In Jn 13:17 Jesus said, “If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.” “These things” that he wanted them to know are found in the context. The context is Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, among whom was Judas Iscariot, Jn 13:2, 10-11, 21. He...
In Prov 22:1, Solomon said, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.” He’s saying that sometimes you have to choose between a good name and a great fortune. For example, Judas Iscariot chose to have great riches,...
In the Bible, the word “commit” is used in two principle ways. It either means to do or perpetrate something, like commit adultery, commit iniquity, commit sin, or it means to give in trust, to put into the hands or power of another. This is the way it is first...
In Ezek 5, Ezekiel was instructed to shave off his hair and beard as a sign to Jerusalem. This sign showed the men of Judah the thoroughness with which the Lord intended to destroy those who refused to do his statutes and judgments. The sign of Ezekiel’s hair – Ezekiel...
This verse almost seems out of place in consideration of the 57 preceding verses.● The chapter begins with what we find to be the most definitive summarization of the gospel:○ vs.3-4 Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, he was buried, and he rose again the third day...
Pastor John Robinson preached from Prov 2:!-5 on how to find the will of God. This is more of a pattern than it is a process. Starts with a desire – Prov 2:1 – what do you want? We should pray for our children and grandchildren that God will put...
The WE in our text should be applied LITERALLY.● The need for SOUND Bible teaching is critical-○ The BIBLICAL approach to searching and studying and understanding the scripture IS TO RIGHTLY DIVIDE the word of truth…● All the Bible is written FOR us, but not all of the Bible is...
Pastor John Robinson preached from Titus 1:5 on things that are wanting or lacking in churches toward missions. Ecc 1:15 says, “that which is wanting cannot be numbered.” There is no want of lost souls and needy people, and there is no want of technology, transportation, communication, or money to...
Pastor John Robinson preached on backsliding from Jn 6:66. After a good introduction on this passage, Pastor Robinson showed us that backsliding is the result of three things. Backsliding is the result of: Confusion – Jn 6:41-43 – the disciples who went back were confused about Jesus being bread from...
In Ezekiel 4, Ezekiel gives two signs to Israel and Judah about the coming sieges of both countries and the consequent famines. The sign of the siege – Ezek 4:1-8 – Ezekiel is instructed to portray Jerusalem on a tile. This would have been a clay tile, upon which he...
