Note: In our previous examination of the Parable of the Budding Fig Tree, we saw that the disciples asked our Lord Jesus about the time when the destruction of Jerusalem would occur. We also saw that He gave them a two-part answer. The first part of His answer dealt primarily with the coming destruction of Jerusalem … Continue reading Parable of the Doorkeeper (Mark 13:32-37 Teaching Outline)
Parable of the Budding Fig Tree (Mark 13:28-31 Teaching Outline)
Introduction: As our Lord Jesus prepared to ascend to the Father, His disciples still did not fully understand all that He had taught them concerning the kingdom of God, so they asked Him, “Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6b). Jesus’ reply was one which we should all take … Continue reading Parable of the Budding Fig Tree (Mark 13:28-31 Teaching Outline)
Parable of the Growing Seed (Mark 4:26-29 Teaching Outline)
Note: The Parable of the Growing Seed is found only in the Gospel of Mark, and Mark indicates that it was told in the context of two other well known parables, the Parable of the Sower, which precedes it earlier in the context, and the Parable of the Mustard Seed, which immediately follows it. It is important, … Continue reading Parable of the Growing Seed (Mark 4:26-29 Teaching Outline)
Jesus’ Remedy For Worry (Matthew 6:25-34 Teaching Outline)
Scripture Introduction: In the preceding portion of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus' warns against seeking earthly riches beyond our essential needs, but in this portion of the sermon we will see how He teaches us not to worry even about the basic necessities of life. Read Matthew 6:19-34 Introduction: Walter Kelly, creator of the … Continue reading Jesus’ Remedy For Worry (Matthew 6:25-34 Teaching Outline)
To Eat or Not to Eat?
I didn’t ever think I would read a book on the theology of food; but after reading “To Eat or Not to Eat?” by Curtis Knapp, I not only can say that I have, but I can say that I really enjoyed it. What I like best about the book is that the author is … Continue reading To Eat or Not to Eat?
Mike Brewer on the Danger of Success
Today I want to share a devotional word from Mike Brewer, a beloved and respected brother and member of Immanuel Baptist Church, where I am privileged to serve as the primary teaching elder. Mike has a blog where he posts devotional thoughts on the Scriptures, which come from the devotions he writes for his family. … Continue reading Mike Brewer on the Danger of Success
A Biblical View of Self-Image (Teaching Outline)
Introduction: Back in the early 1980's, the popular pastor of the Crystal Cathedral, Robert Schuller, called for a “new reformation” in his book Self-Esteem: The New Reformation. Here are a few of the comments he made in that book: Self-esteem then, or “pride in being a human being,” is the single greatest need facing the … Continue reading A Biblical View of Self-Image (Teaching Outline)
Bob Gonzales on the Lord’s Day
Recently I was reminded of a couple of very good articles by Bob Gonzales on the Lord's Day. The first article is a defense of observing the Lord's Day as a Christian Sabbath, and it is entitled How I Justify a First-Day Christian Sabbath. Here is the conclusion of that article: I believe the argument … Continue reading Bob Gonzales on the Lord’s Day
Voddie Baucham on "How to Fight Addiction in a Pornographic Culture"
https://player.vimeo.com/video/131814292 The video above was posted on the Desiring God website yesterday. Here is the description on the site: In five minutes, Voddie Baucham exposes the pornographic nature of our culture and provides men and women with a key tool necessary to fight addiction. I highly recommend taking the five minutes to watch this video. … Continue reading Voddie Baucham on "How to Fight Addiction in a Pornographic Culture"
Shawn Mathis Has a New Website
Many of the blog's regular readers will remember that I have linked to a number of Shawn Mathis' articles in the past, particularly dealing with the Family Integrated Church Movement. Shawn has offered a critique of this movement from the Presbyterian point of view, while I have responded from the Reformed Baptist perspective. I still … Continue reading Shawn Mathis Has a New Website