There’s the “bank of earth” and there’s the bank of heaven, and the one in heaven gives a far better rate of interest. But what’s wrong with “banking” my wealth on earth?
What is it about the “Lord’s Prayer” and other comments from the Sermon on the Mount” that can help us pray a deeper prayer than what we’ve prayed before?
Why would Jesus seemingly praise the Pharisees saying our righteousness should exceed theirs? Why would I need to compare my righteousness to that of men that Jesus despised?
Solomon said that the Temple he built wasn’t big enough for God to live in… but we’re told God dwelt there anyway. Why would God take up residence in the Temple (and the Tabernacle), and where does He dwell now?
Psalm 118 prophesied a cornerstone that the builders would reject. That cornerstone was Jesus – but why was He rejected… and how can we avoid the same mistake?
