Teachings on The Gospel (Page 2)
“Triumphant Entry” – Luke 19:28-44 (Sunday 3/28/21)
Luke 19:28-44 describes Christs entry into Jerusalem as the Messiah and How Jesus does and uses things we wouldn’t expect, like an unbroken donkey which would have been impossible to ride. Jesus was prepared and is prepared for every situation in your life. The Pharisees however in verse 39 wanted Jesus to rebuke the disciples for worshipping Him, but Jesus said even the stones would cry out if they kept silent. Finally in verse 44 Jesus warns that because they…
“Riches in Christ” – Ephesians 1 (Tuesday 3/2/21)
This chapter shows us what we have with our salvation such as every spiritual blessing (v3), chosen by God before the foundation of the world, holy and without blame (v4), predestined (v5), accepted (v6), bought back (v 7), inheritance (v11), sealed with the Holy Spirit into eternal security (v13), spirit of wisdom (v 17), riches of His glory (v18) to name a few. Our society is plagued with depression, but if a Christian knows what the Bible says about what…
“Miracles are Real” – Mark 3:1-6 (Sunday 2/7/21)
In Mark 3, Jesus enters the synagogue and heals a man with a withered hand on the sabbath.Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or evil? Rule-keepers love rules and don’t like to be challenged. It’s all about keeping laws.Then in Luke 13 Jesus went to the synagogue to teach and he wanted to reveal himself. There was a woman suffering from a spiritual infirmity for 18 years and Jesus called her to Himself and said “You are…
“2020 is Drawing to a Close” (Tuesday 12/22/20)
God is sending us into the world as ambassadors for Christ [2 Cor 5:20]. (Ambassadors means resident representative of a sovereign (king) appointed for a temporary, special assignment.) He is pleading through us to a dark, lost world. Go into all the world and preach the gospel [Mark16:15]. Looking back on 2020, with the pandemic–sickness, death, family gatherings cancelled or reduced, socially distanced at church–the divisions have been terrible. As ambassadors of the world, are you reflecting the Light, sharing…
“Stay In The Race And Keep Running” – Hebrews 12 (Tuesday 12/12/20)
WARNING! WARNING! This chapter is a warning to us, do not become tired, worn or bitter. Keep pressing on, an athlete does not spend a lifetime training for their big race only to give up and stop running just short of the finish line. So it is in our lives, we cannot leave Jesus and try to return to life without Him. If we try to we find there is nothing there for us.
“Jesus and the Temple” – Hebrews 9 (Tuesday 11/17/20)
Hebrews chapter 9 explains that Jesus is represented by symbolism in the temple. First there is the acacia wood which represents humanity. The wood is wrapped in gold which represents deity of Christ. The showbread represents that Jesus is the bread of life. The candle represents that Jesus is the light of the world and there are seven candles because Jesus is perfect. The incense burner represents the prayers of the saints and Jesus offers up intercession for the saints,…
“ABCs of the Faith” – Hebrews 6, Part 1 (Tuesday 10/13/20)
Hebrews 6:1-3 is reminding the Jewish followers to move past the ABC’s of the Faith. The Jews wanted to remain in Judaism which was like a picture of Christ. The Jews wanted to stay with the picture (the Jewish faith) instead of grasping the actual real relationship with Christ. Paul reminds them to move on past repentance and faith, baptisms, laying on of hands and resurrection from the dead. These are explained: Baptism is the cleansing of your heart not…
“Jesus Is Better Than Any Other High Priest” – Hebrews 5 (Tuesday 10/6/20)
Jesus is our High Priest, there have been many high priest throughout history, but Jesus is better. Unlike all who came before Him or after Him, Jesus stands alone as the only high priest who remains a priest forever. Find out how His uniqueness in this position of High Priest guarantees the salvation of those who believe in Him forever,
Hebrews 4, Part 2 (Tuesday 9/22/20)
The Tabernacle was preached to the Israelites and was a picture of the gospel. The Israelites bring their sacrifice to the bronze alter, which was made of acacia wood (represents humanity)and wrapped in bronze (represents judgment and salvation), to the courtyard of the tabernacle . It is here where the Israelites believed in faith to sacrifice the animal for the sins of the people. God wanted to dwell with His people but there needs to be a payment for sin.…
Hebrews 2, part 1 (Tuesday 8/25/20)
Hebrews Chapter 2:1-4 Know the truth in Christ. If you have gifts of the Holy Spirit, you are able to love all people. Pay attention to God’s Word; obey. Do you pay close attention to your salvation? The whole bible is about the gospel. Jews were missing the mark. They wanted Jesus plus works–following temple practices. Jesus finished it. Christians can’t escape unrepentant sin. The gift is the work of Christ through you as a witness. Take your gifts and…
“Jesus is Better” – Introduction to Hebrews (Tuesday 8/4/20)
Do good people go to heaven? Who sets the standard of “good” and can you measure up to it? The answer is no one is good, no one lives up to the standard of good. This is why we need a better way, better than than the angels, better than Moses, better than Aaron, better than the Law. We need Jesus.