It is possible to show respect to Christ and the things of God and yet remain an unbeliever. The Pharisee, Simon, shows respect to Christ – he is polite, but he has no love of our Lord. You can go to church, sit in a pew, sing the Psalms, and want nothing to do with Jesus Christ. Being religious does […]

Our Lord Jesus Christ compares the unbelieving hearts of the Jews to children at play. No matter who God sends to them, no matter what the message, they are never satisfied. They are always finding fault, complaining, and objecting – refusing to listen. But these objections are only a cover for their hatred of what God has to say. The […]

As soon as the disciples of John the Baptist leave, Jesus begins defending the reputation of John. He sees that the people around him are inclined to think lightly of John. To the crowds of the day he is old news. He used to be very popular, but now in prison and deserted by most, the crowds have moved on […]