From the very beginning of Jesus’ ministry, the rulers of the day had serious issues with Him. Of course, from John the Baptist, we know it wasn’t Jesus who had the problem, it was the rulers themselves.
Posts Tagged: Pharisees
Revelation 19:16 – King of Kings
The conclusion of history as we know it on this earth is rapidly approaching. God has foretold this end for thousands of years, yet few understand or anticipate it.
Romans 4:16 – It Depends On Faith
Some years ago I was interacting with a younger man who had read the Bible a number of times but had never really absorbed it to make God’s Word part of his life. Michael had been in and out of prison and was, alternately, either a help or a hindrance to his older, feeble mother. …
Acts 23:12 – Made A Plot
The Apostle Paul had his share of hostility directed at him. Wherever he went preaching the Word of God and proclaiming Jesus Christ as Lord, there were inevitably some (or many!) who took offense at what he said. Paul was the poster boy for what Jesus declared about Himself and the Gospel in Luke 12:51:…
Acts 15:20 – Abstinence Instructions
God long ago said that His intention was to redeem all of mankind to Him and that He would use the Jews to eventually do this. When God began working through the evangelistic efforts of the apostles, it seems like it took them by surprise. Apparently, they had forgotten what God had said in this…
John 12:43 – The Glory From Man
Salvation is simple. It requires nothing on our part other than belief. We don’t have to clean ourselves up in any way. Jesus says, “Come as you are.” We can be broken and destitute, or we can be at the top of our game; it doesn’t matter. As long as our hearts are gripped by…