Category Archives: Commentary

Seeing Evil, Hearing Evil

Posted on November 23, 2020 by

Christians should be keenly aware of the evil one, and all his machinations. Learn from his subtle goading of Jesus in the wilderness with half truths. Study his word games with Eve. Examine the utter ruination of a disciple who … Continue reading →

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Entrance Requirements—Psalm 15

Posted on September 25, 2020 by

O Lord, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, and speaks truth in his heart. Psalm 15:1-2 The word for abide means “sojourn.” On a journey in David’s day you would set … Continue reading →

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Ready or Not

Posted on August 13, 2020 by

1 Now as to the times and the epochs, brethren, you have no need of anything to be written to you. 2 For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord will come just like a thief … Continue reading →

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Dad, the Family Pastor

Posted on August 8, 2020 by

Now this is the commandment, the statutes and the judgments which the Lord your God has commanded me to teach you, that you might do them in the land where you are going over to possess it, so that you and … Continue reading →

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Just Say the Word

Posted on May 15, 2020 by

Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just … Continue reading →

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Cutting Room Floor

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

It should not take the threat of war or act of terrorism or pandemic to put us in a mindset to yearn for the “power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” We should always be looking up and longing … Continue reading →

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On Draining the Treasury

Posted on February 18, 2020 by

And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount … Continue reading →

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True Magnaminity

Posted on February 15, 2020 by

“Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, who devour widows’ houses, and for appearance’s sake offer long … Continue reading →

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The Light of the World

Posted on December 15, 2019 by

There was nothing more exciting at Christmas–besides the gifts–than putting up the Christmas lights on the eves of the house. My dad had a system and used the same lights each year. It was magical to see these lights through … Continue reading →

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Next Question?

Posted on November 22, 2019 by

Some Pharisees came up to Jesus, testing Him, and began to question Him whether it was lawful for a man to divorce a wife. And He answered and said to them, “What did Moses command you?” They said, “Moses permitted a man to write a certificate of divorce and send her away.” But … Continue reading →

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