By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 In Matthew chapters 8-10 Christ presents His authority as the king by showing His prophetic claim to the throne of David. He does this…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Are you obeying Christ’s words, or are you disobedient? That’s the difference between building on a solid foundation, and building on no foundation at…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 False prophets are the main subject of Matthew 7:15-23, but false implies that true prophets are present also. Dr. Figart explains how you can…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Previously in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus had been speaking to His true disciples, but now he turns to the people who had…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Some of the greatest teaching on prayer in the Bible come in the so-called “Sermon on the Mount.” Dr. Figart illustrates and applies the…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 In Matthew 7:7-8 Jesus gives three principles concerning prayer: dependence, desire and decision. Dr. Figart explains each of these, and what they mean for…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Matthew 7:6 reads, “Give not that which is holy to the dogs, neither cast your pearls before swine,…” Who or what are referred to…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Matthew 7 contains several commands concerning criticism. Dr. Figart suggests that Christ is telling his disciples not to act toward one another like the…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Jesus demonstrates his authority over natural forces when he heals the woman with the hemorrhage. Was she healed simply by touching His robe, or…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Jesus demonstrates his authority over natural forces when he heals the woman with the hemorrhage. Was she healed simply by touching His robe, or…