Jesus said that His coming will be like a thief in the night. But will He catch Christians off guard?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 24:43
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In today’s reading, Jesus told His closest followers two things they could do that could disqualify them from being ready at His return.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51
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Jesus’ declaration that He would send prophets and wise men reveals something special regarding what He believed about Himself.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 23:34-39
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The heart of the problem with the scribes and Pharisees was their hearts, which David discusses today. While he does, he mispronounces the word “minutiae”! (correct pronunciation: mih-noo-shee-uh)
Todays Scripture: Matthew 23:24-33
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If you begin to teach any specific standard of holiness, you will inevitably be criticized by someone who will say, “But all sin is the same in God’s eyes!” How should you respond?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 23:23
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As a child, did you ever cross your fingers behind your back as you were telling a lie? Tragically, the scribes and Pharisees essentially continued that practice as adults. David explains how.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 23:16-23
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Jesus denounced the scribes and Pharisees for “devouring widows’ houses.” What did He mean?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 23:13-16
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Although many today clamor for forbidden titles such as apostle, prophet or bishop, there is a higher title that is perfectly lawful and that reminds us of the great price that was paid for us to use it. What is that title?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 23:12-13
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Jesus condemned the scribes and Pharisees for loving their respectful titles, such as of Rabbi. He told His followers to avoid titles such as Teacher, Leader and Father, and for good reason. So how does Jesus feel about other titles, such as Pastor and Apostle?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 23:8-12
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Jesus denounced the Pharisees for broadening their phylacteries and lengthening their tassels to make others think they were extremely spiritual. How can we examine ourselves honestly to be sure that we are not like them, as revealed in things we do to mislead others about our spirituality?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 23:5-8
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