Category Archives: Bible Books
Jesus Came to Fulfill: Part III
[Jesus said,]“You have been taught that a man who divorces his wife must write out divorce papers for her. But I tell you not to divorce your wife unless she has committed some terrible sexual sin. If you divorce her, … Continue reading
Jesus Came to Fulfill: Part II
[Jesus said,]“You know the next commandment pretty well, too: ‘Don’t go to bed with another’s spouse.’ But don’t think you’ve preserved your virtue simply by staying out of bed. Your heart can be corrupted by lust even quicker than your … Continue reading
Jesus Came to Fulfill: Part I
[Jesus said,] “You know that our ancestors were told, “Do not murder” and “A murderer must be brought to trial.” But I promise you that if you are angry with someone, you will have to stand trial. If you call … Continue reading
The Law
[Jesus said,] “Don’t suppose that I came to do away with the Law and the Prophets. I did not come to do away with them, but to give them their full meaning. Heaven and earth may disappear. But I promise … Continue reading
The Good News for my Family
My friends, I beg you to listen as I teach. I will give instruction and explain the mystery of what happened long ago. These things we learned from our ancestors, and we will tell them to the next generation. We … Continue reading
Salt and Light
[Jesus said,] “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end … Continue reading
The Price of Discipleship
[Jesus said,] “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.â€Â    Matthew 5:11 (NLT) Here I am out on a limb … Continue reading
The Persecuted
[Jesus said,] “God’s divine care is on those who are persecuted for standing up for their relationship with God. They will surely have a place in His Kingdom.â€Â     Matthew 5:10 (my paraphrase) I want to say from the beginning that … Continue reading
Peace, Peace, Perfect Peace
[Jesus said,]“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.â€Â    Matthew 5:9 (KJV) [Jesus said,]“Don’t think that I came to bring peace to the earth! I came to bring trouble, not peace. I came to turn … Continue reading
Slippery Slopes
“You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.â€Â        Matthew 5:8 (The Message) The KJV and many versions state this verse as “blessed are the pure in heartâ€. … Continue reading