December, 2008

Living Sacrifice, Finding Your Gift, Rom 12:3-8 – Berry Kercheville

Matthew 20:1-16

Keep in mind our comments in the previous article. This parable is directly connected to the previous incident with the rich young ruler. The ruler had asked what good thing he could do to have eternal life. He clearly saw…

Matthew 20:1-16 #1

Matthew 20:1-16 #1
In this article, I want to begin by challenging you to see some of the details of this wonderful parable, the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard.
Notice the last verse of chapter 19:…

Matthew 19:25-30

Matthew 19:25-30
After Jesus’ comments about the difficulty of a rich man entering the kingdom, the apostles were astonished and said, “Who then can be saved?” Their astonishment primarily comes from the typical belief of their day that God…

Matthew 19:16-26 #6

Matthew 19:16-26 #6
In explaining the difficulty of a rich man entering heaven, Jesus uses a hyperbole (an exaggeration for effect): “it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle…” Hyperbole’s, along with other…

The New Jerusalem, Revelation 21 & 22 – Berry Kercheville

Heaven, Revelation 21 & 22 Overview – Berry Kercheville

Matthew 19:16-26 #5

Matthew 19:16-26 #5
“Only with difficulty will a rich man enter the kingdom of heaven.” Is that a shock to you? It was a shock to the apostles. The apostles had the typical understanding of the day concerning wealth.…

Matthew 19:16-26 #4

Matthew 19:16-26 #4
When the ruler asked Jesus what he lacked to have eternal life, Jesus commanded him to sell all he had, give to the poor, and come and follow Him. If he did these things, he would…

Matthew 19:16-22 #3

Matthew 19:16-22 #3
After Jesus listed some of the commandments, the ruler replied, “All these things I have kept from my youth.” Please excuse me when I doubt the truthfulness of this man’s reply. It is not that I…

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