Paul continues to show the benefits of prophesying over tongues for the simple and obvious reason that one is understandable. But the other is more 'exciting'. The Corinthians had a…
Paul challenges the Corinthians to pursue the spiritual gifts that benefit more people - in this case prophecy more than tongues. With the eventual disappearance of the role of prophets…
In this well-known chapter on love, Paul tackles the attitude one must have when using our spiritual gifts. Do we use the to impress people or serve people? There's a…
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus reminds us again of the need to love God and love one another. In 7:12 Jesus summarizes that we love one another best…
Jesus had taught that the greatest commandments were to love God and love one another. Now He says to love one another in a new way. What's the new way?
Jesus used the parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate for a religious leader what loving God and your neighbour looks like. He thought he did love God because he…
Jesus quotes Lev. 19 as part of the greatest commandment. Here we see both loving god and loving others. Let's explore what this passage means and how Jesus wants us…
When asked what the greatest commandment was Jesus quoted Deut. 6 and Lev. 19. Deut. 6:4-5 is what every Jewish person knows is the Shema. How do we love God…
As Mary and Joseph follow the law and go to the temple for Jesus' circumcision and pay the redemption price after 40 days of Mary's purification, God arranges for two…
