Archive for April, 2008

God and Sex

Today’s Bible Reading is Matthew 5:27-32.
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” -Matthew 5:27-28
What does Jesus have to say about sex? Adultery? Lust? Divorce? Does he just [...]

 
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Anger, Disputes, and Murder

Today’s Bible Reading is Matthew 5:21-26.
“So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift.” -Matthew 5:23-24
Jesus seems to [...]

 
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Salt and Light: Being a Christian in the World

Today’s bible reading is Matthew 5: 13-20.
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.  No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine [...]

 
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Jesus, Promised Messiah

Today’s Bible Reading is Luke 24:27.
“Then beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them the things about himself in all the scriptures.”
How did Jesus himself interpret the Old Testament writings, which were the only scriptures available to his disciples while Jesus was alive?  Why does it matter to us today?

 
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