Matthew-1 The Gospel of Matthew presents Jesus Christ as the King and reveals the Kingdom of Heaven as the government of Heaven brought into everyday life. Salvation is more than forgiveness or the hope of going to Heaven after death; it means coming under God’s rule and being saved from the earthly way of…
Malachi The Book of Malachi closes the Old Testament with a searching message to God’s people: Do we truly honor the Lord, or are we giving Him what remains after we have kept the best for ourselves? Through Malachi’s rebuke of polluted sacrifices, unfaithful leaders, compromised homes, careless speech, and empty religion, we are…
Zechariah In this study of Zechariah, Zac Poonen unfolds a remarkable picture of God’s purpose for His Church. Through Zechariah’s visions, we see God calling His people out of Babylon, surrounding His Church as a wall of fire, defending His servants against Satan’s accusations, cleansing and clothing them in righteousness, and continually supplying His…
Zephaniah, Haggai In this installment of Through the Bible, Zephaniah and Haggai confront us with both the seriousness of sin and God’s goodness toward those who faithfully follow Him. Zephaniah warns of the Day of the Lord, exposes spiritual decline and superficial revival, and points to a humble remnant who trust in the Lord…
Dear friend, does this message find you there today, grieving God, rejoicing Satan, and robbing yourself? Then it comes as God’s own command to you, “Arise, go over this Jordan; go in to possess the land, which the Lord your God giveth you to possess it.” Cease grieving your God: possess your possessions in…
Nahum, Habakkuk The books of Nahum and Habakkuk reveal both the seriousness of God’s holiness and the security of a life lived by faith. Nahum reminds us that God is patient and slow to anger, yet He will ultimately judge pride, cruelty, exploitation, and the ways people injure one another. Habakkuk then takes us…
Jonah & Micah The books of Jonah and Micah reveal both the seriousness of disobedience and the extraordinary compassion and mercy of God. Jonah shows us a God whose heart reaches even toward a wicked city like Nineveh, a God who disciplines His servant yet gives him another opportunity to fulfill his calling, and…
Amos & Obadiah The books of Amos and Obadiah reveal that God is deeply concerned not only with what we profess, but with how we actually live. Amos, an ordinary shepherd faithfully carrying out his daily responsibilities, was called by God to confront a prosperous and highly religious people whose lives were marked by…
Hosea & Joel The prophecies of Hosea and Joel reveal both the holiness and astonishing mercy of God toward His people. Through Hosea’s painful personal experience, God exposes spiritual adultery—the unfaithfulness that occurs whenever money, honor, pleasure, ministry, or anything else takes the place that belongs to Christ alone—while also displaying His unchanging love…
It may be some reader is saying, “As far as I know, I have yielded my life unconditionally to Christ, yet I have not the life more abundant which He came to bring. There are still the evident marks of the carnal Christian. Is it possible for one to be yielded and still not…
Daniel The book of Daniel presents the extraordinary testimony of a man who chose from his youth to stand for God without compromise and remained faithful into old age. Living in a hostile environment, Daniel believed in the sovereignty of God, maintained a clear conscience, prayed faithfully, refused to defile himself, and feared God…
Ezekiel The life of Ezekiel reveals what God can do through a servant who is willing to come completely under His authority. Called from the safer life of a priest to the costly ministry of a prophet, Ezekiel learned to go where God sent him, speak when God told him to speak, remain silent…
Jeremiah & Lamentations Jeremiah ministered for more than forty years to a people who repeatedly refused to hear God’s warnings, yet rejection, persecution, imprisonment, and apparent failure never caused him to abandon his calling. His life reveals the heart of a true servant of God: strong and uncompromising in proclaiming truth, yet tender enough…
Isaiah-2 Isaiah 40–66 opens a remarkable window into New Covenant life, revealing the holiness and almighty power of God, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the coming and suffering of Christ, and God’s abundant promises to those who trust and serve Him. These chapters call believers to wait upon the Lord for strength, walk…
Isaiah-1 The first thirty-nine chapters of Isaiah give us a powerful vision of the Holy One of Israel—a sovereign God who hates sin, judges pride and hypocrisy, calls His people to repentance, and yet extends grace and cleansing to those who turn to Him. At the heart of this section stands Isaiah’s vision of…
Song of Solomon Song of Solomon presents a beautiful picture of love in both marriage and the believer’s relationship with Jesus Christ. Beginning with an immature love concerned largely with what it can receive, the bride gradually grows into a mature devotion that asks instead what she can give to her beloved. Along the…
THE LIFE YIELDED — HOW? (3) Oh! my friends, where have you put the Lord Jesus Christ in your life? Have you any locked doors? Have you put Him away in some little hidden corner and given Him no freedom in your life? Has He longed to get into the social hall of your…
Ecclesiastes The book of Ecclesiastes presents a sobering picture of the limitations of human wisdom apart from divine revelation. Through Solomon—the wisest man of his generation—we see that intelligence, knowledge, achievement, pleasure, wealth, and careful observation of life cannot bring a person into the true knowledge of God. In contrast to Proverbs, which reflects…
Proverbs The Book of Proverbs teaches us how a genuine devotional life with God is to be expressed in the practical details of everyday living. True wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord—a reverence for God that leads us to know Him personally—and is developed as we depend upon the Holy Spirit rather…
Psalms-2 This study journeys through Psalms 73–150, drawing out practical truths for a life lived wholly for God. Beginning with the psalmist’s struggle to understand why the wicked prosper, we learn that answers are found by drawing near to God and entering His presence. From there, the Psalms teach us to trust the Lord,…
Psalms-1 The Book of Psalms reveals the heart of godly men who learned to seek, trust, praise, and obey God through every circumstance of life. In this study of Psalms 1–72, we see the importance of meditating on God’s Word until it becomes part of our lives, trusting Him in suffering and opposition, controlling…
THE LIFE YIELDED — HOW? (2) Through yielding to Christ, we have acknowledged that we are not our own and we have transferred the ownership of our life from self to Christ. Henceforth, the life is no longer ours. A re-surrender implies that the transfer had not been honestly made. Of course, one does…
