Ye Know Not What Ye Ask – Matthew 20:20-23

 Every true Bible doctrine is linked to every other true Bible doctrine. They are all woven together like a beautiful tapestry and the image expressed is that of the Lord Jesus Christ. For example, there is the doctrine of prayer when we address God the Father through...

Nearest to Christ – Matthew 20:20-23

 Who among us here this morning, will be sitting nearest to Christ “when we all get to Heaven”? I don’t know that I had ever considered that question until last Thursday as I started my preparation for today’s message. Perhaps you have never considered it either. But...

What Salome Knew – Matthew 20:20-28

 In each of the last two chapters we have had the same subject arise, and here it is once again. In each case it has been knocked into the dust, and yet like a stubborn, vicious insect it keeps rising up. In chapter 19 the disciples were asking, “Who is the greatest...

The Great Point of Convergence – Matthew 20:17-19

 There were a many things in Jesus’ life to this point which Matthew has not described for us. For example, there were events which took place in Jerusalem, after Christ had said that He would not go up to the city with His brothers and His mother. The Apostle John...

In Our Majesty’s Service – Matthew 20:1-16

 It must be repeated over and over again – Heaven and eternal life are NOT REWARDS for faithful service. A person may work his way to Hell, but not to Heaven. Paul for example, was a servant of God – not in order to become one of the Lord’s people, but because he...

By Invitation Only – Matthew 20:1-16

 Last Thursday, Judy and I attended the funeral service of a philatelic friend of mine. I had known Ed for five or six years, and had visited his home and several hospital rooms. And we had spent hours together in various meetings. Judy and I attended because, as I...

Disciples’ Reward – Matthew 19:27-30

 Peter had been listening to the exchange between Christ and the rich young ruler. After the man had walked away, and the Lord Jesus had answered the disciples’ question about salvation, Peter in his own unique style blurted out – :”Lord, we’ve done just what you told...

The God of the Impossible – Matthew 19:23-26

 When I started preparing last Sunday morning’s message, I had one thing in mind, but as it unfolded, the Lord seemed to have something else. For those who were not here, that message was entitled “WHO then can be saved?” First, I considered what the disciples might...

Of Camels and Needles – Matthew 19:16-26

 This man who can come to Christ was rich in the things of the world – of that there was no doubt. As in a great many things – like intelligence, health, and strength – there is no sin in wealth. However, as in things like intelligence, imagination, power and youth,...

Who then can be Saved? – Matthew 19:23-26

 As we have seen, an exceptional young man has come to Christ with a very worthy question – “Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” If more people asked that question, then perhaps we’d see more righteous people in this world. It was...