In the first part of His Olivet Discourse, Jesus anticipates the destruction of Jerusalem (eventually takes place in AD 70) and exhorts all to be ready for His second coming.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 21
Ken Boa teaches on Matthew 21, in which we see, among other themes, the central theme of mounting opposition to Jesus by the religious leaders of His day (ultimately leading to His death, burial, and resurrection).
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 17
Following Jesus’ question of the disciples in Matthew 16, “Who do you say that I am?” in Matthew 17, we read the solid evidences that Jesus fulfills the qualifications for Israel’s Messiah in His lineage, His healing ministry, and His teachings.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 13
In this chapter of Matthew, we see Jesus using parables to conceal the truth from those who would reject it, and to reveal the truth to those who would receive and believe.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 7
Ken Boa teaches on the third chapter of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus exhorts His followers to examine themselves when tempted to have a censorious attitude toward others.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 6
Ken Boa continues with Matthew 6 in the New Testament portion of his 365 Key Chapters of the Bible series. Continuing the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus tells His listeners they should do things such as praying, fasting, and giving to please God rather than impress people. He also stresses the need to look to the heavenly Father for every good thing.
Read More365 Key Chapters of the Bible: Matthew 5
Ken Boa teaches on Matthew 5, the first in the New Testament portion of his 365 Key Chapters of the Bible series based on Handbook to Scripture. For the first part of the lesson, he also provides an overview on how the Old and New Testaments connect.
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The Seven Last Words of Christ
These are the seven last recorded statements of Jesus Christ before His death on the cross, along with some surrounding context.
Read MoreA Study of 1 Peter: Recap
Peter: A Case Study in Character
This article is a continuation of the article “Growing in Character,” which we recommend reading first.
Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness,
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