Introduction A. Jesus taught in parables so that those who were seeking the truth could find it while those who were not...
Don't Turn Back (PM)
Introduction: I. Pursuit of the visions we have for the future will often turn our thoughts to the past in an effort to ev...
Abraham and Isaac (PM)
Introduction: I. The type recorded here foreshadows the single most important event in history, i.e., the sacrifice...
Blessings and Curses (PM)
Introduction A. God promised to bless Israel if they would be faithful to Him and to curse them if they forsook Him. B. Go...
Living by Faith (PM)
Introduction A. This passage in Habakkuk is quoted three times in the NT to stress the need for perseverance (Romans 1:...
The Victory that Overcomes the World (PM)
Introduction A. We know of faith’s description as substance and evidence (Hebrews 11:1). B. John describes it as the v...
Noah and the Flood (AM)
Introduction A. Although the historicity of the flood story has so often been called into question, it continues to st...
Israel's Unbelief (AM)
Introduction A. As faithful as Abraham was, we would expect His descendants to be more faithful than they were (John 8:...
A Hidden Kingdom
Introduction A. Jesus taught in parables so that those who were seeking the truth could find it while those who were not seeking it would have no difficulty refusing it (Matthew 13:3-9,18-23). B. For all the teaching Jesus did about the kingdom, it is amazing how little people understood about it—even among the twelve. Discussion I. This kingdom is hidden from the masses, but precious to the few.A. The kingdom would not...
His Yoke Is Easy
Introduction A. When Jesus says that His yoke is easy, this means that it is manageable and pleasant to carry. B. Jesus also teaches that the Christian life is difficult at times (Matthew 7:13-14; 10:22-28). Discussion I. Looks can be deceiving. A. Satan’s way looks easy, but it isn’t really (Matthew 7:13; 8:32; 2 Peter 2:19; Romans 6:20-23). B. The Lord’s way might not look easy (Matthew 19:16-22), but the truth is that...