Job-2 The book of Job reveals that suffering cannot always be explained by the simple assumption that hardship is the result of personal sin. Job’s friends repeatedly judged, accused, and misinterpreted him, while God saw something they could not see. Job was a godly man, yet hidden beneath his righteousness was spiritual pride that…
Job-1 The Book of Job opens a window into the unseen realm behind the suffering of a godly person and reveals truths that Job himself could not see while enduring his trials. Through Job’s life, we discover the kind of person God values—a man or woman who is blameless and upright, fears God, turns…
Nehemiah & Esther The books of Nehemiah and Esther reveal a searching contrast between believers who live for the glory and purposes of God and those who remain governed by comfort, security, and self-interest. Nehemiah demonstrates the burden, sacrifice, prayer, courage, leadership, and uncompromising devotion required to build for God, refusing to be distracted…
1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra The books of Chronicles and Ezra reveal that God is deeply interested in individuals whose hearts are wholly His and who are willing to participate faithfully in the building of His house. From Jabez’s prayer and David’s preparation for Solomon, to Asa’s failure to continue trusting God, Uzziah’s pride,…
2 Kings The book of 2 Kings offers far more than the history of Israel and Judah—it provides powerful spiritual lessons for believers who desire to walk faithfully with God. Through the lives of Elijah, Elisha, Naaman, Gehazi, Hezekiah, and others, we see the importance of learning from the failures of those who came…
THE LIFE YIELDED — HOW? (1) Perhaps some reader has been brought to say, Lord, I will yield to Thee. I see why I should yield, and what but now tell me how. Because salvation from beginning to end is through God’s pure grace, He always takes the initiative in bringing us into a…
1 Kings The book of 1 Kings begins with Israel united under David and ends with a divided kingdom under increasingly ungodly leadership, revealing the tremendous influence spiritual leaders can have upon God’s people. Through the lives of David, Solomon, Rehoboam, Jeroboam, Elijah, Ahab, and others, this study presents powerful warnings and encouragements concerning…
2 Samuel The life of David reveals what it means to be a man after God’s own heart—not a man who never failed, but one whose heart repeatedly returned to God. Throughout 2 Samuel, we see David refusing revenge, seeking God’s direction, patiently waiting for God’s timing, worshiping freely, showing grace to others, and…
1 Samuel This study through 1 Samuel traces the spiritual lessons found in the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David. Samuel was born through Hannah’s earnest prayer and grew into a prophet because he maintained the attitude, “Speak, Lord, Your servant is listening.” Yet even Samuel’s life warns us of the danger of ceasing…
Judges & Ruth The Book of Judges presents a sobering picture of Israel’s repeated cycle of compromise, oppression, repentance, and deliverance, revealing that spiritual decline always follows when God’s people no longer truly know Him. Throughout the lives of Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Samson, and the other judges, one truth becomes unmistakable: God’s work…
Joshua The book of Joshua presents far more than Israel’s conquest of Canaan; it provides a vivid illustration of the victorious Christian life. Just as Joshua led God’s people into their inheritance, Jesus leads believers into victory over sin through the power of the Holy Spirit. This study contrasts the Red Sea with the…
Deuteronomy The Book of Deuteronomy serves as Moses’ final message to Israel before they entered the Promised Land, calling God’s people to remember His faithfulness, obey His commands wholeheartedly, and live with an eternal perspective. This study highlights three essential perspectives for every believer—looking back with gratitude, looking upward to Christ, and looking forward…
Numbers The Book of Numbers is much more than a historical record of Israel’s wilderness wanderings—it is a practical guide for spiritual growth. Throughout Israel’s journey, God teaches His people the importance of discipline, order, holiness, obedience, and unwavering faith. This study explores why God chose the Levites, the lessons behind Israel’s repeated failures,…
Leviticus Leviticus is often considered one of the most difficult books of the Bible, yet its central message is wonderfully clear: God is holy, and He calls His people to share His holiness. This study explores how the five offerings, the seven feasts, the priesthood, and the detailed laws of Leviticus all point beyond…
Exodus-2 The Tabernacle is one of the greatest pictures of God’s eternal purpose found in Scripture. Every detail—from the Ark of the Covenant to the veil, the altar, the laver, the lampstand, and the Most Holy Place—points ultimately to Jesus Christ and God’s desire to dwell among His people. Rather than emphasizing religious activity…
Exodus This study of Exodus reveals far more than Israel’s deliverance from Egypt—it unveils God’s unchanging principles for preparing His servants and accomplishing His purposes. Through the life of Moses, we see that God often uses adversity, brokenness, and prolonged seasons of preparation to shape men and women for effective ministry. The Passover points…
Genesis-3 In this study of Genesis 24–39, we follow the lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph to discover one unchanging truth: God’s sovereign purpose cannot be frustrated by human weakness, failure, deception, jealousy, or even evil. Isaac’s mistakes, Jacob’s years of scheming, Joseph’s betrayal, and the sins of those around them all became instruments…
THE LIFE YIELDED — WHAT? (2) The measure of our yielding is the measure of our human life. It includes everything inside: spirit, mind, heart, will, affections. It includes everything outside: home, children, possessions, occupation. It includes everything allied with friendships, time, money, pleasures, and life plans. It includes our past, present and future….
Genesis-2 This study traces two spiritual streams running throughout Scripture—Babylon and Jerusalem. Beginning in Genesis 10, Babylon represents religion built upon human ambition, self-effort, worldly influence, and personal glory. In contrast, Jerusalem begins with Abraham, whose life demonstrates that God’s kingdom is established through faith, obedience, humility, and complete dependence upon the Lord. From…
Genesis-1 This opening lesson of Through the Bible establishes the foundation for studying God’s Word with the right purpose. Beginning with 2 Timothy 3:16-17 and continuing through Genesis 1-9, the study demonstrates that Scripture was breathed out by God to teach, correct, train, and transform believers into the likeness of Christ. Rather than pursuing…
THE LIFE YIELDED — WHAT? (1) We have seen what yielding is — the transference of the ownership and control of the life from self to Christ. But self will relinquish nothing except under compulsion. So, it is necessary to understand at the outset just what the full measurement of a yielded life is….
