TBC Glassboro Sermons and More Rev. Gregory G. Capel, Jr.

Lades Tea 2025 by Rev. Gregory G. Capel, Jr.

Proverbs 1:1-7 encourages believers to seek wisdom diligently, pursue understanding, embrace discipline, reverence God in all things, and guard against the folly of pride and arrogance.

Transitioning from the heartwarming encounter in Matthew 19:13-15 to the subsequent interaction in Matthew 19:16-26, the readers witness a significant shift in focus. The tender scene of Jesus blessing the children contrasts sharply with the following encounter. In verse sixteen, a wealthy man approaches Jesus, seeking guidance on inheriting eternal life. Unlike the children who approached Jesus with simple, humble faith, the rich young man is characterized by wealth and status. This contrast highlights the central theme of the passage: the nature of true discipleship and the radical demands of following Jesus. The narrative underscores Jesus’ teachings on the essential qualities required to enter the Kingdom of Heaven: childlike faith, humility, and a willingness to let go of everything to follow Him. Jesus’ response to the rich young man reveals the high cost of discipleship and challenges believers to consider the idol of wealth and true riches.

Psalm 119:169-176 imparts lessons about seeking God's attention and guidance through prayer, commitment to obedience, acknowledgment of human frailty and wandering, desire for understanding, plea for salvation, delight in God's law, and remembrance of His commandments. These lessons inspire believers to humbly seek God's wisdom and direction, to obey His commandments faithfully, and to trust in His salvation and deliverance, even in the midst of struggles and uncertainties.

Transitioning from the heartwarming encounter in Matthew 19:13-15 to the subsequent interaction in Matthew 19:16-26, the readers witness a significant shift in focus. The tender scene of Jesus blessing the children contrasts sharply with the following encounter. In verse sixteen, a wealthy man approaches Jesus, seeking guidance on inheriting eternal life. Unlike the children who approached Jesus with simple, humble faith, the rich young man is characterized by wealth and status. This contrast highlights the central theme of the passage: the nature of true discipleship and the radical demands of following Jesus. The narrative underscores Jesus’ teachings on the essential qualities required to enter the Kingdom of Heaven: childlike faith, humility, and a willingness to let go of everything to follow Him. Jesus’ response to the rich young man reveals the high cost of discipleship and challenges believers to consider the idol of wealth and true riches.

Psalm 119:161-168 imparts lessons about commitment to God's Word despite opposition, reverence for divine ordinances, prayer for understanding, affirmation of God's righteousness, trust in His faithfulness, delight in His law, remembrance of His Word, and desire for deliverance. These lessons inspire believers to remain steadfast in their faith, to honor and obey God's commandments, and to trust in His unfailing love and faithfulness, even in the midst of trials and challenges.