Opened Scriptures Bible Studies

Jesus began this chapter of Matthew's gospel by answering a question that was designed to entrap Him with His words. The Pharisees followed the traditions of men by permitting divorce for almost any reason. Jesus made the original intent of God very clear. Marriage was a covenant relationship between one man and one woman for life. Moses permitted divorce for the reason of adultery because the men had obstinate spirits of rebellion against God. Jesus brought back the right view of marriage that honored God and protected families. His disciples said that it was good to remain unmarried but Jesus showed why their reaction was wrong. Next, the disciples displayed a bit of hard heartedness by turning away parents who brought their small children to Christ for His blessing. Jesus made it clear that they were to bring the little children to Him. Next, after answering the rich young ruler's question about obtaining eternal life, Jesus used the tenth commandment to expose his covetous ...

  This chapter began with Pharisees trying to entrap Jesus with His Words. They asked Christ about divorce and remarriage and Jesus set the record straight according to God's law. Then, Jesus' disciples tried to turn away parents who brought their children to Jesus seeking a blessing. Jesus swiftly told the disciples in no uncertain terms that they must allow those little children to come to Him. Again, this is in accord with the law of God and we looked at some examples of young children who were brought to the Lord at a young age. Matthew 19:16  And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?  Another man came to Jesus with a question regarding eternal life.  Jesus' reply and the conversation He had with His disciples afterward, close out Matthew chapter nineteen. Luke's gospel tells us that he was a younger man and that he was a "certain ruler" which means he was probably a judge presiding over...

Matthew 19:13  Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them. This small section gives us some insight into the disciple's hearts. Some parents in the crowd that followed Jesus brought their little children to Christ. They wished that Jesus would lay His hands on them and confer a blessing upon their lives. In bringing their children to Jesus these parents testified of the respect they had for Christ and knew that He was full of grace and blessing. This reminds us that when we are born again by the power of the gospel, we also should endeavor to glorify Christ by bringing our loved ones to Him. This means sharing the gospel of Christ with those whom we love and earnestly praying for the Spirit of God to do a mighty work in their hearts. Most children that were brought to Jesus were suffering some illness or affliction and grieving parents sought help from Christ. However, these children are physicall...

  Here is where to find indexes containing all Bible lessons posted on this blog since its inception in 2019. Click on the drop down menu and look for the archives tab. Then find the date listed below to find the appropriate index. I hope this will help you find lessons on a particular book of topic that we have studied through. An index for all lessons posted from 2019 through 2021, was published on  September 7, 2022. An index for all lessons posted in 2022, was published  J anuary 24, 2023. An index for all lessons posted in 2023 was posted on  February 28, 2024.  An index for all lessons was posted in 2025 was posted on January 24, 2026. Below you will find links to the YouTube channel of the church we attend, Heritage Baptist Church, in Smithville Ohio. Pastor recently had surgery and asked me to fill the pulpit for last Wednesday evening service at our church. Below is a link to the audio of my message. In addition, I am posting my notes so that ...