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Exposition of the gospel of Matthew (Matthew 11:25-27)
(Sabbath Rules) Questions to be answered in this study What makes some want to come to Jesus while others seem to have no desire to come to Him? What are the two types of repentance? What is the ultimate reason as to why Israel rejected Jesus when there was so much proof that He was the Messiah? Jesus prayed, “I praise you Father for hiding these things from the wise and intelligent….” What were the things hidden? What is the only way we can ever discover the truth of God? Spiritual insight is essential in every aspect of our lives, so, how are we to receive it? Can we ever fully…
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Exposition of Matthew (Matthew 19:1-12)
(Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study Why were the Pharisees fearful concerning the large crowds that followed Jesus? Why were the Pharisees concerned about what Jesus thought on marriage and divorce? What was the trap the Pharisees were trying to set for Jesus concerning Herod Antipas? The Pharisees had two views on marriage and divorce. What were they? What does the design of the male and female bodies reveal concerning God’s plan for His creation? What is the Biblical foundation for man and woman becoming one flesh in marriage? What is the difference between a marriage license and a marriage covenant? What are…
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Can you Divorce for any and every reason?
Written by Jimmie Burroughs The title above is not mine; it is a paraphrase from the New King James Bible. In the very beginning of this article, I realized some readers would have had a divorce and remarried; that is okay. I am not judging or condemning you. Would you please read all the article to get the whole meaning in its fullest context? I believe you will be encouraged by the time you finish whatever your marital status might be. Nearly 2,000 years ago the Pharisees (a religious sect) of the New Testament came to Jesus and asked Him this question: Is it lawful for a man to divorce…