Tag: Pharisees
The Book of Romans
You may already know that the apostle Paul, who wrote much of the New Testament, was originally known as Saul of Tarsus. He was a Jewish rabbi and part of the ultra-holy group known as the Pharisees. Saul of Tarsus believed Christians were worthless…
Greed
During the ministry of Jesus the religious leaders known as the Pharisees had a saying about material wealth, “Whom the Lord loves He makes rich.” They believed wealth was an indication of God’s approval. There are some preachers today who seem to have that…
The Enemy
Jesus made a clear distinction between those who trusted His teaching and those who rejected His teaching. It is important for everyone to understand that there are only two sides. Either you are a follower of Jesus who was sent by God to save…
Resurrection
A major turning point in the ministry of Jesus was the day the religious leaders known as the Pharisees accused him of being a tool of the devil. On this day, Jesus healed a man who was possessed by a demon. The man was…
My Yoke is Light
President Bill Clinton’s birth name was William Jefferson Blythe after his father who died in a car crash. Later in life, Clinton’s mom remarried and William Jefferson Blythe took on the last name of his step-father Roger Clinton, thus becoming the Bill Clinton we…
Rock Foundation
At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, the first major sermon that Jesus delivered, He gave a few tips on what we need to do to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Much of what Jesus shared in the Sermon on the Mount…
The Plank in Your Eye
During the time of Christ, the religious leaders known as the Pharisees were well known for judging the actions of others. Jesus was not against judging between good and evil. Jesus was against assigning motives to someone else’s actions. “Do not judge, or…
For the Right Reasons
During the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus rejected the interpretation of the law held by the Jewish religious leaders known as the Pharisees. By focusing on the letter of the law rather than the spirit of the law, the Pharisees had gone off in…
The Law
Most cities have speed laws for motor vehicles. The letter of the law is to maintain a certain speed when driving. The spirit of the law is to drive at a safe speed so as not to endanger anyone. If the speed limit is…
A Gift from God
Soon after Jesus appointed His twelve apostles, He appeared before a large crowd and delivered His first recorded sermon known as the Sermon on the Mount. Many people were aware of the miracles Jesus was performing and were eager to hear Him teach. …
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