Tag: False teachers
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Hosanna In The Highest
(John 12:12-19) When Jesus entered into Jerusalem the final time, his fame had spread far and wide. The people recognised His power and kingship as they spread branches of palm trees on the ground and cried out praises like, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord,” and “Hosanna in the Highest.”…
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The Cover Up
(John 12:9-11) When Jesus was discovered by the crowds at Bethany after he had raised Lazarus from the dead, the crowds flocked to see him. They also flocked to see Lazarus and this angered and outraged the Jewish leaders to the point they planned a great cover up. They planned this cover up by destroying…
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I Am The Good Shepherd
(John 10:11-15) There is a significant difference between Jesus and all others who came both before and after him. And not just because he was and is the Son of God. The big difference was in what he was prepared to do for those who love Him and the Father and His compassion and caring…
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There will be No Sneaking In
(John 10:1-6) I’m a bit old to go to nightclubs, but I have seen plenty of video and film footage of what they are like. To get into the really exclusive places you have to go through the front door. And there is always some really big dude with muscles on his muscles, a T-shirt…
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It’s Bleeding Obvious!
(John 9:24-34) When something is “bleeding obvious” shouldn’t you accept it? When something is as plain as the nose on your face, should you not just believe and accept it? Are you likely to say, “No that thing on my face between my eyes is NOT a nose. I don’t believe it!” Of course you…
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Seek and you WILL NOT Find!
(John 7:32-35) You say what?!? OK…all you Christians will be well aware of the scripture from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7:7 that says, “Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” So by now you’re thinking I’ve gone nuts…or worse,…
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Who Are You Learning From?
(John 7:14-18) Have you ever met a person who was just brilliant at something and yet they had never had any training? They may be a good builder, musician, sportsperson or academically brilliant but they have never had a lesson on that topic in their life? You do come across such people and it makes…
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Should You or Shouldn’t You?
(John 7:10-12) Everyone has an opinion about Jesus. They did in His day and they do today. If ever there was anything that caused people to have divided opinions it was Jesus. Should you listen to what He says or shouldn’t you? Is what you are being told by someone about him truth or isn’t…
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Jesus Knew What Was in Man
(John 2:23-25) Whom should you trust? Who can you trust and know that you will be OK in all situations? Until you really know a person it is not wise to entrust yourself to them as people will take advantage of others if they have the opportunity. In this section of scripture we see that…
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Behold, the Lamb of God
(John 1:29-34) The gospel of John is incredibly powerful. It contains so much knowledge and teaching that it can only have been inspired by the Holy Spirit. One of the problems with this simplicity of the gospel of John is that it is easy to miss important teachings and concepts. As an example, this single…
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Do Not Be Led Astray
(Luke 21:5-9) I have learned that when the Lord says something we need to listen. No surprises in that. But when He gives us a warning about something we need to especially listen, for if He is warning us, then it is clear there is a strong reason for his warning. And it is even…
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Beware of the Scribes
(Luke 20:41-47) There were many instances in the Bible where Jesus gave us warnings. Mostly they were warnings about men and in particular about those who professed to teach the word of God but were false teachers or false prophets. In this section of scripture he tells us to beware of the scribes who exhibit…