Jesus Before Pilate, Lk 23:1-26
The multitude brought Jesus before Pilate. The scene is in Jn 18:28. They are outside the judgment hall, because of Passover. Pilate is in the judgment hall. Such legalists straining at gnats; they’re fixing to lie and condemn the just, Prov 17:15. Pilate comes out to commune with them and goes in to commune with Jesus. Their […]
Dwell in God – April 19, 2026
Dwell in God Dwell in God. 1 Jn 4:15 Whosever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. Dwelling is a residence of some continuance. Dwell, in this case, means to reside in him for life. He is now your permanent dwelling. He’s the person, not the place. So, no matter […]
The Flesh and Spirit are Contrary – April 19, 2026
The Flesh and Spirit are Contrary The flesh and Spirit are contrary to one another. In Gal 5:16-17, Paul was not just talking about the flesh. Eph 5:29 For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church. Our flesh needs proper nutrition, exercise, hygiene, and rest, which […]
Sins Against the Holy Ghost Eph. 4:30 – April 17, 2026
Sins Against the Holy Ghost Eph. 4:30 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO After you are saved, you need to be especially careful not to sin against the Holy Ghost. You sin against the Holy Ghost when you: Grieve him – Eph 4:30 – you grieve the Holy Ghost by disobeying him [Heb 13:17]. He has sealed you and he is […]
Saved in Childbearing 1 Tim. 2:15 – April 16, 2026
Saved in Childbearing 1 Tim. 2:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In 1 Tim 2:15, Paul says that a wife shall be saved in childbearing, if she and her husband continue in four spiritual things. To understand this verse we must realize that Paul is not talking about being saved from hell, but rather being saved […]
Blessed Is The Forgiven Man – April 15, 2026
Blessed Is The Forgiven Man Whose transgression is forgiven, Ps 32:1-2. Forgiveness is based on the propitiation of Christ and it is guaranteed when we confess our sins to him, 1 Jn 1:9, 2:2. See Rom 4:6-8. What a blessing to have been forgiven from all that sin before. When your heart and mind reflect on your past, remember […]
The Lord Was With Him Gen. 39:3 – April 15, 2026
The Lord Was With Him Gen. 39:3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible you find the expression, the Lord was with him, in conjunction with several notable men. We are going to study these men to see why the Lord was with them and how the Lord being with them affected their work. The […]
You’re Making Yourself Sicker Prov. 18:14 – April 14, 2026
You’re Making Yourself Sicker Prov. 18:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 18:14 says, “The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?” According to this verse, your spirit affects your health. Your spirit will sustain your infirmity unless it’s wounded. If you are wounding your spirit, you’re making […]
Our Guide Even Unto Death Ps 48:14 – April 13, 2026
Our Guide Even Unto Death Ps 48:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Death is inevitable. It came as a consequence of Adam’s sin and has been passed down to all of us. None can escape it. And death won’t be destroyed until after the millennial reign of Jesus Christ. 1 Cor 15:25-26, “For he must reign, […]
The Trial of Jesus, Lk 22:63-71
The trial of Jesus before the high priest was an attempt to find an accusation against him by which they could condemn him and deliver him to Pilate for execution. In Luke, we learn several things the men did against Jesus while he was under arrest. They: Mocked and Smote Him, Lk 22:63-64. As Jesus had […]