28. God Centered Prayer In this study of the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6), we discover that Jesus did not merely teach His disciples what to pray but how to think when they pray. Before bringing personal needs before the Father, believers are taught to seek God’s glory, God’s kingdom, and God’s will above everything…
27. The Right Way To Pray Prayer is practiced in nearly every religion, yet Jesus revealed a radically different way to pray. Instead of formal, rehearsed speeches or meaningless repetition, He taught His followers to approach God with the openness and trust of children speaking to their loving Father. This study explores Jesus’ warnings…
26. Escaping Deception Jesus repeatedly warned that deception—not persecution—would be one of the greatest dangers facing believers in the last days. This study examines how Satan works both as a roaring lion and as a subtle serpent, showing that false teaching often appears under the name of Jesus while leading people away from holiness…
25. The New Covenant The New Covenant, established through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, offers far more than forgiveness of sins. Unlike the Old Covenant, which depended upon external commandments and exposed humanity’s inability to obey God perfectly, the New Covenant provides three glorious promises: God completely forgives and remembers our sins…
24. Faith Results In Praise Many Christians understand that Christ completed the work of salvation on the cross, but what should be their response to this finished work? This study explains that genuine faith is demonstrated through heartfelt praise and thanksgiving rather than by merely repeating positive confessions. Drawing from the examples of Jehoshaphat,…
THE LIFE YIELDED – WHY (2)? Then let us define yielding. Yielding is the definite, deliberate, voluntary transference of the undivided possession, control, and use of the whole being, spirit, soul, and body from self to Christ, to whom it rightfully belongs by creation and by purchase. In yielding to Christ, we crown Him…
23. Satan Has Been Defeated When Jesus declared, “It is finished,” He completed far more than the payment for mankind’s sins. His death on the cross not only canceled our debt before God but also stripped Satan of his authority over those who submit to Christ. This study examines the biblical truth that believers…
22. Examples Of Humility The humility of Jesus Christ stands in complete contrast to the pride that brought sin into the world through Satan. This study demonstrates that while Jesus showed mercy and compassion toward repentant sinners, He consistently opposed religious pride and self-righteousness. Drawing from numerous passages throughout Scripture, it reveals that God’s…
21.Jesus’ Attitude To Money Jesus Christ came not only to die for our sins but also to demonstrate how God intends mankind to live. In this study, His earthly life reveals a perfect example of victory over temptation and complete freedom from the love of material possessions. Whether working as a carpenter or serving…
20. Holiness Of Jesus Many Christians rightly celebrate Jesus Christ as their Savior, yet often overlook His equally important role as our Example. This study explores the New Testament’s call to follow Christ’s example of humility, purity, and obedience, while rejecting the misconception that His holy life is unattainable for believers. Drawing from key…
19. Likeness To Christ This message explores the deeper purpose of Christ’s coming to earth. While His sacrificial death secured forgiveness of sins, God’s ultimate goal is far greater—to transform believers into the likeness of His Son. Jesus not only became our Savior but also our perfect example, demonstrating complete submission to the Father’s…
THE LIFE YIELDED – WHY? Christ has just two ways of making Himself known; one is through His Word. But countless thousands do not even possess a Bible, and countless millions could not read it if they did. The other way is through us in whom He dwells as the Life of our life….
18. The Humanity Of Jesus This message reveals God’s original purpose for mankind and His provision for restoring that purpose through Jesus Christ and the indwelling Holy Spirit. Rather than merely acquiring biblical knowledge, believers are invited to take Christ’s yoke and learn directly from His life, allowing the Holy Spirit to transform them…
17. Transformation Many Christians believe heaven is the ultimate destination of the Christian life, yet Scripture reveals that God’s predetermined purpose is far greater—to conform believers into the image of His Son. This study explores the narrow gate of the new birth, the narrow way of sanctification, the continual work of the Holy Spirit,…
16. Why Satan Was Not Destroyed This study examines one of Scripture’s most profound questions: Why does God allow Satan to continue to exist? By tracing the devil’s fall, God’s sovereign use of evil to accomplish His purposes, and Christ’s complete victory on the cross, this message demonstrates that Satan is never outside God’s…
15. Jesus Is Our Forerunner This study explores the often-overlooked biblical truth that Jesus is our “Forerunner,” demonstrating not only His deity but also His full humanity. Because Christ faced genuine temptation as a man while relying on the power of the Holy Spirit, He became the perfect example for every believer to follow….
14. Salvation From Sin This study examines the central purpose of Christ’s coming as revealed in the very first promise of the New Testament: “He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). It explains the critical difference between receiving forgiveness for sin and experiencing deliverance from sin’s power through the New Covenant….
THE LIFE YIELDED — WHY? There are two quite diverse motives that lead people to yield themselves wholly to the Lord. Some make the approach to a yielded life along the avenue of their own need. They hunger and thirst for more of Christ. They long to realize more perfectly their inheritance in Him….
13. How Satan Became Satan This Bible study examines the biblical origin of evil by tracing the fall of Satan before the creation of mankind. Drawing primarily from Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah 14, it explains how pride, discontentment, and rebellion transformed a perfect, anointed cherub into the devil. The study then demonstrates how the…
12.The Power Of God’s Word The Bible begins and ends by emphasizing the importance of God’s Word, revealing it as the foundation of His purposes and the source of spiritual life for His people. Jesus Himself demonstrated complete dependence upon Scripture from childhood through every stage of His earthly ministry, overcoming temptation by faithfully…
11.God Is A God Of Love Many Christians struggle with fear, insecurity, and an incomplete understanding of God’s character because they have never fully grasped the depth of His perfect love. This study shows that everything God commands flows from His love and is designed for our highest good. Through the New Covenant, believers…
10. God’s Two-Fold Provision Many believers understand that Christ’s death removes the guilt of sin but never fully grasp God’s complete provision for salvation. This study explains the difference between forgiveness and justification, showing that God not only pardons the believer but declares him righteous through the blood of Jesus Christ. It also demonstrates…
In the two wondrous gifts of His Son and His Spirit, God has made perfect provision for a life of true spirituality. God’s twofold gift to us was not a partial gift. When He gave Christ, He gave all of Christ; when He gave the Holy Spirit, He gave all of the Holy Spirit….
9. Repentance From All Sins This study examines the biblical doctrine of repentance as a continual turning from everything that is contrary to the character of Christ. Repentance is presented not as victory itself, but as the first step toward victory, leading believers into deeper fellowship with God and increasing conformity to Jesus Christ….
