Author: Steve Iverson

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through  the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for…

As we observe Jesus interacting with the multitudes and His disciples, one aspect stands out for sure: His love and compassion for each individual. No matter if they were friends or foes, He exhibited unconditional love toward them all. Studying these lessons has enriched my life, and I hope they have enhanced yours, as well.…

Thank you again for taking time to read these articles.  Hopefully we are growing in our faith and leaving doubt behind as we worship together and share in these biblical truths.  As mentioned last week, we moved on from Jesus teaching in parables to seeing Jesus in action as He performs these marvelous miracles.    …

After telling parables and giving the explanations, Jesus asked His disciples, “Have you understood all these things?” (Matt. 13:51) This question can be asked of people today, as well. We are blessed because we have the benefit of looking back to see how the lessons of the parables were fulfilled during the disciples’ lifetime.  If…

Before we continue with our study of the parables, I would like to take this time to thank you for all of your encouraging words and compliments last Sunday.  Your feedback is always welcomed because it gives me insight to see how well the messages are being received and understood. I want to note, again,…

I hope you benefited from last week’s lesson on the Parable of the Sower and the Seed. We, as Jesus’ disciples are to be sowing the seed as we journey through life, regardless of the type of soil we may encounter.     This week, in Matthew 13:24-30 we find the Parable of the Tares, also known…

 We have been journeying along with Jesus by looking at His life here on earth.  Even though we are not able to touch him as Thomas did, or hear His voice like the multitudes, we still believe these accounts to be true. Jesus lived in a different area of the world, in a different era,…

The answer to this question may surprise you!  In our society today it seems like the more one gives, the more recognition he/she receives.  This is definitely the time of year when people have gift-giving in the forefront of their minds.  I actually enjoy this time of year and the thought of giving, because we…

 As a disciple of Jesus, one must believe in His unique beginning.  He had to put on flesh, just as everyone else who is a living being.  Jesus took on humanity because He was born of a virgin and, at the same time, maintained His deity since His Father was the Holy Spirit of God. …

The answer to this question may surprise you!  In our society today it seems like the more one gives, the more recognition he/she receives.  This is definitely the time of year when people have gift-giving in the forefront of their minds.  I actually enjoy this time of year and the thought of giving, because we…