January, 2009
Matthew 21:23-27
Matthew 21:23-27
The final week of Jesus’ life on earth prior to His crucifixion was filled with one confrontation after another with the Jewish leaders. In this text, the chief priests and elders – leaders of the Sadducees –…
January 9, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 21:18-22
Matthew 21:18-22
The story of Jesus cursing the fruitless fig tree has often confused Bible students. The key to understanding the story is knowing the nature of fig trees. Fig trees put on fruit first, then their leaves. A…
January 8, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 21:14-17
Matthew 21:14-17
After Jesus cleansed the temple of money-changers and those who were selling animals for sacrifice, the blind and lame came to Him and He healed them. Just think of what an extraordinary day this was in the…
January 7, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 21:12-13
Matthew 21:12-13
Matthew gives a brief account of Jesus cleansing the temple while the other gospels are more detailed. This is apparently the second time Jesus cleansed the temple, the first being at the beginning of His ministry (John…
January 6, 2009|A Moment with the Bible