October, 2008
Matthew 18:7-9
“Offenses,” as the NKJV translates, are ways in which one person causes another to sin. As we have noted, this can be done either by encouraging a person to sin or by discouraging a person from doing what is right.…
October 31, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 18:7-9
Matthew 18:7-9
“Offenses,” as the NKJV translates, are ways in which one person causes another to sin. As we have noted, this can be done either by encouraging a person to sin or by discouraging a person from doing what is…
October 31, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 18:7-9
“Offenses,” as the NKJV translates, are ways in which one person causes another to sin. As we have noted, this can be done either by encouraging a person to sin or by discouraging a person from doing what is right.…
October 31, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 18:1-6
The disciples consistently had problems understanding how the nature of the kingdom of heaven would be different from a typical earthly kingdom. Later, they will argue among themselves as to which of them would be the greatest in the kingdom.…
October 30, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 17:22-27
There are two notable incidents in this section. In the first, Jesus announces for the second time to the disciples about His upcoming death and resurrection. We already know that they did not comprehend the prediction of His resurrection. Even…
October 29, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 17:14-20
A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 17:14-20
Mark’s account gives far more details concerning this incident with the man’s demon-possessed son (Mark 9:14-29). While Jesus had been on the mountain with Peter, James, and John, the rest of the apostles had gotten…
October 28, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 17:9-13
Matthew 17:9-13
As Jesus descended the mountain following His transfiguration, He strictly warned the apostles to keep quiet about the incident until after He had risen from the dead. His resurrection would be the ultimate proof and foundation for all His…
October 23, 2008|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 17:1-6
Matthew 17:1-6
The transfiguration of Jesus on the mountain was a unique experience in the life of Jesus and noteworthy both for the sake of the apostles and as further proof for us of His deity. Jesus took on a form…
October 22, 2008|A Moment with the Bible