This highlights a disconnect between hearing and internalizing the message. Historically, this was a critique of the religious leaders of Israel who, despite their knowledge of the Scriptures, failed to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. It serves as a warning against superficial engagement with God's...
One of the occupational hazards of being a pastor is over-familiarity with God's Word (see James 3:1). I read and study and teach the Scriptures, and have for many decades. But familiarity with the Word, knowing what is right, can be deceiving. It can breed a kind of self-...
I’m a christian lady and I’ve prayed often for God to heal me and I had a couple of friends who go to church where I do, and her husband had a dream that I’d be healed, so I’ve not given up hope and still pray often, but sometimes with this disease, it really takes a ...
In this message the Holy Spirit asks …. …”When your family comes to your door, looking to you for help as one who claimed to know the Lord, how will you answer them? When they ask you why your God didn’t warn you of what was coming so you would be prepared, what will you ...