In today’s text, Jesus meets with a group of very religious people for lunch and rebukes them harshly. In this encounter, we learn some important lessons about God’s attitude towards false religion. Of all the sins one can commit, possibly the most heinous is the sin of false religion. False religion not only misrepresents God […]
In today’s text, we see Jesus making a comparison between the compassion of human beings and God’s compassion, between a human father’s love and our heavenly Father’s love for us. Notice how Jesus compares from the lesser to the greater. Take note of the implications Jesus is making of how good our God and Father […]
What makes “Christian prayer” different from the prayers of other religions? Some religions olm chants. Other religions emphasize silence and meditation. Many religions have memorized prayers for every occasion. But how does Christian prayer stand out from all the rest? Knowing the correct answer to these questions depends upon whether or not a Christian is following […]
We tend to be big on priorities and making lists of important hierarchy. If as a Christian, you made a list of all the most important things to pay attention to in your life, what would be at the very top? Today’s text gives us strong direction from Jesus concerning what should be at the top […]
One day Jesus said to his disciples, “Let’s cross to the other side of the lake.” So, they got into a boat and started out. As they sailed across, Jesus settled down for a nap. But soon a fierce storm came down on the lake. The boat was filling with water, and they were in […]
Circumstances and statistics surrounding the spread of coronavirus seems to be changing daily if not hourly. As pastor of Calvary Chapel of Eagle, the safety and health of our people is of highest concern. It is my responsibility as shepherd of the flock to not only protect and guide our fellowship spiritually, but to likewise […]
Today’s text contains a parable that describes the various conditions of the human heart and how each condition responds to the Word of God. As you read this parable, ask God to show you the condition of your own heart and ask the Holy Spirit to help you respond properly to God’s Word. One day […]
Truth be known, Jesus wasn’t following the pattern the Jews expected the Messiah to follow. Instead of overthrowing the Romans and establishing a Jewish rule of government, Jesus was teaching love and forgiveness and showing mercy towards those the Jewish leaders would normally condemn. Jesus even spoke against the religious leaders openly correcting their scriptural […]
Most of us are aware of Jesus’ teachings on who the greatest in God’s Kingdom is. God’s priorities and values make the world’s priorities and values look upside down because they are. Jesus said things like… “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over […]
Today’s text shows us a prominent man of faith, John the Baptist, actually having doubts about Jesus. After all he had known and experienced concerning Jesus being the Messiah, he now finds himself struggling in a dark prison and things aren’t going the way he thought they would at the arrival of the Messiah. So, he sends […]