As the disciples prepare for the passover meal, Jesus tells them how they are going to find the upper room by directing them to a certain man, “The Teacher says, ‘My time is at hand. I will keep the Passover at your house with my disciples.’” Take note of this. Jesus has repeatedly told His […]
Wednesday | March 31, 2021 A Contrast of Treasures
The religious leaders had tolerated Jesus because of how well liked He was. They didn’t like what He was teaching, but they didn’t know how to silence Him without upsetting the people. They initially tried to reprimand Jesus for allowing His followers to worship Him when they called Him the Son of David, “Do you […]
Tuesday | March 30, 2021 The Woes to the Pharisees
It’s interesting that Matthew gives more time to the events of Tuesday than any other day during Holy Week. John prefers to spend time in the upper room with Jesus and the disciples on the night He was betrayed. Perhaps the significance of Matthew’s perspective gives us a pointed warning to the false teaching in […]
Monday | March 29, 2021 The Cursed Fig Tree
In a series of strange events during Jesus’ final week, cursing a fig tree is certainly at the top of the list. On the day after Jesus was hailed, “Hosanna, the Son of David,” He returned to the city, but He became hungry. He saw a fig tree without any fruit. He cursed the tree […]
Palm Sunday | March 28, 2021 The Triumphal Entry
Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords, entered the city of Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. This was to fulfill the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is He, humble […]
Daily Readings for Holy Week from the Gospel of Matthew by Adam Miller
Dear Fellow Worshippers, I can remember last year at this time when everyone was sheltered away in their own homes watching their phones or computers to check in for Church during Holy Week. In a season when most Churches are usually ramping up their outreach ministries, they were instead rushing to find a […]
Dr. John DeBrine | In Memoriam
Our beloved founder, Dr. John DeBrine, passed away peacefully during the night on March 3, 2021 at the age of 96. John dedicated his life to the Kingdom of Heaven and has been promoted to glory. Surely he has heard Jesus say, “Well done thou good and faithful servant.” John was born on January 15, […]
The World Has Changed. Our Message Must Not by Rebecca Manley Pippert
Two years ago, we returned to live in America, and I was interviewed on a national radio show which included a phone-in Q&A session. The producer said before my interview, “Becky, I know you and your husband have done evangelism ministry all over the world, and that recently you have lived and ministered in Europe. […]
How Your Treasures Control the Desires of Your Heart by Adam Miller
Read: Matthew 5-7 Do you want to be more like Christ? The question seems pretty straightforward. I’m sure you would answer, “Yes!” But if we are honest, we have to admit that we struggle with our sanctification. Sure, you want to be better witnesses, but when is the last time you actually shared your faith? […]
The Gospel of the Kingdom and the Beatitudes
Series: This Way to the Kingdom of Heaven Read: Matthew 4:23-5:12 On my second trip to Israel, I decided to break away from my group when they were going down to the Dead Sea so that I could have a day to myself in the inner city of Jerusalem. It was a friday, so as […]