By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Jesus demonstrated His power over nature when He calmed the storm on the Sea of Galilee. But why were His disciples so fearful? Why,…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 What does the phrase “Permit me first to go and burry my father” in Matthew 8:21 imply? Dr. Figart gives us a fascinating look…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Someone has said that it is discipline and determination, not merely desire that determines destiny. In Matthew 8 and Luke 9 three followers of…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Continuing in Matthew 8, we see more examples of Jesus as the Healer. According to Isaiah, these healing miracles were part of His credentials…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Jesus is revealed to us in Matthew as a Healer. This month Dr. Figart explains what we learn about Him and about faith from…
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…