John 1:1-14: Jesus is the Word; Pre-existent One Why was John’s Gospel Written? The Purpose of This BookJohn 20:30-31 And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written {or recorded} in this book; (31) but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and…
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Philippians 3:1-21
Philippians 3:1-21 June 22, 2019 The third chapter of this prison epistle of Philippians is probably the most encouraging and beloved chapter of Paul’s letter. It lays out some of the most important doctrines of the Christian life. It also unveils, in stirring language, Paul’s own key personal goal: to know and serve the Lord Jesus. His key challenge is…
Philippians 4:1-23
Philippians 4:1-23 July 20, 2019 Paul’s Closing Chapter, final encouragement and prayer Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved. Paul uses the word, Crown, as given to an athlete who had won the race, because they stand fast in the Lord, were encouraging to Him. Paul uses the…
Mark 12:13-40
Paying Taxes to Caesar Mark 12:13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words. Luke said they sent spies, who pretended to be sincere so they might hand him over to the power and authority of the governor. *Luke 20:20 Two traditional enemies to unite against Jesus: Pharisees, the Jews nationals…