You've been given an invitation, but can you accept it without accepting the terms and conditions??? John Spellman discusses the Parable of the Wedding Garment and its context in both Matthew 21 and 22. The Parables of chapter 21 are explained providing a framework for the discussion of Matthew 22.
Season 01 Episode 07 of Gems of Truth. Presents the parable of the widow and the unjust judge. This presentation is about the power of consistent prayer. John Spellman shares his testimony about how God works through prayer in miraculous ways.
Season 01 Episode 06 of Gems of Truth. Have you ever tried to tell someone something they didn't want to hear? Have you ever tried to warn someone about something, but they wouldn't listen? These days many people build up a wall and a false sense of security to avoid the truth. What does God's Word say about this? Will this wall remain standing?
Season 01 Episode 03 of Gems of Truth. This presentation follows the parable of the two sons told to work in the vineyard. How does this story represent us today? Which of the two sons are we?
John Spellman preaches at the Babylon SDA Church in New York on the three potential disciples of Jesus in Luke 9:57-62. Jesus taught that the road to preaching the Kingdom of God is not an easy road. But, what might His responses to the three men be saying to people of the world today? How might these messages apply to our generation? Is it possible to be dead, while you're living and walking around? Does God have an answer for spiritual death?
In this week's lesson we explore Jesus' ministry of miracle healing and the impact of His ministry. We will also look at the healing done by His disciples. What message does this have for the church today? What was Jesus trying to convey about salvation? Jesus healed mental illnesses, diseases, blood issues, leprosy, and all forms of health issues. He even had power to heal the greatest cancer of all--Death! What does scripture mean by its statement that Jesus is "Resurrection and Life"? What does all this have to do with our lives today?
In this week's lesson we explore the importance of young people. Does God care about children? What was the fundamental difference between the ancient cultures surrounding the Hebrews and the way the Israelites viewed children? How did Jesus feel about young people? What does God say about how we should treat them? Rasheen Stephenson and John Spellman tackle some sensitive subject matter.
Jesus, the greatest teacher that ever lived, used metaphor and other forms of figurative techniques, to reach the people He came to save. Many other Biblical writers used allegories and metaphor as well. On the other hand, scholars, like the apostle Paul, were plain and straight forward. Why did God sometimes use parables and allegories to communicate with His people? What does this tell us about God's character? Do these messages still hold relevance for us today? What does the way God communicates with us have to say about how God created us? We will explore these questions in this week's lesson.
What is stewardship? What are some examples of Biblical stewards? Are we truly accountable for everything God entrusts to us? How can the church fulfill its responsibilities toward God’s Word? After Eden, what responsibility do human’s still have toward the material world? How can we use the armor of God in our stewardship?
What does it mean to live like Christ? How exactly did Jesus live and what motivated his actions? What does a Christ-like life look like today? Is it humanly possible? Can we truly learn to love one another the way that He loved us? This week we explore what it means to live like Christ.