Oct 21 2025
The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ, Part 17 After giving parables about the second coming that instruct believers to be ready, Jesus gave parables about the sower, the seed, the harvest, the mustard seed and leaven. He openly spoke His parables and instructions to the multitudes of people, but the deeper truths and heavenly …
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Oct 13 2025
The Life and ministry of Christ, Part 16 As we have seen, Jesus taught the multitudes in parables. Matthew 13:34 tells us “without a parable He did not speak to them.” About one-third of Jesus’ teaching was in parables. After giving the parable of the sower and the seed, Jesus’ disciples asked, “Why do You …
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Oct 07 2025
The Life and Ministry of Christ, Part 15 Jesus just spoke about not being consumed by life’s cares but instead focusing on God’s kingdom. He emphasized that if we prioritize seeking the kingdom of God, all our needs will be met. At the conclusion of the Lord’s encouragement on the Father’s care and provision, Jesus …
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Oct 01 2025
The Ministry of Christ, Part 14 After Jesus cast the demon out and healed the man that was mute, some of the scribes and Pharisees demanded a sign from Him. A “sign” is an object or action that demonstrates a spiritual reality or special meaning. The Apostle Paul said the “Jews require a sign,” (1 …
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Sep 22 2025
The Life and Ministry of Christ, Part 13 After the miracles of healing the centurion’s servant, raising the widow’s dead son to life and many other miracles in Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, Jesus went to the house of a Pharisee for a meal. While sitting to eat, a woman anointed Jesus’ feet —Luke 7:36-50 This …
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Sep 16 2025
The Life and Ministry of Christ, Part 12 After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus came down from the mountain and great multitudes of people followed Him. Luke 7:1 AMP AFTER JESUS had finished all that He had to say in the hearing of the people [on the mountain], He entered Capernaum. In Capernaum – …
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Sep 08 2025
The Ministry of Christ, Part 11 The Lord is laying before us guidelines for a successful Christian life. As He concludes the sermon, we are challenged to live a dedicated life. The Lord tells us there are two paths in life. Two Ways – Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:13–14 NKJV Enter by the narrow gate; for …
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Sep 02 2025
The Life and Ministry of Christ, Part 10 As the Sermon on the Mount continues, Jesus discusses the believer’s attitude toward wealth, things that we value and their influence over our lives. Our attitude toward wealth and material possessions reveals much about our relationship with God and personal righteousness. Our attitude and perspective is a …
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Aug 26 2025
The Life and Ministry of Christ, Part 9 The Sermon on the Mount opened with the Beatitudes. After the Beatitudes, Jesus told His disciples, “you are salt and light.” The impact of believers living in the world should be noticeable. Since we have this influence, the Lord wants us to live in such a way …
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Aug 18 2025
The Life and Ministry of Christ — Part 8 The Sermon on the Mount was probably delivered on a hill on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee. As was the tradition of a teacher or rabbi, Jesus sat down while the crowd gathered around. Jesus had many disciples beside the twelve who gathered …
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Aug 11 2025
The Ministry of Christ, Part 7 Immediately after Jesus healed the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath, He again faced severe opposition from the Pharisees. They concluded that Jesus was attempting to overthrow the entire Mosaic system and everything they believed, taught and promoted, and as a result He had to be destroyed. …
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Aug 05 2025
The Ministry of Christ, Part 6 The second year of Jesus’ ministry was a year of popularity. When we closed the last session, Jesus had gone to Jerusalem for His second Passover. Man at the Pool of Bethesda Healed — John 5:2-9 Jesus told John the Baptist that one of the proofs of His being …
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Jul 30 2025
The Ministry of Christ, Part 5 When we closed the last session, Jesus had gone to a solitary place to pray. Simon and those with him searched for the Lord and when they found Him, they said, “Everyone is looking for You.” Although the Lord had healed many of various diseases and cast out many …
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Jul 21 2025
The Ministry of Christ, Part 4 We are starting the year of Christ’s popularity. Many phenomenal events occur during this period of His ministry that testify of Christ’s divinity and mission. It is important to note that each of the Gospel writers gave a report of the life of Christ from their own point of …
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Jul 15 2025
The Ministry of Christ, Part 3 We are considering the year of Christ’s introduction. So far Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan River and the Holy Spirit descended upon Him in the form of a dove. After the Holy Spirit came upon Him without measure, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the …
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Jul 07 2025
The Ministry of Christ, Part 2 After leaving John at Bethany beyond the Jordan, Jesus traveled north to Galilee. In Galilee, He appointed His first five disciples. Then Jesus and the five were invited to a wedding feast in Cana of Galilee. Cana of Galilee, which is hometown of Philip and Nathanael (John 21:2), was …
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Jun 30 2025
The Life and Ministry of Christ, Part 1 Everything that we hold and believe as a Christian revolves around the person and work of Jesus Christ. Every promise, hope, and provision offered to believers comes through the person and work of Jesus Christ. His life deserves a close study and careful devotion. Christ’s Birth The …
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Jan 03 2024
With the birth of the Church and the enduement of power by the coming of the Holy Spirit, believers were made to become a living testimony of Jesus Christ. Along with the dynamic change in their nature and character by the fruit of the Spirit, God gave gifts to the church to equip them to …
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Sep 27 2023
Chapter 2 Classification, Appearance Of Angels Scriptures reveal various ranks, functions and organization of angels. The exercise of power or authority differs greatly by their angelic office and mission from God. There are various classes, orders, and appearances of angels. Their position, rank, and standing are determined by God. In Jewish rabbinical literature and in …
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