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This was Paul’s last farewell to the Ephesian elders. As far as Ephesus was concerned, he had done all he could to evangelize and warn the city (vv. 25-27). Paul then shifted to warning these elders that they could expect danger from two sources. False teachers (wolves) would come to them from …

These legalistic false teachers boasted that they carried "letters of recommendation” from the “important people” in the Jerusalem church. They said, “Where is his letter of recommendation? Does he have a letter of approval from the apostolic council in Jerusalem? If so, let him produce …

The problem is solved – (vv. 17-28) – The Psalmist records:(a) his own foolishness (vv. 17-22)(b) his own future (vv. 23-26) (c) his own faith (vv. 27-2 as he contrasts that which awaits the godless rich man in comparison to what the godly life has to offer. …

When Jesus died, 3 miracles took place simultaneously: (1) the veil in the temple was torn (v. 51) indicating that Jesus conquered sin. (2) the earth shook, and many graves were opened, allowing (3) many saints to rise from the dead (vv. 52-53) proving that Jesus had conquered death. The …

In these chapters we have several miracles and ministries of Elisha, some done privately for God’s people, some done publicly for the nation. At one of the colleges for the prophets (probably in Jericho) their accommodations had become overcrowded and Elisha’s followers …

The nation’s future hope will contrast sharply with her present misery (vv. 15-20). Rachel, the mother of Benjamin, continues to live through the descendants of that tribe (v. 15). In N.T. fulfillment her weeping is prompted by the cruel and barbarous act of Herod, who had …

As Jesus and His disciples were leaving, Bethany for Jerusalem, the next morning, Jesus spotted a fig tree with leaves on it (vv. 12-13). He was hungry and because it had leaves it should have some fruit on it. (The fig tree usually has fruit when it displays its leaves). When He …

Keep in mind that lepers were considered unclean by the Jews and were required to keep a safe distance so they would not contaminate them (Lev. 13 & 14). A person with leprosy becomes a walking mess of foul-smelling ulcerated growths whose face louses human appearance. …

We could title these verses, “The proper use of Money.” Our use of money is a good test of the lordship of Christ. Money can be a wonderful servant but a terrible master. We must remember that the love of money is still “the root of all kinds of evil&quo …

The Pharisees asked Jesus when the kingdom of God would appear (v. 20). Their question was legitimate but it was also tragic. Jesus had been ministering among them for three years and these men were still in spiritual darkness. They did not understand who Jesus was or wh …