What if your success at resisting your next temptation depended on how well you knew the book of Deuteronomy? Studying Luke 4 Jesus quotes three Scriptures corresponding to the three temptations the Devil put before Him. All three quotations come from Deuteronomy. v.4 - Deut. 8:3 v.8 - Deut. 6:13 v.12 - Deut. 6:16 As … Continue reading How Well Do You Know Deuteronomy?
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Pray In This Way
Jesus knew that His followers would need help learning how to pray, so He taught the fundamental principles of prayer in the Sermon on the Mount. Those principles are recorded in the model prayer Jesus said in Matthew 6:8-13. So, what are those principles? The first is that prayer builds relationships. Throughout the model prayer, … Continue reading Pray In This Way
Where Is Your Hope Anchored?
We sing a hymn titled “We Have an Anchor” that focuses on keeping our hope fixed on heaven. Maintaining focus is the key to so much in life, and Jesus in Matthew 6:16-24 gives us three sets of choices that, while they seem separate, help us focus on heaven so we can get there … Continue reading Where Is Your Hope Anchored?
The Sermon on the Mount
The sermon on the mount is the original gospel sermon. In it, Jesus presents the “platform” or “manifesto” of the Kingdom of God and challenges the people of God in every generation to live the countercultural life of a dThe sermon on the mount is the original gospel sermon. In it, Jesus presents the “platform” … Continue reading The Sermon on the Mount
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