8. True Repentance Many Christians struggle to experience the fullness of the gospel because they have embraced faith without understanding the necessity of repentance. This study explains how God faithfully allows only those trials and temptations that believers are able to bear, using them to strengthen spiritual character. Drawing from Scripture, it demonstrates that…
7. Grace and Faith This study explains humanity’s universal problem of sin and God’s solution through Jesus Christ. While all people have sinned and fallen short of God’s perfect standard, God, in both His love and justice, provided a way for forgiveness through the death and resurrection of His Son. The gospel is unique…
6. Free Will And The Conscience One of God’s greatest gifts to humanity is the freedom to choose. In this study, we examine how free will is essential to holiness because genuine obedience must be voluntary rather than forced. God never removes a believer’s ability to choose, even after conversion or being filled with…
5. Two Types of Sin This study examines foundational truths in Genesis 3 and 4, highlighting the distinction between sins that primarily harm oneself and those that harm others. While Adam and Eve’s sin brought spiritual death and separation from God, Cain’s sin introduced injury against another person, resulting in a direct curse upon…
4.The Fall Of Man Genesis 3 provides profound lessons about the nature of sin and God’s redemptive purpose for mankind. After Adam and Eve sinned, they attempted to hide from God and cover themselves with fig leaves, illustrating humanity’s ongoing tendency to conceal failure, seek acceptance through works, and blame others rather than acknowledge…
THE MEANS OF CLEANSING 1 John 1:7 “The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.” For sinner and saint alike, nothing but the blood of Jesus suffices to cleanse from sin. For the unsaved sinner, it removes the guilt of sin. For the sinning saint, it removes the defilement of…
3.Satan’s Tactics This study examines the origin of sin through the account of Adam and Eve in Genesis 3 and reveals the underlying strategy Satan continues to use today. By causing people to question God’s Word, doubt God’s love, and trust their own reasoning rather than God’s wisdom, the enemy leads them away from…
2. God’s Provision for Man This message explores God’s original purpose for mankind and the fundamental choice that confronts every believer: whether to seek the Creator or the things He has created. Through the examples of Adam and Eve, Abraham and Lot, the study reveals that sin begins when created things are valued above…
1. God’s Purpose For Man This message examines God’s original purpose in creating mankind and reveals the unique distinction between humans and animals: man was created with a spirit capable of fellowship with God. Drawing primarily from Genesis 1, it explains that humanity was made in God’s image to represent Him on earth, exercise…
“God hath not called us unto uncleanness but unto holiness,” and if we measure up to our calling as saints, all uncleanness must go. The infilling of the Holy Spirit demands the cleansing of one’s life. Two commands given to Christians regarding their relationship with the Holy Spirit reveal this fact very strikingly. Ephesians…
14. Body-Life And Not Individual Life This message explores one of the distinguishing marks of the New Covenant: genuine fellowship among believers. Unlike the Old Covenant, where even the greatest prophets often stood alone before God, the New Covenant creates a spiritual unity made possible through Christ’s death and resurrection. Through the crucifixion of…
13. Quality Not Quantity – Inner Life Before Outer Life This message examines one of the most important distinctions between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant: the shift from external obedience to inward transformation. While the Old Covenant emphasized outward actions, religious duties, and visible righteousness, the New Covenant focuses on the condition…
12. Freedom From The Love Of Money To Love God This message contrasts Old Covenant and New Covenant Christianity by examining the believer’s attitude toward money, possessions, sickness, poverty, and salvation. Drawing from Deuteronomy 28, Matthew 1:21, Matthew 6:33, Luke 16:13, Romans 14:17, Psalm 37:25, and other passages, the teaching argues that the Old…
11. Spiritual Enemies And No Earthly Enemy One of the clearest distinctions between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant is the nature of our enemies. Under the Old Covenant, Israel fought physical enemies such as the Canaanites, Amorites, and Moabites, but under the New Covenant, believers are called to wage war against spiritual…
10. Revelation Given To Those Who Become Like Babes This message emphasizes that the realities and mysteries of the New Covenant cannot be grasped merely through intelligence, education, or theological knowledge. Jesus taught that divine revelation is given to those who approach God with the humility, dependence, purity, and freedom from self-consciousness found in…
9. A Church Without Distinction Of Race Or Intellect This message explores a vital yet often overlooked aspect of the New Covenant: the removal of every dividing wall between believers through the finished work of Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 2 and other New Testament passages, the study emphasizes that Jesus not only died for…
8. God Gives Us The Desire And Ability To Do His Will Many believers understand biblical truths intellectually yet fail to experience the spiritual reality God intends. In this message, the true meaning of the Sabbath is revealed as a life of rest in Christ rather than mere observance of a day. Jesus invites…
The Reenactment of Christ’s Supernatural Power Through Us The reenactment of Christ’s supernatural power through us is the third outstanding mark of a Spirit-filled life. All power belongs unto God, and He has delegated this power to His Son, and the Son, in turn, transmits that power to the one whose life is united…
7. The New-Covenant Sabbath This study examines the New Covenant meaning of the Sabbath as presented in Hebrews 4. Unlike the Old Covenant Sabbath, which emphasized ceasing from physical labor, the New Covenant Sabbath points to a life of resting in God’s work of sanctification. Using examples from Genesis, Exodus, and Hebrews, the message…
6. New-Covenant Parent-Children Relationship Biblical parenting is far more than teaching children good behavior; it is the sacred responsibility of bringing them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Parents are called to seek God’s glory rather than human approval, teaching their children respect, obedience, truthfulness, and reverence for God through both…
5. New-Covenant Husband-Wife Relationship This teaching presents a deeply biblical view of Christian marriage and family life rooted in the New Covenant. Emphasizing that all aspects of home life should glorify God, the message highlights mutual submission between husbands and wives, Christ-centered leadership, Spirit-filled relationships, and the importance of walking with a clear conscience…
4. Worshipping God In Spirit And Truth This message explores the profound biblical meaning of true worship under the New Covenant, emphasizing that worship is far more than emotional praise or outward expressions. Drawing from passages such as John 4:23-24 and Romans 12:1, the teaching explains that genuine worship occurs when believers surrender themselves…
3. The Blood Of Christ And Justification This message explores the profound difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant through the blood of Jesus Christ. Emphasizing Hebrews 9 and Romans 5, the teaching explains how Christ’s blood not only forgives sin but justifies believers—declaring them righteous before God. The speaker highlights the…
The Realization of Christ’s Abiding Presence Is not the realization of Christ’s abiding presence the greatest need, as I dare say, it is the deepest desire of some of us? He said, “I will come unto you,” and with our intellect we believe He has come, but our hearts cry out for a deeper…
2. Seeing Christ’s Glory – And Becoming Like Him This message presents a powerful contrast between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, emphasizing that true New Covenant living is marked by continual spiritual transformation “from glory to glory” through the work of the Holy Spirit. Drawing primarily from 2 Corinthians 3, 1 John…
1. God is our Father, and Satan has been defeated The message presents the profound difference between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ. Emphasizing passages from Hebrews, Matthew, and James, the speaker explains how the Old Covenant was unable to fully accomplish God’s ultimate purpose for humanity until Christ…
This concluding study in the series “All That Jesus Taught” focuses on the Great Commission and Christ’s command to make disciples by teaching believers to obey everything He commanded. The message emphasizes that true Christian service must flow from submission to Christ’s authority rather than merely responding to human need. It explores the difference…
