Matthew 22:15-40 How They Might Entangle Him
In a prior lesson, we saw that the Pharisees questioned Jesus’ authority for clearing out the Temple in Matt 21. In response to their question, he trapped them by asking a question regarding John’s baptism that they refused to answer for fear of incrimination. While he had their audience he preached several parables against them. […]
Matthew 6:24-34 You can’t serve two Masters
Matt 6:24-34 You can’t serve two Masters CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO These are primarily instructions to Jews because they were overly concerned with the temporal things of life – food, drink and clothing. These were things that the Gentiles were worried about. Jesus wanted them to seek the kingdom of God (first mention) and his righteousness, […]
Genesis 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate
Genesis 13:1-18 Abram and Lot Separate CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this chapter, Abram and Lot returned to Canaan, after sojourning during the famine down in Egypt. They ended up back at the place where they first settled (1-4). But they were much wealthier than when they had departed to escape the drought. The […]