“Later, Matthew invited Jesus and His disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. But when the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, ‘Why does your teacher eat with such scum?’ When Jesus heard this, He said, ‘Healthy people don’t need a doctor – sick peopleContinue reading “Approval or Mercy?”
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Feeling Like an Outcast?
“For the Sovereign Lord, who brings back the outcasts of Israel, says: I will bring others, too, besides My people Israel.” (Isaiah 56:8 NLT) Have you ever felt like an outcast? According to The Merriam-Webster Dictionary an outcast is “one who is cast out by society.” The Jews of Jesus’ day were quick to declareContinue reading “Feeling Like an Outcast?”
The Gospel vs Religion
“And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get.” (Matthew 6:16 NLT) In our July 10th worship, Dr. Bryan Loritts shared aContinue reading “The Gospel vs Religion”
