When last we left the Hebrew people, they were enjoying 100 years of independence from any Gentile nation as the Hasmonean Dynasty. Why only 100 years? Where was God all this time? Today, we conclude the story with various people — both men and women — vying for power, and not caring who they crush […]
Between Malachi and Matthew: Greedy, Obsessed People, Far from God, Vie for Power Read More »
Malachi is the last of God’s prophets in the Old Testament. He’s one of the “minor” prophets, only because his book is so short — just 4 chapters. Nevertheless, in these 4 chapters, God tells the Jews, and us, how He expects us to worship Him. He calls out the hypocrites. Are you ready for
Malachi 1: How do you Worship God? With the Heart of a Hypocrite? Read More »
As I dive deeper into Jesus’ last week on earth, I can’t help but notice the similarities between the religious leaders back then and who we have now. Today’s “woke” pastors are threatened by the Gospel Truth and they refuse to preach it. They fear that people will leave their churches. People need to hear the truth as Jesus tells it. Seek the truth…
Mark 12: Religious Rulers Challenge Jesus and See Him as a Threat Read More »
Miracle after miracle, healing after healing and both the Pharisees and the disciples didn’t get Jesus. The Pharisees wanted a sign and the disciples worried about their next meal. Yet, they couldn’t see JESUS and what it was all about. Seek the truth…
Mark 8:1-21: Do You Need a Sign from God? Maybe He Delivered One Already! Read More »
Jesus couldn’t care less about rituals, ceremonies and traditions! In today’s passage, Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees. As a result, He calls them out as hypocrites. What’s this all about? Seek the truth…
Mark 7:1-23: According to Jesus, It’s Your Heart that Needs to be Clean Read More »
What is the unforgivable sin? Why is it hopeless? Seek the truth…
Mark 3: Why is Blaspheming the Holy Spirit, the Worst, Unpardonable Sin? Read More »
When the Pharisees confronted Jesus about not obeying the man-made religious laws, Jesus turns their world upside down! Seek the truth…
Mark 2:18-28: The Pharisees had a Meltdown when Jesus Turned their World Upside Down Read More »
The similarity between the Pharisees of Jesus’ time to Roman Catholic priests is uncanny. Seek the truth….
Matthew 23: What Jesus Tells the Pharisees can be Applied to Priests Today! Read More »
Religious rites, rituals, rules and traditions don’t get you saved! Seek the truth….
Matthew 15: Are Your Religious Ways Violating Direct Commandments from God? Read More »
As Jesus works His way to the cross, He confronts questions by the religious leaders of His day who resemble the religious leaders of the Catholic Church! Seek the truth….
Amazing Similarities Between the Pharisees and the Roman Catholic Leaders Read More »
If you’re trying to walk with God — to live in His Kingdom — hypocrisy, greed and worry take you in the wrong direction. Seek the truth…
Hypocrisy, Greed and Worry: 3 Major Pitfalls in Your Walk with God Read More »
Seek the light of Jesus…Turn from the darkness of this world… seek the truth…
Is What Your Eyes See Light or Darkness? Remember, Jesus is the Light! Read More »
Holy Week or Passion Week started with Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. Here are all of my Holy Week podcasts… Palm Sunday Jesus is Hail as King! Then Jesus Curses a Fig Tree Later, Jesus got angry and cleared the temple Jesus tells the Pharisees what he thinks of them… Jesus Prays
Holy Week starts in Triumph and Finishes in Triumph (Podcasts) Read More »
From Jesus’ triumphal entry (Palm Sunday) till the Last Supper (Holy or Maundy Thursday), Jesus had a few days to teach in Jerusalem. The disciples, of course, followed Him everywhere as did crowds of citizens. The people considered Him a prophet and a rabbi (teacher), but the leaders of the Jewish Temple – the Pharisees and the chief priests were concerned that Jesus was a false teacher.
Beware! Woes and Warnings from Jesus: A Walk Through Holy Week Read More »
