Today: [Matthew 20] Do You Know What Your Calling Is? In chapter 20 of Matthew, Jesus again returns to teaching parables to His disciples. In so doing, He confronts them once again with the inappropriateness of their bickering about who will be the greatest among them. While this contention rages among them constantly, Jesus speaks […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 19] Is Divorce the Unpardonable Sin? In Matthew 19, Jesus enters into a discourse on marriage and divorce that has been used for many years to beat down and castigate those with divorce in their background. In this study, we will look intently at the depth of this conversation Jesus has with the […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 18] The Utter and Absolute Need to Forgive Others. In Matthew 18, we see a much-neglected instruction from Jesus himself about bringing our unresolved offenses publically before the church. While this is commanded directly by Jesus, it is almost unheard of in modern church culture. Instead, offenses are swept under the rug, out […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 17] Are YOU Going to be Transfigured? In Matthew 17, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John to a secret place and is transformed in their presence. The language and imagery of the transfiguration point tantalizingly to something of God that is yet to be experienced by men upon the earth. Yet, in the […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 16] Signs, Wonders, and Revelation: In Matthew 16, Jesus speaks extensively regarding the issue of signs, wonders, and revelation. The Pharisees seek signs to build themselves up and find the endorsement of God for their religious views. The disciples, on the other hand, gain insight into who Jesus actually is as the Son […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 15] Jesus Purposefully Offends the Pharisees and Rebuffs a Woman with a Sick Child: In chapter 15, we see Jesus conducting Himself in ways that are certainly contrary to the accepted standards of political correctness. He purposefully offends a group of leaders who are seeking after Him. He further verbally lashes a poor […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 14] Did Jesus Actually WANT Peter to Walk on the Water? In chapter 14 of Matthew, we find the account of John’s death and Peter walking on the water. In both instances, there are indications that neither of these instances was actually a part of the determinate plan of God but rather the […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 13] Without a Parable Spake He Not Unto Them: In chapter 13 of Matthew, we find that Jesus speaks exclusively in parables, choosing purposefully to express His truths in elusive ways, to exclude the casual and those with an only passing interest in His works. Yet, for those who have made deeper commitments, […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 12] Jesus Disciples Break the Rules! In chapter 12 of Matthew, Jesus enters into a prolonged controversy with the Pharisees because they do not approve of the lax behavior of His followers regarding the Sabbath. Because Jesus is not stringent in His interpretation of the law, in this chapter, the plan of His […]
READ MORE Today: [Matthew 11] Did John the Baptist Miss Out on God? In chapter 11 of the gospel of Matthew, we find Jesus confronted by John the Baptist. John, from prison, sends two disciples with a veiled threat to rescind John’s endorsement of Jesus’ ministry. Did John miss God? Are we in danger of missing God […]
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