Helplessly Poor
Matthew 5:3 reads, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” There are two important words in that passage: blessed and poor. The word “blessed” (makarios) literally means More →
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Level at the Cross
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“For the kingdom of heaven is like …” begins the parable of Matthew 20:1-16. Verse 16 is key to understanding the parable: “the last will be first, and the first last.” God is debtor to no man—some who start later do more More →
Understand the Sabbath
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“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” (Exodus 20:8) Other principles of gathering and ministering together as believers exist but Matthew 12:1-21 deals specifically with the Sabbath. This is a subject where many opinions More →
The Right Stuff
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We all must deal with problems: how we handle them affects how we survive them. “Why?” is the natural question. The first chapter of 2 Thessalonians gives insight for dealing with problems. The apostle Paul provides a prescription … More →