Twice in the New Testament (Matthew 16:1-3 and Luke 12:54-56) Jesus rebuked Pharisees and followers because, despite all their worldly wisdom, they did not know and understand the time and season in which they lived. Jesus was there in flesh before them, yet they did not see Him. I wonder...given all our worldly wisdom today, …
Matthew 24 fascinates me. As the chapter opens, Jesus had just lamented over Jerusalem's propensity to drift away from God, but He left them a hint of encouragement. One day they will welcome Him back. (Matthew 23:37-39) Then, to open chapter 24, Jesus sits with His disciples on the Mount of Olives, overlooking the Kidron …
Continue reading Wars and Rumors of Wars…but Don’t Be Troubled
ONE FOR ISRAEL Ministry And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those who were circumcised took issue with him, saying, 'You went to uncircumcised men and ate with them'" (Acts 11:2-3). Craig Keener, New Testament scholar, points out the incredible irony of this statement on the lips of Yeshua's disciples. A virtually identical statement had …
Continue reading Rescued from Bondage…to Become Pharisaical? No!
Friends, you don't want to be standing on the tracks when the train comes barreling around the bend! There are ways to know a train is coming, and the wise person will get out of the way. When Jesus returns, we (believers) will be rescued from this sin-sick world. But to not know Jesus is …
Looking for the Blessed Hope 