Part 2 of a study of Jesus' response to the accusations made against His disciples in the grain field one Sabbath. This lesson is primarily applications from the textual study…
Jesus' disciples were accused of violating the Sabbath in the grain field. Speaking to some of the same people who were in Matthew's house (Matthew 9), Jesus returns to Hosea's…
The first time that Jesus cited Hosea's words was in the home of Matthew, when He was criticized for eating with sinners. How do Hosea's words apply then and now?…
Two times, Jesus quoted Hosea 6:6. To understand His point, we need to understand Hosea's point. The better we understand the people to whom Hosea spoke, the better equipped we…
Read Luke 4:13 and notice that Satan was not finished tempting Jesus. He waited until "an opportune time."
Satan was as interested in Jesus' life as the Father was, though at times his work was less obvious. In this case, Satan made his presence and interest obvious. By the responses of Jesus, we learn several lessons about Satan, sin, and our struggle against them.
One man found something he wasn't looking for. One man found more than he was looking for. Jesus shows that this is like the kingdom of heaven.
What was Jesus planning to build when He said I will build My church? We can find out by examining His preaching.
"O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will." Mt. 26:39 Jesus drank the cup without sin, and then overcame the cup and every enemy who poured the cup.
What is your “cup” today---trials, temptations? Whose will was done?
1 Cor. 10:13 God promises to provide a way to escape from sin but not from facing temptation. So, when we face temptation, how do we escape it?