Why Jesus Slept During the Storm & Why the Disciples Panicked!

Mark 4:37-40 KJV, “And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full. And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish? And heContinue reading “Why Jesus Slept During the Storm & Why the Disciples Panicked!”

Two Women: Lessons of True Faith in Jesus the Christ

Matthew 15:22-27 KJV, “And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send herContinue reading “Two Women: Lessons of True Faith in Jesus the Christ”

Pleasure Boats, of Thinkers and Not Doers, Proper Solemnity

Exodus 20:7 KJV, “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.” Exodus 20:14 KJV, “Thou shall not commit adultery.” Matthew 5:27-28 KJV, “Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: ButContinue reading “Pleasure Boats, of Thinkers and Not Doers, Proper Solemnity”

How To Exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 5:20-22 KJV, “For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be inContinue reading “How To Exceed the Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees”

Similarities & Differences Between Jews & Catholics

Matthew 5:17-19 KJV, “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever thereforeContinue reading “Similarities & Differences Between Jews & Catholics”

Salt and Light

Matthew 5:13 KJV, “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.” EG White, SOP Vol 2, 1877, p. 214, “The people could see theContinue reading “Salt and Light”

Why is it a Blessing to Mourn? What Kind of Mourning?

Matthew 5:4 KJV, “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” Ecclesiastes 7:2-3 KJV, “It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. Sorrow is better thanContinue reading “Why is it a Blessing to Mourn? What Kind of Mourning?”