This lesson explores the resurrection of Jesus Christ as the most important event in human history, emphasizing that Christ’s resurrection uniquely conquered death and proved Him to be the Son of God. Drawing from Matthew 28 and numerous supporting Scriptures, the teaching explains how the resurrection validates the Gospel, secures the believer’s justification, and…
This message explores the profound spiritual significance of the torn veil at the death of Jesus Christ in Matthew 27. Drawing from Hebrews, Galatians, John, and other passages, the teaching explains how the veil symbolized the barrier of self-will that separated humanity from the presence of God. Through His life of perfect obedience and…
THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE In one terse, concise command, God shows us the highest point the believer can reach in his relationship to the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 5:18 “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit.” You, who have the Holy Spirit in you, give Him full right-of-way…
This study in Matthew 27 explores the profound events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and highlights how every detail fulfilled God’s eternal plan as foretold in Scripture. From Christ’s refusal of the anesthetic drink to His final words on the cross, the message emphasizes Jesus’ complete sensitivity to the Holy Spirit and unwavering…
This message from Matthew 27 explores the suffering, silence, and steadfast obedience of Jesus during His trial and crucifixion. Through the failures of Judas, the weakness of Pilate, and the hatred of the religious leaders, believers are taught profound lessons about repentance, forgiveness, humility, and trusting the sovereignty of God. The study emphasizes that…
This lesson from Matthew 26 explores the deep spiritual lessons Jesus taught through His suffering, arrest, trial, and Peter’s denial. The central emphasis is the priceless value of maintaining fellowship with the Father, which Jesus valued above all else—even enduring the cross so believers could remain in unbroken fellowship with God. The teaching highlights…
This lesson explores the profound spiritual lessons found in Matthew 26 during Jesus’ time in Gethsemane. The study emphasizes Peter’s self-confidence and how God must break human self-reliance before a believer can become spiritually useful. Through Christ’s interaction with His disciples, we see both His humanity and humility as He experienced grief, distress, and…
THE HOLY SPIRIT — CHRIST’S GIFT TO THE BELIEVER We are left in no doubt as to what this gift was, for the Lord Jesus states most explicitly that it was the gift of the Holy Spirit. John 7:39 “But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believed on him were to…
This message from Matthew 26 examines the final Passover meal Jesus shared with His disciples and reveals profound truths concerning discipleship, betrayal, covenant, and the Cross. Through Judas Iscariot’s betrayal, the study warns believers about the danger of loving money, hypocrisy, and secretly denying Christ through worldly compromise. In contrast, the disciples’ attitude of…
This study from Matthew 26 explores the final teachings of Jesus before His crucifixion, emphasizing faithfulness, spiritual readiness, sacrificial worship, and complete trust in God’s sovereignty. The message contrasts outward ministry with inward purity, showing that God values humility, love, and obedience more than impressive religious works. Through the account of the woman who…
This teaching from Matthew 25 examines several parables Jesus gave concerning readiness for His second coming. It highlights the necessity of being filled with the Holy Spirit, faithfully using the gifts God has entrusted to believers, and living with eternal accountability before God. The Parable of the Talents emphasizes that believers are stewards of…
This teaching from Matthew 24–25 emphasizes that the true focus of Christ’s return is not predicting the timing but cultivating readiness. Jesus calls believers to live in constant watchfulness, like faithful servants and wise virgins who are prepared both outwardly and inwardly. While many may appear ready, only those filled with the Holy Spirit—symbolized…
Today’s lesson on Matthew 24 emphasizes Jesus’ urgent warnings about deception, tribulation, and spiritual endurance in the last days. Rather than focusing on escape, Christ calls His followers to remain steadfast in truth, love, and obedience, highlighting that many will fall away due to unpreparedness and false teaching. The message underscores that tribulation is…
This lesson from Matthew 23–24 emphasizes that true Christianity is not about outward appearance but inward transformation. Jesus rebukes the Pharisees for their hypocrisy, comparing them to whitewashed tombs—clean on the outside but corrupt within—highlighting that a transformed inner life naturally produces righteous outward behavior. Using powerful illustrations, the message contrasts law and grace,…
The Spirit-filled Life In our studies so far, we have considered God’s wondrous plan of salvation as wrought out in the Lord Jesus Christ. We have seen what Christ came to do for us, to be in us, and to work through us. We have faced what life in Christ may be and, therefore,…
This teaching from Matthew 23 exposes the critical difference between outward religion and true discipleship. Jesus warns that it is possible to have correct doctrine and an outwardly moral life while remaining inwardly corrupt, as seen in the Pharisees. The danger lies not only in personal hypocrisy but in producing false converts—people who believe…
This message explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 23, revealing the critical difference between a Pharisee and a true disciple. While the Pharisees possessed correct doctrine and outward righteousness, they lacked inner purity—making them hypocrites in the eyes of Christ. True disciples, however, not only believe rightly and live outwardly upright lives but also cultivate…
This teaching from Matthew 22 highlights the essential truth that believers can only stand before God through the righteousness of Christ, not their own. It distinguishes between forgiveness and justification while emphasizing the necessity of humility, spiritual discernment, and dependence on Christ alone. Through Jesus’ responses to the Pharisees and Sadducees, we see the…
This teaching from Matthew 21–22 exposes the critical difference between outward religion and true obedience to Christ. Through the parables of the vineyard and the wedding feast, Jesus reveals that God rejects self-righteousness and seeks those who produce spiritual fruit through repentance and submission. The message emphasizes that religious activity without obedience is empty,…
This lesson reveals a balanced and often overlooked view of true Christlikeness by examining Jesus’ actions in Matthew 21. While many emphasize His gentleness, this message highlights His boldness in cleansing the temple, confronting corruption, and upholding purity in God’s house. It also uncovers the spiritual power of praise through a comparison of Matthew…
THE LORD JESUS IN CONTROL We Must Clothe Ourselves with Christ Galatians 3:27 “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” Romans 13:14 “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.” Did you discern in…
This lesson from Matthew 20–21 reveals key spiritual lessons from Jesus’ actions and words, emphasizing persistent prayer, specific and honest requests before God, and the importance of faith. Through the healing of the blind men, believers are encouraged to cry out to God despite opposition and trust Him to meet genuine needs. Jesus’ triumphal…
This teaching from Matthew 19–20 reveals that the greatest obstacle to entering and progressing in God’s kingdom is pride rooted in self-sufficiency, whether through wealth, ability, or status. Jesus emphasizes that true spiritual life requires continual humility—becoming small in our own eyes. Through the parable of the laborers, He exposes the danger of serving…
This teaching explores critical truths from Matthew 18 and 19, emphasizing that forgiveness is not optional but essential for receiving God’s forgiveness (Matthew 6:15; 18:35). It warns against the dangerous deception that salvation is guaranteed apart from obedience, highlighting that unforgiveness can have eternal consequences. The message then transitions to God’s original design for…
This teaching from Matthew 18 highlights the heart of Jesus in seeking and saving the lost—especially children—and emphasizes the responsibility of believers to guide them into faith. It transitions into instruction on church discipline, outlining a clear, biblical process for addressing sin within the local church while maintaining spiritual authority through unity and obedience….
THE LORD JESUS IN CONTROL We Must Cooperate with the Holy Spirit in Keeping Christ Enthroned It is not crowning Christ as Lord that troubles many an earnest soul, but the keeping Him enthroned. It is not reaching the high altitude in the spiritual realm, but it is the maintaining of life on that…
This lesson explores key teachings of Jesus on humility, avoiding unnecessary offense, and the importance of childlike faith. Drawing from passages such as Matthew 17–19 and 1 John 2:6, it emphasizes that true Christian living is not about asserting personal rights or seeking recognition, but about walking as Christ walked—with humility, wisdom, and love….
