The Need For Humility Selfishness and disunity of God’s people was and continues to be a big problem. By nature, all of us
are rebels who want to be celebrities instead of servants. The disciples were no exception; they
wanted to know who was greatest in the kingdom (v.1). In this passage Jesus teache …
New Babes in Christ Children are important to God. In order to demonstrate the importance God attaches to them, the
Lord gave the disciples the following illustration (v. 10). Suppose a man who owns one hundred
sheep suddenly discovers that one is missing (vv. 11-12). Will he not leave them and sear …
The Biblical Principles For Church Discipline What should we do when another Christian has sinned against us? Our Lord gave three guiding
principles for every Christian to follow:Go to the person in private (v. 15). Above all else, go to him
with the idea of winning your brother, not winning an argument. When you do it …
How Many Times Should We Forgive? Peter asked the Lord how many times you should forgive someone who did something to wrong
you (v. 21). He asked if 7 times was enough and the Lord said, “not just 7 times but 77 times (v.
22).” Then a story was told about a king who called his officials in and ask …
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The Need For Humility
Selfishness and disunity of God’s people was and continues to be a big problem. By nature, all of us are rebels who want to be celebrities instead of servants. The disciples were no exception; they wanted to know who was greatest in the kingdom (v.1). In this passage Jesus teache …
New Babes in Christ
Children are important to God. In order to demonstrate the importance God attaches to them, the Lord gave the disciples the following illustration (v. 10). Suppose a man who owns one hundred sheep suddenly discovers that one is missing (vv. 11-12). Will he not leave them and sear …
The Biblical Principles For Church Discipline
What should we do when another Christian has sinned against us? Our Lord gave three guiding principles for every Christian to follow:Go to the person in private (v. 15). Above all else, go to him with the idea of winning your brother, not winning an argument. When you do it …
How Many Times Should We Forgive?
Peter asked the Lord how many times you should forgive someone who did something to wrong you (v. 21). He asked if 7 times was enough and the Lord said, “not just 7 times but 77 times (v. 22).” Then a story was told about a king who called his officials in and ask …