February, 2009
Matthew 23: 16-22
Under the Law of Moses oaths and vows were common. God actually delighted in His people making vows, dedicating themselves or that which they owned to the service of the Lord. But these vows were also extremely serious to the…
February 26, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 23:13, 15
Matthew 23:13, 15
With verse 13, Jesus begins a series of seven “woes” against the scribes and Pharisees. The word “woe” was used extensively in the Old Testament prophets (61 times). The word was used primarily to pronounce judgment…
February 24, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 23:5-12
Matthew 23:5-12
Barclay’s commentary tells us that phylacteries were little leather boxes worn on the wrist and on the forehead at the time of prayer. Inside was a parchment roll with scripture written on it. The practice developed from…
February 20, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 23:1-4
Matthew 23:1-4
This chapter contains one of the most scathing rebukes Jesus gave to any group. It is significant to point out that such a rebuke would be called judgmental and considered to be out of step with a…
February 18, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 22:41-46
Matthew 22:41-46
In the last week prior to His death, Jesus answered every question the Jews threw at Him. Repeatedly they tested Him and tried to catch Him in His words, but to no avail. Now it was Jesus’…
February 13, 2009|A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 22:34-40
Matthew 22:34-40
One by one various groups of the Jews confronted Jesus in an attempt to trip Him up in the presence of the people in order to discredit Him. Once the Pharisees saw that He had silenced the…
February 11, 2009|A Moment with the Bible