This teaching from Matthew 17 reveals the supreme place of Jesus Christ above the Law, the Prophets, and all human leaders, emphasizing that believers must ultimately “see Jesus only.” While Scripture and spiritual leaders play important roles, they are meant to direct us to Christ—not replace Him. True faith comes not from intellectual study…
This message explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 16 on the true nature of building His church—not as an organization, but as a living, spiritual body connected directly to Him as the Head. The foundation of this church requires divine revelation of Christ, spiritual authority given by Him, and believers who deny self-interest to pursue…
This teaching from Matthew 16 exposes the spiritual blindness of those who seek signs rather than truth and warns against the subtle danger of hypocrisy, described as the leaven that corrupts the heart. Jesus emphasizes that true understanding comes not through intellect but through divine revelation—revealing Him as both fully God and fully man….
This teaching from Matthew 15 reveals that true defilement comes not from outward things but from the heart, emphasizing the necessity of guarding one’s inner life against sin. Jesus challenges believers to value holiness over physical well-being, illustrating that spiritual sensitivity is marked by a quick rejection of sinful influences. Through the example of…
THE LORD JESUS IN CONTROL But the conquest of the old nature is but the negative side of a life that is spiritual. The positive aspect of it is the supernatural control of every department of the believer’s being by the Lord Jesus. It was not enough that the children of Israel should cross…
This study explores how Jesus taught believers to overcome the “law of sin and death” through faith rooted in God’s Word and empowered by His grace. Using the example of Peter walking on water, it emphasizes calling on the Lord at the moment of weakness rather than after failure. The teaching highlights that every…
This message explores the often-overlooked command of Christ to not only believe but to obey everything He taught, emphasizing that Jesus lived as a man who depended fully on the Father through prayer, humility, and obedience. Drawing from the account of Jesus walking on water and Peter stepping out in faith, the message reveals…
This teaching emphasizes that fulfilling the Great Commission requires far more than intellectual understanding—it demands a life of obedience to all that Jesus commanded. Drawing from Christ’s parables and ministry, the message highlights the critical transition from being a “scribe” who knows Scripture to a true disciple who lives it out through surrender, sacrifice,…
This lesson explores the parables of Jesus in Matthew 13, revealing profound truths about the Kingdom of Heaven and the nature of true discipleship. Through the parables of the wheat and tares, the mustard seed, the leaven, the hidden treasure, and the pearl of great price, Jesus exposes the coexistence of genuine believers and…
This message explores Jesus’ warning about the danger of an empty heart and the deeper meaning of the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing that spiritual transformation requires more than removing sin—it requires filling the heart with God’s truth and Spirit. Through vivid illustrations of different types of soil, Jesus reveals how the condition of…
This lesson from Matthew 12 emphasizes the direct connection between the condition of the heart and the words we speak, revealing that speech is not incidental but a clear indicator of spiritual reality. Jesus teaches that just as a tree is known by its fruit, so a person is known by their words, and…
3. Ignore the claims of the flesh. Romans 8:12 “Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.” “The flesh” is a fighter and will never abdicate the throne of its own will nor will it ever renounce its claim upon the believer’s life. We owe “the flesh” nothing:…
This message centers on the call to true discipleship as defined by Jesus, emphasizing that the Christian life is not merely about believing or seeking heaven, but about wholehearted obedience and transformation. Drawing from passages such as Matthew 12:30 and Luke 9:50, it clarifies apparent scriptural tensions and highlights the importance of aligning with…
This message from Matthew 12 reveals the heart of Jesus toward the broken and discouraged, illustrated through the imagery of the “battered reed” and “smoking flax.” Rather than discarding those who have failed, Christ restores, heals, and patiently leads them into victory. The teaching corrects common misconceptions about healing, emphasizing that while God does…
This teaching explores Jesus’ invitation to find true rest through obedience to Him, emphasizing that His yoke is easy and His burden is light—not oppressive like legalistic religion. Drawing from multiple Scriptures, the message contrasts the freedom found in Christ with the heavy, man-made rules of the Pharisees, highlighting how God values compassion over…
This message explores the deeper meaning of Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28, revealing that true rest is not merely relief from burdens but the result of knowing God as Father through Christ. It teaches that unrest—manifested in anxiety, insecurity, jealousy, and striving—is rooted in a lack of an intimate relationship with God. By coming…
This teaching emphasizes that true spiritual understanding does not come through human intelligence, education, or effort, but through divine revelation granted to the humble. Drawing from Matthew 11:25 and related scriptures, it highlights how pride—often linked to intellect, wealth, or ability—can hinder one’s ability to know God, while childlike humility, trust, and openness invite…
We Must Cooperate with the Holy Spirit in Keeping the Old Man Crucified 2. Make no provision for the flesh. Romans 13:14 “But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.” Galatians 6:8 “For he that soweth to the flesh shall of the…
This message explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 11, emphasizing the prophetic role of the Spirit of Elijah in the last days as a call to repentance and restoration. It highlights the importance of turning hearts within families and the church, preparing the way for Christ’s second coming. The teaching contrasts true devotion to God…
This message explores Jesus’ teaching on the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing the vital distinction between the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. Jesus commanded His followers not merely to teach His words, but to live them out, demonstrating obedience before instructing others (Matthew 28:20; Acts 1:1). Through the example of John the Baptist (Matthew…
This teaching from Matthew 10 presents a sobering and powerful call to true discipleship, emphasizing that following Jesus requires courage, endurance, and a willingness to suffer rejection—even from family and society. Jesus teaches that a disciple is not above his master, and just as He was persecuted, so will His followers be. Believers are…
This teaching on Matthew 10 carefully examines whether Jesus’ instructions to His disciples were meant for all believers today or were specific to a transitional period before the New Covenant. By comparing passages such as Luke 22 and other New Testament teachings, the message emphasizes the importance of interpreting Scripture with Scripture rather than…
We Must Cooperate with the Holy Spirit in Keeping the Old Man Crucified What Christ has made possible for us, the Holy Spirit makes real within us, but only with our intelligent cooperation. God states very clearly in His Word what our part is, and it is the duty of every believer to know…
Today’s message explores the foundational biblical principle that what a believer receives from God is determined not by desire but by faith—“according to your faith.” Drawing from the healing of the blind men in Matthew 9, the teaching emphasizes the importance of specific prayer, trusting in God’s ability rather than our own, and the…
This lesson explores how Jesus lived not by rigid rules but by the continual leading of the Holy Spirit, providing a model for true Christian living. Through examples such as the healing of the woman with the issue of blood, the raising of Jairus’ daughter, and the selective healing at the Pool of Bethesda,…
This teaching from Matthew 9 highlights how Jesus calls individuals from their place of work, emphasizing faithfulness, sacrifice, and genuine calling. Through the example of Matthew, it reveals that true discipleship often involves leaving behind security to follow Christ. Jesus also demonstrates compassion toward sinners while confronting the hidden pride of the Pharisees. His…
