Tag Archives: Pharisees

Kingdom of God

Posted on August 26, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 23:13 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the kingdom of heaven before human beings. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter.” When it comes to what many “religious” people … Continue reading →

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Building the Kingdom of God

Posted on March 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 21:43 Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit. Are you producing more kindness, compassion, goodwill and generosity with your life? The … Continue reading →

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Eternal Acceptance

Posted on February 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 8:11-12 The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Jesus’ … Continue reading →

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Shades of Gray

Posted on February 10, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 7:8-9 “You disregard God’s commandment but cling to human tradition.” Jesus went on to say, “How well you have set aside the commandment of God in order to uphold your tradition!” Jesus was quite at home with all people … Continue reading →

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Encourage Oneness

Posted on October 14, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 11:38-39 The Pharisee was amazed to see that (Jesus) did not observe the prescribed washing before the meal. The Lord said to him, “Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you … Continue reading →

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Blessed Into Being

Posted on September 5, 2014 by billtonnis

Luke 5:36 “No one tears a piece from a new cloak to patch an old one. Otherwise, he will tear the new and the piece from it will not match the old cloak.” The Pharisees thought that strict adherence to … Continue reading →

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Unconditionally Loved and Accepted

Posted on August 27, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 23:27 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of filth.” Most of Jesus’ words were kind … Continue reading →

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Building the Kingdom of God

Posted on July 18, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:7 “If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men.” The Pharisees condemned Jesus’ followers for picking the heads of grain and eating them on the Sabbath which was … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on March 21, 2014 by billtonnis

Matthew 21:43 “Therefore, I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” The only ones whom Jesus repeatedly reprimanded for “not getting it” were the … Continue reading →

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Blessings Abound

Posted on February 17, 2014 by billtonnis

Mark 8:11-12 The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? God … Continue reading →

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