By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Why didn’t Jesus disciples fast? How does Jesus’ teaching concerning weddings and wineskins apply to us today? Previous Article Contents 1 Question Concerning Fasting:…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Matthew chapter records an event when Jesus ate a meal in the home of Levi (Matthew), a tax collector, in the company of other…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 Jesus demonstrates his authority over spiritual forces by healing the paralytic in Matthew 9. Previous Article Contents 1 Jesus’ Authority over Spiritual Forces: Saving…
By: Dr. Thomas O. Figart; ©2007 From Matthew 8:28-34, Dr. Figart deals with the topic of demon possession. He explains the legitimacy and limitations of demonic possession, and the effects…
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…