After being moved to compassion by the scene of the weary and scattered multitudes, Jesus said, “The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest” (9:37-38). It is then that Jesus chose twelve from among His disciples to be His …
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Following the prophesied events of His triumphal entry (v. 28-40), as Jesus was nearing the city of Jerusalem, the sight struck Him with great emotion. Only in this place, and at the occasion of Lazarus’ death (cf. John 11:35), is Jesus described as having wept. The view of the city dedicated to God, and its …
Continue reading Luke 19:41-44 After Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem (cf. 11:1-11), and His display of righteous indignation in purging the temple of buyers and sellers (cf. 11:15-19), “the scribes and chief priests heard it and sought how they might destroy Him” (v. 18). As per usual, they sought to trap and discredit Him with a question asked in …
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“And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence” (Colossians 1:18). As the agent of creation, Christ has the preeminence in the universe (v. 15-17). As the head of the body, Christ has the preeminence in …
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The modern way the majority approaches God is baffling. The relaxed consideration of the Creator brings Him down from His lofty throne to dwell among the common and mundane of this life. God is no more than a friend to most. He is not considered with the reverence which is due His holy name. Jesus …
Continue reading Approaching Mount Zion with Reverence Jesus journeyed from Israelite territory into Gentile territory. Mark’s account notes this decision was one made for the purpose of concealment, possibly from His enemies (cf. Mark 7:24). Despite the efforts to remain hidden, “a woman of Canaan,” who was in utter distress, found Him. This, along with the following scene, speaks of the woman’s …
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On Thursday, December 15, Craig Sager passed away at the age of 65. The sideline sports reporter was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2014. Of his more than 40-year illustrious career, over half was spent at Turner Sports reporting on the sidelines of NBA basketball games. It was no difficult task to spot him …
Continue reading Notable News: The Passing of Craig Sager The reality of chapter 13 that would be the persecution and hardship of the saints was a sinister picture. The revelation left at this juncture would prove most devastating and depressing. Yet, John looked and beheld a most wonderful sight. John looked and saw “a Lamb,” which is the Christ, standing upon “Mount Zion,” the …
Continue reading Revelation 14:1-5 Jude wrote his epistle to exhort the brethren to “contend earnestly for the faith” (v. 3). False teachers had crept in, and they were wreaking havoc on the church. False doctrine is extremely destructive, and must not be tolerated. While it seems there is an air of confidence for the brethren in Jude’s epistle, there …
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The liberal agenda present in this country which seeks to diminish the positive outlook on faith has proved successful to a great degree. Men and women of all ages continue to subscribe to the notion that “faith” is a word which connotes ignorance, folly, gullibility, irrationality, blindness, immaturity, and primitivism; that those who proudly uphold …
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