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 […]
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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? […]
Follow Me, And I Will Make You Fishers of Men by Dr. Larry Moyer
Read: Matthew 4:18-22 Acknowledging Christ as Savior means coming to Him as a sinner, recognizing He took my punishment on a cross, and trusting Him alone as my only way to heaven. Discipleship is a growing experience in which I surrender myself to His will, walk in obedience to Him, and allow Him to use […]
Answering Critical Questions: Why Did Jesus Fast for 40 Days by Micah Lovell
Read: Matthew 4:1-11 The number 40 is used frequently in biblical narratives, especially in the Old Testament. In Genesis 7, the rains fall on the earth for 40 days and nights while Noah and his family wait within the ark. In the book of Jonah, the prophet, fresh from his own deliverance from the belly […]
The People Dwelling in Darkness Have Seen A Great Light by Adam Miller
Read: Matthew 4:12-17 During my first trip to Israel, I was able to visit the mountains of the Golan Heights surrounding Galilee. I was standing on the top of one of the highest points, looking down into the United Nations’ Demilitarized Zone when I heard what sounded like thunder. I was excited at first. I […]