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Luk 20:27 Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, Luk 20:28 Saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. Luk 20:29 There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died witho...

God gives His people whom He has chosen and saved faith to believe their interest and union in the Lord Jesus Christ. We do not get saved by trusting in Christ. Rather, God givers faith to believe to all those who are chosen in christ, redeemed by Christ and united to Christ. Faith is the means by which these blessings are revealed to us and enjoyed by us. Salvation is of the Lord!

Luk 20:20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. Luk 20:21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: Luk 20:22 Is it law...

God's love, like all God's blessings comes to His people in Christ Jesus. We cannot know God's love outside of Jesus Christ. It is everlasting love. It is powerful, efficacious love which accomplishes all God's will to save His chosen people. It is particular, distinguishing and personal love that will never change and never fail. We can never be separated from the love of God in J...

Our Redemption by Jesus Christ is the source of many blessed gifts and privileges. God purposed before the beginning of the world to save a people and deliver them from their sin. He accomplished this by sending His Son to die on the cross and ransom His elect people with His precious blood.

Luk 20:1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, Luk 20:2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? Luk 20:3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and a...

If I am in Christ it means that when God looks at me He sees His Son Jesus Christ. Then, when He looks at His dearly beloved Son, He sees me. All my corruption as a fallen sinner has been laid upon Christ Jesus and owned as His. All the perfections of the GodMan Jesus Christ are reckoned to be mine.

Luk 19:45 And he went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold therein, and them that bought; Luk 19:46 Saying unto them, It is written, My house is the house of prayer: but ye have made it a den of thieves. Luk 19:47 And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, Luk 19:48 And could not find what they might...

Our God will supply all the needs of His people out of His glorious bounty for the sake of Jesus Christ. We may ask for His help in matters spiritual and natural. He knows what we need and He will supply.

Contentment is a great blessing in this life. True contentment is knowing God's peace and trusting God’s providence. Paul teaches us that we can do all things through the Lord Jesus Christ who strengthens us and teaches His people contentment by the trials we face.

Luk 19:36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. Luk 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen; Luk 19:38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. L...

The Apostle Paul directs the Lord's people to think upon the Lord Jesus Christ for He, alone, is true, honest, just, pure, lovely, reputable, virtuous and worthy of praise.

Luk 19:28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. Luk 19:29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, Luk 19:30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him...

Paul teaches the church at Philippi that Christian joy, contentment and peace is to be obtained when a believer understands the close care and constant presence of the Lord Jesus. True peace is found in trusting in the Lord Jesus and committing our need into His care.

Luk 19:11 And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought that the kingdom of God should immediately appear. Luk 19:12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return. Luk 19:13 And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occu...

The Book of Life is God's eternal purpose of election by which He chose a people to salvation from before the world was made. God has a personal, particular, chosen people and the Book of Life contains their names. All those whose names are written in the Lamb's Book of Life have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb and will enter heaven with Him.

Luk 19:1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Luk 19:2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. Luk 19:3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. Luk 19:4 And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that way. Luk 19:5 And whe...

The Lord Jesus Christ is the most important person in our lives. However, the Apostle Paul teaches us that there are those who are enemies of His cross and His gospel. We cannot be friends with those who deny His truth. Our conversation is in heaven. By grace, through faith we are a heavenly people with heavenly desires. Soon the Lord will come and take us to Himself.

Luk 18:35 And it came to pass, that as he was come nigh unto Jericho, a certain blind man sat by the way side begging: Luk 18:36 And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant. Luk 18:37 And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by. Luk 18:38 And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou Son of David, have mercy on me. Luk 18:39 And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold hi...

The Apostle Paul is eager to stress the finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ and the complete sufficiency of that work for His people’s full salvation. However, Paul does not wish to appear complacent or self-satisfied so as to rest on his laurels. He has a race to run, a prize to receive, a glory to obtain and he presses on to follow Christ according to the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Luk 18:31 Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished. Luk 18:32 For he shall be delivered unto the Gentiles, and shall be mocked, and spitefully entreated, and spitted on: Luk 18:33 And they shall scourge him, and put him to death: and the third day he shall ris...

The Apostle Paul is writing to the Philippian believers about Christ's righteousness, Christ's faith and the power of Christ's resurrection. These three subjects encapsulate the gospel of God's free grace to sinners and speak of our eternal security, our present blessedness and our future glory.

It is good to be able to assess what is important in life. Too often we find ourselves pre-occupied with cares and concerns that really are not important at all. Here Paul teaches us to value the Lord Jesus and knowledge of Him as our Saviour. There is no greater privilege in life than winning Christ.