This study from Matthew 8–9 highlights the authority of Jesus over demons, sickness, and sin. Jesus cast out demons with a single word, demonstrating that spiritual authority flows from faith and submission to God rather than dramatic displays or prolonged rituals. The account of the demons entering the pigs reveals how easily people value…
This study from Matthew 8 explores how Jesus not only calmed the storm on the sea but also came to deliver believers from the deeper storm of fear—especially the fear of death. Drawing from Hebrews 2:14–15 and other scriptures, the teaching explains that Christ’s death not only forgives sin but also breaks Satan’s power…
This study explores Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 8 about the true cost of following Him. When a scribe offered to follow Christ anywhere, Jesus immediately revealed the reality of discipleship: “The Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.” Through examples from the Gospels, including John 7–8, we see that Jesus lived with…
We Must Consent to the Crucifixion of the Old Man Having condemned “the old man” as a hideous, hateful, heinous thing, we are prepared for the next step God asks us to take. He has declared “the old man” worthy of crucifixion; in fact, He has already accomplished his crucifixion with Christ. Now God…
This teaching examines Matthew 8:14–17 and the healing of Peter’s mother-in-law to highlight key principles about discipleship, faith, and biblical interpretation. It emphasizes that when Christ touches a life, the natural response should be grateful service, just as Peter’s mother-in-law immediately began serving Jesus after being healed. The passage also reveals the deeply personal…
This study from Matthew chapter 8 continues an examination of “all that Jesus taught” as commanded in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20). The passage highlights two key encounters in Christ’s ministry: the healing of a leper and the extraordinary faith of a Roman centurion. Through these events, Jesus demonstrates compassion, humility, and obedience to…
In this study on “All That Jesus Taught,” the focus is on Jesus’ warning in the concluding section of the Sermon on the Mount that the true test of a disciple is not spiritual gifts but spiritual fruit. While salvation comes through repentance and faith in Christ, genuine faith produces a transformed life that…
In this study on “All That Jesus Taught,” the focus is on Jesus’ warning in the concluding section of the Sermon on the Mount that the true test of a disciple is not spiritual gifts but spiritual fruit. While salvation comes through repentance and faith in Christ, genuine faith produces a transformed life that…
This message examines Jesus’ concluding warnings in the Sermon on the Mount, focusing especially on His command to enter through the narrow gate that leads to life (Matthew 7:13-14). The teaching emphasizes that the standards Jesus laid out in Matthew 5–7 are not optional but describe the true path of discipleship, a path that…
We continue the study of “All That Jesus Taught” by examining Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:7–12, where He commands believers to ask, seek, and knock. The Sermon on the Mount presents a standard of righteousness that appears impossible for human beings to fulfill—freedom from anger, lust, love of money, and hypocrisy. However, Jesus reveals…
This teaching explores Jesus’ statement in Matthew 7:6, “Do not give what is holy to dogs or cast your pearls before swine,” as part of the concluding section of the Sermon on the Mount. The message explains that Jesus was not despising people but teaching spiritual discernment—recognizing that different people require different truths depending…
This study continues the exploration of all that Jesus taught in connection with fulfilling the Great Commission in Matthew 28:20. Focusing on Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, it examines the final “wrong attitude” that Jesus warned against—judging and condemning others. Drawing from Matthew 7 and other passages of Scripture, the message…
In this study from Matthew 6:25-34, we examine Jesus’ repeated command not to be anxious and confront the common misconception that anxiety is merely a weakness rather than sin. Just as anger, lust, lying, revenge, and the love of money are condemned in the Sermon on the Mount, so too is anxiety. Jesus teaches…
In this study from Matthew 5 and 6, we examine Jesus’ correction of wrong attitudes—particularly seeking honor from men and the love of money. Jesus teaches that giving, praying, and fasting must be done in secret (Matthew 6:1–18), with the Father alone as our rewarder. He then warns that earthly treasure captures the heart…
In this study on Matthew 6:9–13, part of the broader command in Matthew 28:20 to teach “all that Jesus commanded,” the focus is on how Jesus taught His disciples to pray. Rather than repeating a formula mechanically, believers are instructed to approach God as “Our Father,” recognizing both His intimate love and sovereign power….
In this continuation of the All That Jesus Taught study, this message explores Matthew 6 and Jesus’ command that giving, prayer, and fasting must be done in secret before God rather than to gain honor from men. It contrasts Old Covenant practices such as public tithing with New Covenant principles of cheerful, voluntary, proportionate…
The Hard Truth of Jesus There is a statement Jesus made that may be the most sobering words ever spoken. It is not obscure. It is not unclear. It is not difficult to understand. It is simply difficult to accept. “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is…
The Myth of the Majority: Why God Only Saves a Remnant A Pattern We Would Rather Ignore One of the most uncomfortable truths in Scripture is also one of the most consistent: God has never saved by majority. From Genesis to Revelation, the testimony of Scripture stands against human assumptions about numbers, popularity, and…
In this study from Matthew 5, we examine Jesus’ radical commands concerning revenge, mercy, lending, and loving our enemies. Moving beyond the letter of the law to the spirit of Christ’s teaching, this message explains what it truly means to “turn the other cheek,” lend without expecting return, bless those who curse us, and…
In this study on All That Jesus Taught, we examine Matthew 5:33–37 and Christ’s command that our “yes” must be yes and our “no” must be no. Jesus raises the standard beyond the Old Testament prohibition of false witness and calls His disciples to radical inner truthfulness empowered by the Holy Spirit, the Spirit…
In this message from the “All That Jesus Taught” series, the focus is on Matthew 5:27–32, where Jesus declares that lusting after a woman is adultery in the heart and that divorce (except for unchastity) also constitutes adultery. The teaching emphasizes that overcoming anger, lust, and compromise requires more than outward religion—it demands the…
In this continuation of the “All That Jesus Taught” series based on Matthew 28:20, this message emphasizes that Jesus came not only to forgive sins but to save His people from them (Matthew 1:21). Focusing particularly on anger and lust from the Sermon on the Mount, the study challenges believers to examine whether they…
In this study, we examine Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 28:20 and the Sermon on the Mount that true discipleship means teaching believers to obey everything He commanded—especially in the areas of anger and lust. Jesus raised the Old Covenant standard from avoiding murder and adultery to dealing with anger and lust at the heart…
In this continuation of “All That Jesus Taught,” we examine Jesus’ sobering words in Matthew 5:20 that our righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees if we are to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Moving beyond external obedience, Jesus exposes the heart-level sin behind anger, bitterness, and unreconciled relationships, revealing that internal…
In this continuing study on All That Jesus Taught (Matthew 28:20), we examine Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:13–20 where He calls His disciples to be the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” Emphasizing quality over quantity, this message highlights how God often works through a faithful remnant—whether in Genesis, Jeremiah,…
