Last time we discovered that there are several kinds of yeast, including ones that are not conductive to experiencing our Heavenly Father fully. Let us not forget that leaven is an illustration of the things that can affect our minds. Just as good yeast will make the...
"You have your heads in your Bibles constantly because you think you'll find eternal life there. But you miss the forest for the trees. These Scriptures are all about me! And here I am, standing right before you, and you aren't willing to receive from me the life you...
"…with the breastplate of righteousness in place." (Ephesians 6:14 NIV) Notice the importance of this piece of armor: The breastplate of righteousness. Why is the breastplate so important? Because it protects your heart, and without a heart, you can’t survive! Without...
In order to understand why Jesus needed to come to this Earth, we took a look last Friday at the story of the rich young ruler. We came to understand that we cannot work our way into Heaven: "As he watched him go, Jesus told his disciples, 'Do you have any idea how...
"Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin." (Rom 3:20 NKJV)The 10 commandments cannot save us. There is no hope for the law. I know many people who attempt to follow the commandments,...
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?" (Matt. 11:28 MSG)So many of us feel burned out. Why? After all, Jesus came to give us rest for our souls!I believe it is because so many follow the Moses initiative. They try to "do" something to earn their Salvation....
"He (the Apostle Paul) opened up the texts so they understood what they'd been reading all their lives: that the Messiah absolutely had to be put to death and raised from the dead--there were no other options--and that 'this Jesus I'm introducing you to is that...