Tag Archives: Matthew

He will baptize you in the Holy Spirit and in fire. Matthew 311-13.


I ask this question as I think about the thief on the cross. How many baptisms are we supposed to endure? That came off rather pessimistically and I have experienced far too much religious tradition, but it’s a rhetorical question anyway … Continue reading

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Things that puzzle and provoke me. Matthew 3:9-12.


In the previous post on Matthew 3, we touched on verses 9 – 12, but as I look at these verses again, I see things that provoke and puzzle me. For example: “And do not presume to say to yourselves, … Continue reading

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All the region were going out to him, and they were baptized, confessing their sins. Matthew 3:4-12.


I am a big fan of the series The Chosen. If you were to ask why, I would tell you that even though we have limited information to define the events we see on screen, there is enough information in scripture to validate … Continue reading

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A voice cries out in the desert: “Clear a way for the LORD.” Matthew 31-3.


Matthew chapter three opens with a fast-forward of about 25 years. The headline from the Berean Study Bible (and most of them say the same thing) reads: “John the Baptist Prepares the Way” “And in those days John the Immerser … Continue reading

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The Magi, what did they want, and why were they demanding answers from Herod?


The next thing we encounter in Matthew’s gospel is, The Visit of the Wise Men “Now, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod, the king, magi from the east, arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where … Continue reading

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“This is not about post rapture believers..” A response to a Facebook post.


Let us just say, I have a strong interest in prophecy, end times, and the study of Revelation, always have, and though some have passed through the church and brought moments of clarity, others followed right behind them and muddied … Continue reading

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If anyone says to you.. Matthew 24:23-26 – Part 7


Matthew 24: 23-26 may be Jesus attempt at clarifying his opening statement to the disciples.  Matthew 24:4-5 KJV And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, … Continue reading

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The Abomination of Desolation. Matthew 24: 15-22. Part 6 of the series


Part 6 I have to assume that many of you just stumbled upon this page and have not been following the series. With that in mind, I must recap. Matthew 24 is the preeminent source of prophecy for end time’s … Continue reading

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And on the third day


(I will confess that my notes, covering ten verses, are ten pages long. I am not one of those post a day people, my brain does not work that efficiently. And prepping for bible study takes me several days. Because … Continue reading

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Something I said triggered him off.


Something I said during bible study triggered it off, and although I cannot remember the verse reference he used in rebuttal, the theme went like this: Matthew 7:21-23 NASB “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the … Continue reading

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