We have provided manuscripts of our lessons since 1999. These are available through the Christian Devotional website. If you are interested in them, click on the CF link.
Now, for the first time, we are excited to present this series on Matthew as Podcasts in addition to the manuscripts. These messages are given at our adult Sunday School class at Foothill Bible Church in Lincoln, CA. They are recorded and edited by Ken Leiplein, whom I thank for his work. We hope you find them a blessing.
Studies in Matthew
Lesson 72 - Being Right Isn't Acceptance
Thursday, July 9, 2009
The two sections we’re considering in this session show two types of rejection of the kingdom. The first is the rejection of Jesus by His home town. The second describes the total and final
Lesson 71 - What Are You Willing to Pay?
Thursday, July 9, 2009
In this section we look at the next four parables. They focus on those who seek God’s kingdom. This was especially apropos for the disciples, those who were seekers, and for their future as the ones
Lesson 70 - Trying to Stop Growth
Sunday, June 21, 2009
These are interesting parables because they are open to two different types of interpretations. Does the mustard seed speak of positive or negative growth within the church?
The leaven speaks of
Lesson 69 - What Kind of Ground Are You?
Sunday, June 21, 2009
In this parable Christ discusses the different kind of responses to the gospel. As we see these responses we are able to understand the final response to God’s truth is dependent on the Holy Spirit
Lesson 68 - Parables - An Introduction
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
In studying the parables there are certain basic rules necessary to avoid reading more into them than is there. We need to understand the cultural context. And so in this session we took the time to
