January, 2009
Matthew 22:15-22
Matthew 22:15-22
In the final week prior to Jesus’ death, one group of Jews after another challenged Him in order to somehow discredit Him before the people. But each time, Jesus left them marveling at His knowledge and understanding of the…
January 26, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 22:1-14 #2
Matthew 22:1-14 #2
The parable of the wedding feast revealed to the Jews their ultimate destruction and fall of their nation because of their disrespect and disregard of God’s wonderful invitation to the marriage of His Son. In the last half…
January 23, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 22:1-14 #1
Matthew 22:1-14 #1
After the confrontation with the chief priests and elders, Jesus taught one parable after another that indicted the Jewish leaders and the nation as a whole for their disobedience and rebellion. Each parable presented the Lord’s goodness but…
January 22, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 21:33-46
Matthew 21:33-46
The chief priests and elders had challenged Jesus, but Jesus used the occasion to expose their rebellious heart. In this text, Jesus uses a parable that specifically identifies Israel’s history as a nation. The Lord, as the “master of…
January 20, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 21:28-32
Matthew 21:28-32
The chief priests and elders had initiated a challenge to Jesus concerning the origin of His authority. After exposing their dishonesty, Jesus challenged their rebellious attitude by a simple parable. A man had two sons and gave them both…
January 19, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 21:23-27 #2
Matthew 21:23-27 #2
Notice the question of the chief priests and elders: “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” We rightly criticize the first century Jewish leaders for their refusal to accept Jesus as…
January 15, 2009|A Moment with the Bible