This is a story of a rich man who had a huge art gallery, and he had a terrific son. And the son would go into the streets, and one day he befriended a beggar. And he started to see this beggar regularly, and he’d describe his father’s big home and the paintings and all that his father did in … [Read more...]
Today’s News & Biblical Views: Jesus Among Our Elected Officials
Today’s News & Biblical Views. Today's guest is Rob Fields, Executive Director of The Leaders of Faith Foundation. Click Link to the Broadcast. https://vimeo.com/262041603 Politics is shaping our culture for better or for worse all around us and every day. Wouldn’t you like to know if … [Read more...]
Sunday Post: What is the importance of the resurrection of Christ?
Sermon Excerpt from Rob Fields What is the importance of the resurrection of Christ? Does it make all the difference in the world between other religions? Does it have any bearings on the point of looking for the Messiah still? There are several reasons why the resurrection was necessary, … [Read more...]
Beatitudes: Poor in Spirit
The poor in spirit (Matt. 5:3) are those who consciously depend on God, not on themselves; they are “poor” inwardly, having no ability in themselves to please God (cf. Rom. 3:9-12). Rather fascinating aspects about the poor. Two words are used in the Greek for poor. The first word describes the … [Read more...]
Beatitudes
Beatitudes: Overview Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will … [Read more...]
Early Teachings of Jesus
A Journey with Jesus By Rob Fields, 2017 Introduction Matthew 5-7 The work of Jesus to serve is in the very early stages. People have heard Him speak as many prophets before but now with an urgency of the Kingdom being closer. Word is spreading in the region of healings of the sick and … [Read more...]