Matthew 3:7-12 - Do not be one of them

 

There are many protests these days.  Protesting is trending. 

Most are not worthy protests.

 

“Is it ever right for a Christian to protest?” 

Christians are to submit to government, but does the...

Matthew 3:7-12 – Do not be one of them   There are many protests these days.  Protesting is trending.  Most are not worthy protests.   “Is it ever right for a Christian to protest?”  Christians are to submit to government, but does the Bible also sanction protest? Answer the question by asking another. In Acts...

Matthew 3:1-6 – Voice in the wilderness

Alaska dialed up some beautiful weather yesterday. 

My family and I were driving back from on Seward Highway and were suddenly brought to a standstill.

Five cars back from several rescue vehicles and...

Matthew 3:1-6 – Voice in the wilderness Alaska dialed up some beautiful weather yesterday.  My family and I were driving back from on Seward Highway and were suddenly brought to a standstill. Five cars back from several rescue vehicles and first-responders. Eventually, I walked up to ask whether everyone was okay.   A cameraman from...

Pt. 1

1. Conspiracy

2. Coercion

Pt. 2

3. Carnage (vv. 16-18)

This brings us to the third form/stage of persecution. 

The progression moves from secrecy to threats to physically killing people! 

Verse 16 shows Herod coming clear that the wise...

Pt. 1 1. Conspiracy 2. Coercion Pt. 2 3. Carnage (vv. 16-18) This brings us to the third form/stage of persecution.  The progression moves from secrecy to threats to physically killing people!  Verse 16 shows Herod coming clear that the wise men (from his perspective) have double-crossed him.  Within a single day, they reversed loyalties,...

Matthew 2:13-23 We Need a King:  Christian Persecution  

“When is it Christian Persecution?” 

“If it is, then, what stage of Christian persecution are we in?” 

“What color is our fire danger: green, blue, yellow, orange, or red?” 

You probably are...

Matthew 2:13-23 We Need a King:  Christian Persecution   “When is it Christian Persecution?”  “If it is, then, what stage of Christian persecution are we in?”  “What color is our fire danger: green, blue, yellow, orange, or red?”  You probably are asking this question in light of the times.  We feel pressure from our society....

Matthew 2:7-12 Worship: Giving not Receiving

One of the key questions in our current culture – “Is church attendance essential?” 

The short answer - the Bible says it is.

Commanded to gather, to “assemble” – “not forsaking the assembly” – not...

Matthew 2:7-12 Worship: Giving not Receiving One of the key questions in our current culture – “Is church attendance essential?”  The short answer – the Bible says it is. Commanded to gather, to “assemble” – “not forsaking the assembly” – not gathering is disobedience. ESV  Hebrews 10:25 anot neglecting to meet together, as is the...