The Common Sense Gospel

In this episode, Jesus will finish the pronouncement of His eight woes upon the scribes and the Pharisees. They have played the hypocrite, and it is time for the world to know. The chapter concludes with the lament of Jesus, over the city of Jerusalem.

As we continue to read through Matthew 23, we are listening carefully to Jesus as He pronounces eight woes against the scribes and the Pharisees. They are hypocrites, and on this day the Lord will take off their masks and expose them for who they really are. Let's be sure not to make the same mistakes as they did.

In Romans 6:6, Paul says, "Knowing this, that our old man was crucified with Him, that the body of sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves of sin."

There are many places in the New Testament where this idea of the old man and the new man are illustrated. In each of these we see godly instruction given, so that all Christians will know who they ought to be in Christ.

Though the scribes and the Pharisees were publicly revered by the people, they were privately corrupt. As they proved themselves to be masters of appearance before men, they were turning their backs on God and His will for their own lives.

Proverbs 17 is one of Danny's favorite chapters in the book. In this episode, Danny and Robert will discuss the precious gems of truth that are found in Proverbs 17 and how we can use the wisdom of Solomon to better our own lives and the lives of everyone around us.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we have made it to the final discourse of Jesus in the gospel of Matthew. Jesus has told all of Israel the truth about heaven, His Father, and His Father's will for their lives. Now it is time to speak clearly and openly about the Scribes and the Pharisees. This message will push them over the edge, but Jesus will always tell the truth about our condition before God and what we must do about it. We love Him for that.

Today we are blessed to have Buddy Payne returning for another Bible discussion. This time we'll talk about walking in the light and how that can be practically applied in our daily lives.

As Jesus' fourth major discourse comes to a close, Jesus will give us the parable of the unforgiving servant. The point of this parable is to show us that when God forgives us, He fully expects us to be people who forgive. Grace and mercy that is measured by men, is not divine.

Today we have Robert Moore joining us for all that the book of Proverbs has to say about our speech and the use of our tongues. God expects us to be careful with our words and use our tongues to bless those around us. "Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one." Colossians 4:6

In these verses, Jesus continues to explain the value of "little ones" in His kingdom. He will tell His disciples how important they are to God and that we should not despise them. Instead of despising them do this, "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother."