Matthew 26:14-16 Then one of the twelve, named Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests, and said, “What are you willing to give me to deliver Him up to you?” And they weighed out to him thirty pieces of silver. And from then on he began looking for a good opportunity to betray Him. Do … Continue reading The Beginning of Birth Pangs
Author: russellpmissives
One of those "fishermen"types, of which the world would not approve but whatever reason, given gifts from God. They aren't for me, I am here to serve. From Bible studies to guitar lessons, helping people is forefront.
Pure Perfume Poured in Preparation
Matthew 26:6 then, blah blah blah, 7 then, blah blah blah, and so forth -13, then, more blah blah blah. Remember, like the book Matthew, My missives build on each other. "Now when Jesus was in Bethany, at the home of Simon the leper..." Bethany was a village, just outside of Jerusalem, near the Mount … Continue reading Pure Perfume Poured in Preparation
The Passover is Coming…
To a Close If you are here for health, wealth, happiness, style, lifestyle or breaking news about President Trump, I can't offer any of that. But if you are willing to read, it may change the way in which you think. Matthewew 26 1:5 "And it came about that when Jesus had finished all these … Continue reading The Passover is Coming…
When Were You Hungry?
Matthew 25:31-46 “But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. And all the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; and He will … Continue reading When Were You Hungry?
The Slothful Slave
Matthew 25:14-30 For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves, and entrusted his possessions to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another, two, and to another, one, each according to his own ability; and he went on his journey. Immediately the one … Continue reading The Slothful Slave
The Foolish Five; Twice
Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be comparable to ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. “And five of them were foolish, and five were prudent. “For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the prudent took oil in flasks along … Continue reading The Foolish Five; Twice
The Readiness is All
Matthew 24:42-51 Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. “But be sure of this, that if the head of the house had known at what time of the night the thief was coming, he would have been on the alert and would not have allowed his … Continue reading The Readiness is All
Signs of The Times?
Matthew 24:32-41 “Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door. “Truly I say to you, this generation will … Continue reading Signs of The Times?
An Awesome Assembly
A Beautiful Beginning A Concerted Calling A Dire Day An Efficacious Edification A Fantastic Fellowship Matthew 24:29-31 “But immediately after the tribulation of those days THE SUN WILL BE DARKENED, AND THE MOON WILL NOT GIVE ITS LIGHT, AND THE STARS WILL FALL from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken, … Continue reading An Awesome Assembly
Back to the Future, Again
Matthew 24:15-28 Jesus continues to answer the disciples' questions of, when, and what were the signs of his coming and the end of the age? We have a lot of questions, two are important to consider as we read the context. One, to whom was this written? Second, and more importantly, to whom was Jesus … Continue reading Back to the Future, Again
It’s The End of the World as THEY Know It
Matthew 24:3-14 And as He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered and said to them, “See to it that no one … Continue reading It’s The End of the World as THEY Know It
The Damnation Lamentation
Matthew 23:37+38; 24:1+2 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling. “Behold, your house is being left to you desolate! “For I say to you, … Continue reading The Damnation Lamentation
Six or Seven Woes
Or; The Fallout of the Pharisees, From A-Z--Not Literally Matthew 23: 13-36 “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from men; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. [Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, … Continue reading Six or Seven Woes
Turning Tides and a Prelude to a List
Matthew 22:41-45; 23:1-10 Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question, saying, “What do you think about the Christ, whose son is He?” They said to Him, “The son of David.” He said to them, “Then how does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord,’ saying, ‘THE LORD SAID TO MY … Continue reading Turning Tides and a Prelude to a List
Sadducees and Scripture; Angels and After-life
Matthew 22:23-40 On that day some Sadducees (who say there is no resurrection) came to Him and questioned Him, saying, “Teacher, Moses said, ‘IF A MAN DIES, HAVING NO CHILDREN, HIS BROTHER AS NEXT OF KIN SHALL MARRY HIS WIFE, AND RAISE UP AN OFFSPRING TO HIS BROTHER.’ “Now there were seven brothers with us; … Continue reading Sadducees and Scripture; Angels and After-life
The Tax Trap
Matthew 22:15-22 Then the Pharisees went and counseled together how they might trap Him in what He said. And they sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial … Continue reading The Tax Trap
Uninvited
Matthew 22:1-14 And Jesus answered and spoke to them again in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king, who gave a wedding feast for his son. “And he sent out his slaves to call those who had been invited to the wedding feast, and they were unwilling to come. “Again … Continue reading Uninvited
Deliniated Discourse
Wretches With a Wretched End Matthew 21:28-46 But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go work today in the vineyard.’ “And he answered and said, ‘I will, sir’; and he did not go. “And he came to the second and said the same … Continue reading Deliniated Discourse
A Cause for Pause
Matthew 21:23-27 And when He had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?” And Jesus answered and said to them, “I will ask you one thing … Continue reading A Cause for Pause
Fruitless
And Mountain Moving Matthew 21:17-22 "And He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there." "Now in the morning, when He returned to the city, He became hungry. And seeing a lone fig tree by the road, He came to it, and found nothing on it except leaves only; and … Continue reading Fruitless
Triumphal Entry To Typically Tragic Times Part Two
You Have Been Replaced Context is King, Author's Aspirations to his Audience are Apex, Genre is the General, Expository Exegesis of Examples Enlightens, and Dividing Rightly the Word of Truth either confirms or cancels our preconceived notions and presuppositions. We begin with the context. Matthew 21:1-17 And when they had approached Jerusalem and had come … Continue reading Triumphal Entry To Typically Tragic Times Part Two
Triumphal Entry To Typically Tragic Times: Part One
History Repeats Itself Matthew 21:8-17 And most of the multitude spread their garments in the road, and others were cutting branches from the trees, and spreading them in the road. And the multitudes going before Him, and those who followed after were crying out, saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David; BLESSED IS HE WHO … Continue reading Triumphal Entry To Typically Tragic Times: Part One
The King is Coming
And On A Ass? Don't be offended, I am not swearing but using the Old English word for donkey to highlight the humility and I am employing the use of alliteration. But we'll get back to this. Matthew 21 1:7, a very bad place to pause, however, we have to pause somewhere, it might as … Continue reading The King is Coming
Themes From A Scene
Matthew 20:17-34 And as Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn Him to … Continue reading Themes From A Scene
Sweet Equity
The Quality of Equality Matthew 20:1-16 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. “And when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius for the day, he sent them into his vineyard. “And he went out about the third … Continue reading Sweet Equity
Out of the Ordinary
Matthew 19:27-30 Then Peter answered and said to Him, “Behold, we have left everything and followed You; what then will there be for us?” And Jesus said to them, “Truly I say to you, that you who have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne, you … Continue reading Out of the Ordinary
Who’s Good?
Matthew 19:17-31 And behold, one came to Him and said, “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?” And He said to him, “Why are you asking Me about what is good? There is only One who is good; but if you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” … Continue reading Who’s Good?
Changing Mind’s About Children
Matthew 19:13-15 This is dedicated to those who suffered through my last missive. It's short and hopefully, sweet. Then some children were brought to Him so that He might lay His hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, “Let the children alone, and do not hinder them from coming … Continue reading Changing Mind’s About Children
Let No Man Separate
Mathew 19:1-12 Take a deep breath... And it came about that when Jesus had finished these words, He departed from Galilee, and came into the region of Judea beyond the Jordan; and great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there. And some Pharisees came to Him, testing Him, and saying, “Is it lawful for … Continue reading Let No Man Separate
Faith of Forgiveness
Matthew 18 21-35 Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. “For this reason the kingdom of heaven may … Continue reading Faith of Forgiveness
