The Wilderness Temptation (Part 2 of 2)

The Wilderness Temptation (Part 2 of 2)

by | Oct 18, 2022

 We are looking at Matthew 4:1-11 which informs us of Satan’s effort to tempt the Lord Jesus Christ.   Mark 1:13 tells us that wild animals were present, likely adding to the danger and tension of the situation.  In part 1, we considered The Personal...
The Wilderness Temptation

The Wilderness Temptation

by | Oct 13, 2022

Our Lord opens His diary to inform us in Matthew 4:1-11 of being tempted by Satan.  We have this passage because He wanted us to have it.  “Then (vs. 1).” When? Apparently right after the baptism of chapter 3.  One translation of Mark 1:12 says Jesus was “driven...
Watch Your Motive
 (Matthew 20:1-16)

Watch Your Motive
 (Matthew 20:1-16)

by | Aug 11, 2021

Teasing, alluring and tantalizing is how I would describe our text, Matthew 20:1-16. “Many who are last will be first . . . last ones hired . . .  So the last will be first and the first will be last” (19:30, 20:8 and 20:16 respectively).  Three times we get...
The Best for Last (Matthew 11:4-6
)

The Best for Last (Matthew 11:4-6
)

by | Aug 6, 2021

Guest editorial by Brian Stewart, Action U.S.A Director You are familiar with the phrase “save the best for last.” In any sort of persuasive writing or speech, such as a legal argument, debate, or essay, the best practice is to start with your weakest...
Not The Ultimate

Not The Ultimate

by | May 8, 2021

Death of a Friend   This morning – March 6, 2021 – I opened email and read that a friend has been given only another day or two to live. A few minutes later, I was in Matthew 13.  After Jesus taught in His home town, people questioned His legitimacy, even as they...