People Still Stumble Over Jesus

Romans 9:30-33 People Still Stumble Over Jesus Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Romans 9:30a What should we say then? Since God in His own pleasure had saved Jews by grace in the past, Paul now asked a pertinent question. What is God’s plan resulting in right now;...

The Ten Virgins

Matthew 25:1-13 The Ten Virgins Prepared by Dr. Marshall Matt. 25:1 (Holman) Then the kingdom of heaven will be like 10 virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom. The Parable of the 10 Virgins is one of Jesus’ most famous stories. It is the...

Don’t Waste Your Talents

Matthew 25:14-17 Don’t Waste Your Talents Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Matt. 25:14 (Holman) For it is just like a man going on a journey. He called his own slaves and turned over his possessions to them. The parable of the ten virgins emphasized watching for the...

Dig Up Your Talents

Matthew 25:18-23 Dig Up Your Talents Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Matt. 25:18 (Holman) But the man who had received one talent went off, dug a hole in the ground, and hid his master’s money. Thus enters, on a sour note, the star of the show, the slave who...

Don’t Abuse God’s Patience

Romans 9:23-29 Don’t Abuse God’s Patience Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Romans 9:23a And what if He did this to make known the riches of His glory on objects of mercy… The Lord delights in mercy, not punishment. Wrath eventually comes, but arrives slowly. Mercy...