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Ancient Truth: Intro to Matthew

Posted on November 7, 2012 by ehurst

I completely rewrote the introduction to Matthew’s Gospel: By tradition, Matthew was a cousin of Jesus – their fathers were brothers. Also known by the name Levi, this fellow was employed in collecting King Herod’s taxes. There is a lot … Continue reading →

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Ancient Truth: Series Introduction

Posted on November 7, 2012 by ehurst

As this is a series of books, they will be bound under a common theme. What follows is the introduction which will appear in each volume of the series: Mankind is fallen, in need of redemption. The one single source … Continue reading →

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Next Project: Ancient Truth

Posted on November 6, 2012 by ehurst

The working title is “Ancient Truth” for a series of abbreviated commentaries on Scripture, offered for free. This is the collection of Bible study lessons I’ve been writing for the past decade as we’ve done house church. Each Sunday, the … Continue reading →

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I Can Read Your Mind

Posted on November 6, 2012 by ehurst

Actually, we can’t even read our own minds. I recall a popular topic for discussion in the very active teenage group at the church I attended. The basic assertion is the Devil can’t read the mind of a born-again soul. … Continue reading →

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Soul Seeds: Public Privacy

Posted on November 6, 2012 by ehurst

Then one of the Pharisees asked Him to eat with him. And He went to the Pharisee’s house, and reclined to eat. And behold, a woman in the city who was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus reclined at … Continue reading →

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Soul Seeds: Can't Please `Em

Posted on November 5, 2012 by ehurst

How many of us have ever had a friend who just had to have their own way? Not merely in most things, but everything? I’ve known people like that. In truth, there is a time in our lives when just … Continue reading →

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Soul Seeds: Self-Appointed Fools

Posted on November 4, 2012 by ehurst

Very early in Jesus’ ministry, He stayed mostly in Galilee. People came from all over that part of the world to see Him. With all the crowds constantly following Him around, it must have been at times quite maddening. While … Continue reading →

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Haggai: Intro and Chapter 1

Posted on November 3, 2012 by ehurst

Introduction His name means “Festive” — the only figure in Scripture so named. In 538 BC, Cyrus released the Exiles to return to their various kingdoms whence Babylon had taken them. The decree for those of Judah was generous, but … Continue reading →

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Soul Seeds: Christ's Wedding Feast

Posted on November 2, 2012 by ehurst

Of all the parables I’ve seen abused and twisted, this one seems to get it the most. We find in Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus is yet again hammering the Jewish leadership. Whether this story came on the same day as the … Continue reading →

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Soul Seeds: The Institution Can Fail

Posted on November 1, 2012 by ehurst

There’s no way to make this lesson short, so buckle your seatbelts and hang on. Somewhere between “abject submission” and “absolute contempt”, we can find a godly attitude about the organized Body of Believers commonly called “The Church.” Protestants are … Continue reading →

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