Jesus Correctly Interprets Scripture and Human Hearts
Luke 6:1-11; Matthew 12:1-13; Mark 2:23-3:5 Suggested further reading: Matthew 23:15-24 Jesus must free Scripture from wrong interpretations and man-made traditions because, over time, people add to or take from Scripture, with too loose or overly strict...
Jesus, Our Defender
Luke 6:1-5 Suggested further reading: Matthew 12:1-8; Mark 2:23-28 Two signs of a hypocrite are: (1) to be overly critical of others while excusing one’s own behavior and, (2) to be overly strict in some minor matter, while being disobedient in a crucial one! In this...
Our Great Physician
Mark 2:1-12 Suggested further reading: Psalm 139:1-6 When we take our afflictions to Jesus, He alone can turn them into blessings. This man, who was carried to Jesus, was weak and dependent. But, by the end of that day, he was rejoicing, because Jesus, the Great...
No Pains, No Gains
Mark 2:1-12 Suggested further reading: Philippians 2:7-11 Sadly, and all too commonly, some people have great spiritual privileges that they do not appreciate. No place had a greater privilege than Capernaum. It was there that Jesus made His home, where He did many of...


