2 Peter 3:14-18. We must make sure we do not fall victim to false teachers and false doctrines. Peter warns us, in these verses, that people will twist around the Bible leading to their destruction. The only way to make sure we do not fall victim is to grow in the knowledge of Jesus, by studying, reading and applying the Bible to our lives.

Luke 2:1-20, Matthew 2:1-12. Merry Christmas! Reading of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 23:1-7. The question Are You a Pharisee is one we must ask ourselves often. Without realizing it, we can slip into Phariseeism without realizing it. In these passages, Jesus teaches us what to watch out for so we don’t become like the Pharisees of His time.

Selected verses in Matthew 6. But in Secret, that is how we are to do our spiritual acts, like giving, praying and fasting. Why does Jesus emphasize doing these things in secret, rather than publicly? Because we would end up striving for the approval of men, instead of the reward of God.

Mark 12:41-44. The widow gave it all to the temple treasury. What things are we withholding from God?

Mark 12:13-17. What Does God Require is an age old question that many of us tend to struggle with. After all, there is teachings for and against just about every act in the Bible. Today, we are going to look at a story where the religious leaders tried to trap Jesus in His words. Then look at a few things that, I believe, Gos still requires of you and me today. This will not be an exhaustive list, but one to spur your study.

Haggai 1:2-11. Twice, God warned the people of Jerusalem to Consider Your Ways. the temple of God was in ruins while they were rebuilding their homes and lives ad possessions. Like us today, they were putting things ahead of God. take a few minutes and listen to this episode and see how I believe it applies to us today.

Matthew 13:3-9 and 19-23. In Parables The Sower, Jesus tells the story of a farmer who is planting his seed. He teaches 4 different areas the seeds fell, and what the outcome of those seeds were. I believe each and every one of us falls into one of those types of soil. Which are you?

Matthew 13:31-32. Our faith is like the mustard seed in this parable. We must allow our faith to grow, we must not allow it to be stagnant.

Luke 15:1-7. the Parable of the Lost Sheep challenges us to see others in the same way that God sees them. What I mean is that Jesus is searching for those that are lost, to give them forgiveness of sins and a place in Heaven. Who do you care enough for to tell them about Jesus and the forgiveness only He can offer?