Tag Archives: Hypocrisy

A Parable about Humility – Pharisee & the Tax Collector – Luke 18:9-14

Posted on May 13, 2025 by dkoop

Jesus told this parable because there where those who looked down their noses at others.  Who were proud of their religion, Jesus is fixing to tick them off. TWO GUYS “Two men went up to the temple to pray… (vs. … Continue reading →

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God’s 9th Commandment – Exodus 20:16

Posted on February 3, 2024 by dkoop

Tell the Truth:  “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.”  Exodus 20:16 Lie:  An untrue statement made deliberately.  To give a false impression (Webster) The Lies We Tell (a partial list)   Mark Twain said there are 869 different … Continue reading →

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God’s Special Women – Tamar – Matthew 1:3

Posted on December 12, 2023 by dkoop

No one is too sinful, broken, or tarnished to receive the gift of salvation and live a new life devoted to the Lord. The women in Jesus’ genealogy demonstrate that truth.  Matthew lists 5 remarkable women (four from the Old … Continue reading →

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Matthew Chapter 23

Posted on January 26, 2016 by dkoop

Thanks for continuing to read the gospel of Matthew.  Today Jesus teaches that the Tithe (or practice of giving 10%) is something that we should do in Matthew 23:23.  He also gives us other helpful teaching as he warns against … Continue reading →

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