Ray Bentley - August 4, 2019 - Matthew 21:33-46
In the parable of the vineyard that Jesus told, the householder is God the Father, the Son is the Lord Jesus, and the farmers are a picture of Israel. The Lord delivered them from Egypt and planted them in a rich land of milk and honey. He gave material and spiritual blessings asking only that they bear fruit! And that fruit comes directly from having a personal relationship with the Son. When trials come,we can either be broken in humble surrender, or we will be broken in final judgment.
Ray Bentley - September 1, 2019 - Matthew 16:17-19
Understanding "ecclesia"or the church. Ecclesia is the Greek word defined as “a called out assembly or congregation.” It is where decisions were made in the spheres of law, education, and the marketplace, even the declaring of war. The imagery ...
Ray Bentley - September 8, 2019 - Matthew 22:1-14
The Bible makes it clear that nothing matters more than relationships. First with God, then with other people. “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength… and love your neighbor as yoursel...
Ray Bentley - September 15, 2019 - Matthew 22:15-22
Jesus' enemies tried to trap Him with a series of “loaded” questions. They were bent on trying to discredit Him and hoping He would say something that would allow them to arrest Him. When asked if He should pay taxes to Caesar, He asked, holding...
