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Pharisees

More righteous than the Pharisees?

June 3, 2013 by Mark McIntyre
More Righteous

Jesus states we must be more righteous than the scribes and Pharisees to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. How is this possible? Why would Jesus say this?

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Heaven, Pharisees, Righteousness, scribes, Sermon on the Mount 2 Comments

Righteousness, Scribes and Pharisees

December 11, 2016August 4, 2012 by Mark McIntyre

Jesus told his disciples that to enter Heaven, their righteousness would have to surpass that of the Pharisees. How could this be done? Should we throw in the towel or is there an answer to this problem?

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Pharisees, righeousness, scribes 4 Comments

Truth – the antidote to shame

November 26, 2015May 28, 2012 by Mark McIntyre
Shame on you

Christians are to be followers of the Truth. Truth dispels shame and as a result, shame should not be a part of any church culture.

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Body of Christ, Christ, Christianity, Church, God, Jesus, pharisee, Pharisees, Sin 2 Comments

Hunger and Thirst for the Right Thing

July 25, 2012January 8, 2012 by Mark McIntyre
Hunger

In the 4th Beatitude, Jesus tells us that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be filled. What does this mean for today?

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Beatitude, Christ, God, Gospel of Matthew, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Pharisees, Sermon on the Mount Leave a comment

Absent From the Great Banquet

May 21, 2019June 13, 2011 by Mark McIntyre
Banquet

The Banquet Table is Set Luke 14:16-24 records the parable of the Great Banquet. The main point of the story is that the invited guests gave lame excuses as to why they could not attend. In the place of the original invitees, the dregs of society are then persuaded to enter into the feast. Jesus … Read more

Categories Bible Reflection Tags Church, Israel, Jesus, Pharisees, relationship 1 Comment

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