Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-32, and Luke 9:37-45 all record the same events that occur immediately after the Mount of Transfiguration. Jesus is confronted with the same struggles and suffering he was dealing with before his transfiguration. This high water mark, mountain top experience did not last long. This is a stark reminder to us all … Read more
We worked very hard today, but were able to finish our brief study on the role that Moses and Elijah will play in the tribulation. We saw them appear together with the Lord Jesus on the Mount of Transfiguration encouraging him concerning what lay ahead in Jerusalem. Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:1-13, Luke 9:27-36, 2 Peter … Read more
AUDIO only—>>> The question was raised as to why Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the synoptic gospels. They present the life of Christ in a form of synopsis. As per Wikipedia, The gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke are referred to as the synoptic Gospels because they include many of the same stories, often in a similar sequence and in similar or … Read more
Discipleship is the test to reveal how we will rule and reign with Christ. It is training time for reigning time. Right now we are determining what reward we will receive at the Bema Seat of Christ after we are caught up to be with Christ in the air. We glanced at three specific warnings … Read more
We have thoroughly examined the cost of discipleship as explained by Jesus in the gospels. We know he was explaining how following him in “the last days” would cost believers everything. They were to “take up their cross daily and follow him.”Discipleship is spiritual fitness training. It is a fitness regimen. 1 Timothy 4:7: But … Read more
Our Bible is uniquely designed for us in this dispensation of grace, to be able to read and study it in its proper divisions.First, it is divided into two major divisions: Old Testament – Genesis to Malachi and New Testament – Matthew to Revelation.The Old Testament is laid out in three distinct sections:History – Genesis … Read more