In this continuation of the study on “All That Jesus Taught” from Matthew 28:20, this message examines the final Beatitudes in Matthew 5:9–12, focusing on the marks of true sons of God: peacemaking, standing for righteousness, and enduring persecution for Christ’s sake. A genuine disciple pursues peace by dying to self, refuses grumbling and…
In this study from Matthew 5, we examine what it truly means to hunger and thirst for righteousness as part of fulfilling the neglected half of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:20). Jesus teaches that desperate longing for holiness, mercy toward others, and purity of heart are essential characteristics of true disciples. Drawing from Jeremiah…
In this lesson from the “All That Jesus Taught” series, we begin exploring the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), focusing on the first three Beatitudes: being poor in spirit, mourning over sin, and walking in meekness. Jesus spoke these words primarily to His disciples, revealing the foundational attitudes required to possess the Kingdom…
In this continuation of our study on All That Jesus Taught, we examine Matthew 28:20 and clarify that Jesus did not command believers to replicate His healing ministry, but to teach disciples to obey everything He commanded. By comparing Matthew 10, Mark 16, Luke 22, and John 14, we see that Christ distinguished between…
In this lesson from the All That Jesus Taught series, we examine the often-neglected command in Matthew 28:20—Jesus’ instruction to teach believers to obey all that He commanded. While much emphasis is placed on evangelism and baptism, true fulfillment of the Great Commission requires forming disciples who walk in lifelong obedience. This study challenges…
In this lesson from the All That Jesus Taught series, we examine Jesus’ command “Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19) and uncover the profound meaning of biblical discipleship. Christ, though fully God, emptied Himself of divine privileges (Philippians 2:6) and became fully man (1 Timothy 2:5), tempted in all points as we are (Hebrews 4:15), so…
This study continues an in-depth examination of all that Jesus taught, focusing on the often-neglected command to teach believers obedience to everything Christ commanded. Tracing the consistent biblical message of repentance from John the Baptist through Jesus, the apostles, and Pentecost, it clarifies the true nature of the Kingdom of God—not material prosperity or…
This study explores the often-neglected half of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:20—Jesus’ command to teach disciples to obey all that He commanded. Using Jesus’ own words, the message contrasts conversion-focused Christianity with true discipleship, emphasizing obedience, undivided loyalty to God, and worship in spirit and truth. Believers are challenged to examine their…
In this teaching from Matthew 21–22, Jesus exposes the danger of religious hypocrisy by contrasting outward profession with inward obedience. Through the parables of the vineyard, the cornerstone, and the wedding feast, He reveals that God’s Kingdom is entrusted only to those who repent, bear fruit, and submit to being broken. Religious knowledge, activity,…
In this video, Zac Poonen teaches that the Great Commission extends far beyond conversion and baptism, calling believers to a lifelong pursuit of obedience to everything Jesus commanded. He challenges churches that prioritize music, programs, or outward excellence over the spiritual maturity of their members, stressing that true discipleship requires teaching people not just…
This video explores the often-neglected second half of the Great Commission—Jesus’ command to teach believers to obey all that He commanded. While evangelism brings people into the body of Christ, true discipleship transforms them into functioning, Christlike members through sustained teaching, shepherding, and obedience. Using Scripture, practical illustrations, and decades of ministry experience, the…
This video emphasizes the importance of fulfilling the Great Commission in its entirety, as outlined in Matthew 28:18-20, not just the evangelistic aspect in Mark 16:15. True discipleship involves more than having sins forgiven and being baptized; it requires a total commitment to Jesus as Lord. Understanding God’s truths comes through divine revelation by…
Christianity has largely failed to maintain an appropriate balance in fulfilling the Great Commission, prioritizing evangelism over discipleship. While most Christians, churches, and missions emphasize preaching the gospel as commanded in Mark 16:15, the equally vital command in Matthew 28:18–20—to make disciples—is neglected by the vast majority. Imagine many people lifting one end of…
THE CONQUEST OF THE OLD NATURE God gives us very clear and definite instructions regarding our part in the dethronement of this usurper self and the enthronement of Christ as sole Possessor and only Ruler over His inheritance in us. We Must Condemn the FleshGod condemns the flesh as altogether sinful (Romans 8:3); He…
THE CONFLICT OF THESE TWO NATURES IN EVERY BELIEVER To admit the coexistence of these two diametrically opposed and mutually exclusive natures is to acknowledge the necessity of fiercest conflict. It is indeed the agelong conflict between Satan and Christ, with the believer’s inner life as the battlefield. It is self contesting Christ’s right…
There are two kinds of Christians, easily identified and clearly distinguished from each other. How can there be such a paradox? It is the question that must present itself to every thoughtful mind. The fountainhead of the Christian life is the same for all. Then how can two streams from it flow so widely…
It is a Life of Winsome Holiness Exodus 15:11 “Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” 1 Peter 1:15-16 “But like as he who called you is holy, be ye yourselves also holy in all manner of living; Because…
It is a Life of Devoted Separateness 1 Thessalonians 4:3 “For this is the will of God, even your sanctification.” Hebrews 7:26 “For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens.” John 14:17 “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot…
It is a Life of Constant Growth into Christlikeness 2 Corinthians 3:18 “But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit.” There is nothing static in true spiritual experience. The…
It is a Life of Abiding Peace John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 16:33 “These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye might…
It is a Life of Adulterous Infidelity James 4:4 “Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.” 1 John 2:15-16 “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the…
It is a Life of Protracted Infancy The carnal Christian never grows up. Stunted and dwarfed, he remains a mere “babe in Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and…
The up and down line in the diagram is photographic. It is almost cruelly self-revealing. It visualizes the average church member. It is like a costly picture cheaply framed or an exquisite garment illy fitted. One look tells you that something is wrong, and no matter how often you look, it never seems right….
That God has made ample provision in Christ for each person to live his life on the highest plane is evident from our previous studies. But that every believer does not exercise this privilege needs no argument. We feel how far short of it we ourselves fall, and we observe the low spiritual level…
IT IS A LIFE LIVED ON GOD’S APPOINTED PLANE As God has never had but one plan for the life of man, and that is a spiritual one, He has never had but one plane on which He means man to live, and that is the plane of the spiritual. Life lived on the…
IT IS A LIFE FASHIONED ON GOD’s ORIGINAL PLAN (3) The human body becomes the habitation of the triune God on earth. The spiritual man apprehends the spiritual significance and sacredness of his body. Under the Holy Spirit’s illumination, he learns what it becomes through the new birth. 2 Corinthians 6:16“And what agreement hath…
Through this act of God in regeneration, the maladjustment within the believer’s human personality is remedied. A proper balance between the constituent parts is restored; the sovereignty of the spirit over the soul and body is revived. The human spirit is again the premier in the governmental affairs of the human being, and the…
In God’s original plan, the human personality was a unity. The human spirit, dominated and directed by the Holy Spirit, was supreme in authority over the soul and the body, so the Holy Spirit, through the channel of the human spirit, made and kept the whole being spiritual. As we have seen in chapter…