Matthew 18: Lost Sheep & Dealing with Sin in the Church
Jesus came to seek and save the lost, as well as, start the church to last until His return. Part of being in Christ’s church is learning how to handle sin with others in an attitude of humility and obedience to God’s Word. The Parable of the Wandering Sheep 10 “See that you do…
Read MoreMatthew 18: Honor Children & Cut Off Sin
Being great in the Kingdom of God is not about self-reliance, but rather being totally reliant upon Jesus! MATTHEW 18 The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven 1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him,…
Read MoreMatthew 17: How Long Shall I Put Up With You?
Be encouraged by the love and patience of Jesus as He reminds His disciples to not be little in faith! MATTHEW 17:14-27 Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy 14 When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and…
Read MoreMatthew 17: His Face Shinned Like the Sun
The bless’ed Trinity makes an appearance for the sake of the disciples to show them who Jesus really is- God’s divine Son; a demon is cast out of a boy, Jesus predicts the cross, and Peter has a miracle catch. MATTHEW 17 Jesus’ Transfiguration 1 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and…
Read MoreMatthew 15-16: Who Do You Say Jesus Is?
Jesus is more than just a man (as Peter declares from the Father); He is the divine Messiah, the unique Son of God, equal with the Father in His attributes, essence, and being. MATTHEW 15:29-16:28 Feeding of the Four Thousand 29 Jesus left there and went along the Sea of Galilee. Then he went up…
Read MoreMatthew 15: From Out of the Heart
Jesus teaches that the issues of the heart are the main issue, humbles a Canaanite woman, and graciously provides food for His disciples. MATTHEW 15 That Which Defiles 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders?…
Read MoreMatthew 14: Martyrdom & Miraculous Power
Nobody is like Jesus- He is worth living and dying for! MATTHEW 14:1-36 The Martyrdom of John Baptist 1 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, 2 and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at…
Read MoreMatthew 13: The Kingdom of Heaven is Like…
Do you know the seven things Jesus said the Kingdom of Heaven was like? MATTHEW 13:24-58 1-The Kingdom of Heaven is Like… Good Seed and Weeds in a Field 24 Jesus told them another parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was…
Read MoreMatthew 13: Whoever Has Ears, Let them Hear
As God’s Word is preached to all people, everyone has a choice to how they will receive it and therefore their response will determine the Word’s impact in their life. MATTHEW 13 1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that…
Read MoreMatthew 12: Good Trees Produce Good Fruit
God makes evil trees good and uses them to produce good fruit for the nations to enjoy! MATTHEW 12 Good Fruit or Bad Fruit 33 “Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. 34…
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