"Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn bushes, or grapes from briers." Luke 6:44 Jesus started talking about trees. He was pointing out that good trees bring about a good fruit that bad trees cannot do. Then He talks about how each tree is recognized by its... Continue Reading →
Luke 3:9 Don’t Be Cut Down
"The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire." Luke 3:9 John the Baptist had grown up and started preaching. He was preparing a way for Jesus to come and start ministering. Some of the words... Continue Reading →
Matthew 13:22 Seeds Among Thorns
"The seed falling among thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful." Matthew 13:22 This verse continues the parable Jesus told about the sower and the seed. This seed falls among the thorns. If you have ever tried... Continue Reading →
Matthew 5:20 Surpassing Righteousness
"For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:20 Jesus just finished saying that He came to fulfill the law and not abolish it. He also stated that no one is supposed to ignore... Continue Reading →
Matthew 3:7-8 Produce Appropriate Fruit
"But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath? Produce fruit in keeping with repentance." Matthew 3:7-8 John was going around preaching repentance to the people. As soon as a person... Continue Reading →
