Why?

“Have I sinned?  What have I done to You, O Watcher of men?  Why have You set me as Your target, so that I am a burden to You?  And why do You not pardon my transgression . . .?”  Job 7:20-21  ISR What have I done – The tower fell.  Eighteen died.  Did they…

The Runaway

Now flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.   2 Timothy 2:22  NASB Flee – When to run, when to stand and fight?  That’s a moral question most of us will face at one time or another.  Paul instructs Timothy that…

Who Loses?

“Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and will be given to a nation which produces its fruit.”  Matthew 21:43  (R. T. France) Nation – One of the key verses for those who believe that Israel has been supplanted by the Church is here at the end…

Chasing Shadows

For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order:  If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.  2 Thessalonians 3:10  NASB Will not work – There is a South African colloquialism describing men who would rather sit than work.  It’s called “chasing shadows.”  These men sit against the side…

Action and Attitude

“But I say to you . . .”  Matthew 5:22, 28, 34, 39, 44  NASB But I say to you – We can add a contemporary version of Yeshua’s famous introduction.  “You have heard it said that Judaism is focused on works instead of the right heart attitude, but I say to you that the…

Headline News

“I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom; preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.”  2 Timothy 4:1-2  NASB Preach the word…

Content and Context

“I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom; preach the word, be ready in season and out of season, reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.”  2 Timothy 4:1-2  NASB Solemnly charge you…