The Leaven of the Pharisees
Luke 12:1-3
In Luke 12:1-3 Jesus warns His disciples to "Beware of the leaven of
the Pharisees." Though this leaven existed in the days of
Christ, it has not gone from the world. In fact, it is just as prevalent
today as it was in the first century. However, many today have become
confused as to the true identity....more
The Old Paths
When we stop and think about how often God has dealt with the same basic
“issues” we contend with today, “darkness” and “light” become much easier
to see. Man’s tendency toward apostasy always begins when God’s commands
are ignored or set aside. In Genesis alone Adam and Eve (Ch. 3), Cain (Ch.
4), the sons of God (Ch. 6) the tower of Babel (Ch. 11), and ....more
If the
Son of Man Comes
Will He Find Faith?
In one of the parables of the Lord, Jesus makes some wonderful
promises to His disciples about what prayer can do for them. He uses a
widow who cannot get justice from a wicked judge who does not
care for the opinion of man or God. He explains that though she would not
otherwise....more
Law
Purpose of lesson: To establish a proper attitude toward authority. God
has ordained law to govern man, and all men are amenable to it. This law,
now expressed in the New Testament, is complete, furnishing all things
pertaining to life and godliness. To act either contrary to or without
direction of this law is to act....more
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