“And When You Pray” (3) Matthew 6:5-15 Introduction: Hosea 6:6, “I desire steadfast love, not sacrifice; the knowledge of God rather than burnt offering.” If I understand the scriptures correctly, there are two foundational, primary principles that ought to guide all else we do in life: deepening our the knowledge of God and deepening our … Matthew 6:5-15 Devoted to Prayer (3) Personal Needs Read More »
Zeal for Your House Has Consumed Me John 2:13-22 Introduction: There are a few things we must keep in mind as we approach John’s record of Jesus cleansing the temple. John connects the incident with the Passover. Throughout John’s gospel, when John identifies a festival of the Jews his intent is for us to see … John 2:13-22 Zeal for Your House Read More »
“And When You Pray…” Matthew 6:5-15 Introduction: When we stop and give serious contemplation to worship, it should scare us. Ecclesiastes 5:1, “Keep your foot when you go to the house of God; for to draw nigh to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they do not know that they … Matthew 6:5-15 Devoted to Prayer: the Father’s Concerns, pt 2 Read More »