Understanding some currency of Jesus’ day “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.” Luke 21:3 The Bible talks a lot about money – hundreds and hundreds of verses in fact. One could easily conclude, then, that God
Read more →What Jewish men wore and why Everything they do is done for people to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels on their garments long. Matthew 23:5 Let’s stay in this same passage as yesterday where Jesus was scolding the Pharisees and teachers of the
Read more →What was the purpose of the Seat of Moses? Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.” Matthew 23:1-2 Jews gathered in the synagogue or house of assembly, where the people met for
Read more →Who were the Sadducees and Pharisees? “Be careful,” Jesus said to them (the disciples). “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Matthew 16:6 Jesus spoke against two groups of people primarily mentioned together in Matthew 16. They were two religious parties that
Read more →How further study deepens understanding If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. Luke 17:6 Today’s topic may be somewhat familiar to you, but I want
Read more →A statement by Jesus that seems a bit strange Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. Matthew 7:6 In the first part of
Read more →A closer look at the literal family of Christ Someone told him (Jesus), “Your mother and brothers are standing outside, wanting to speak to you.” Matthew 12:47 Let’s begin with an obvious statement: Joseph was not Jesus’ father. Matthew Chapter 1 tells us the genealogy of Jesus
Read more →Why did the Magi bring their particular gifts? On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2:11 The Magi
Read more →Interesting places in the Holy City On that day, when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an immovable rock for all the nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves. Zechariah 12:3 I have had the privilege
Read more →What is the meaning of this story? As one of them was cutting down a tree, the iron axhead fell into the water. “Oh no, my lord!” he cried out. “It was borrowed!” 2 Kings 6:5 During the days of Elijah and Elisha, the Hebrew prophets lived
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