THE CONTEXT OF THE PARABLE OF THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS (MT. 25:1-13) Jesus connected preparation for the end times to intimacy with God. In Matthew 24-25, Jesus taught on the end times (Mt. 24:3-44) then applied his teaching in three parables to those He called to leadership (Mt. 24:45-25:30) before describing His final judgment [...]

A true transformation. A dear friend passed about 2 weeks ago. A great man of God. Now as I sat in a Catholic church, listening and hearing what was going on I sensed something familiar. There was no sorrow only peace. I was familiar with a presence I had not been with in years. It [...]

INTRODUCTION Premise: the issues that determine who we are and how we live are found in how we relate to Jesus in our past, present and future. All three provide keys that shape us and unlock our heart. Jesus desires to unlock our heart that we might be fully alive. We encounter Him in issues [...]

THE HOLY SPIRIT IS RESTORING THE FIRST COMMANDMENT TO FIRST PLACE The great commandment is to love God with all our heart. This is God’s first priority in our life. The Spirit will restore the first commandment to first place in the generation Jesus returns. 37 Jesus said to him, “You shall love the LORD [...]

DAVID HAS BEEN GIVEN AS GOD’S PATTERN (WITNESS) FOR THE REDEEMED 3 The sure mercies of David. 4 Indeed I have given him as a witness to the people. (Isa. 55:3-4) 15 I will give you shepherds according to My heart…will feed you with…understanding (Jer. 3:15) David is a model for obedience and faith and [...]