Expounding Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5 Key Verses: 3, 13, 15, 17, 20, 28, 32, 37, 48 The beatitudes present us with such a contrast that it is often hard to understand what Jesus is saying in these words. I think the key is that the first attitude is poverty of spirit and theContinue reading “Day 144”
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Day 143
Power over Satan’s temptations Matthew 4 Key Verses: 1, 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 19, 23 Led by the Spirit into temptation: try to use this excuse next time you are tempted! It would probably be OK, if you resisted like Jesus did. All too often we don’t see temptation as an opportunity to beContinue reading “Day 143”
Day 142
Spirit’s descent upon Jesus Matthew 3 Key Verses: 2, 4, 8, 12, 14, 16, 17 As we read about John the Baptist, we might be thinking, “What a nut!” I was strange for his day as well. But what you might not know, or maybe have forgotten, Bible Prophets often do some strange things. TheirContinue reading “Day 142”
Day 141
Opposition of King Herod Matthew 2 Key Verses: 1, 7, 19, 22 We are familiar with the contents of this chapter from the cultural telling of the Christmas story. This can be a curse, because we think we know the story. For instance the wise men, think about it, how long was their journey andContinue reading “Day 141”
Day 140
Genealogy of Jesus Christ Matthew 1 Key Verses: 3, 5, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 23, Matthew grounds Jesus in the heritage of the Jewish patriarchs, a necessary trait for the Messiah, and a necessary connection for the Jewish readers of this Gospel. He lays out the genealogy in three groups of fourteen relatives toContinue reading “Day 140”
Matthew – Day 139.99
Gospel of Matthew King of the Jews Acrostic Theme: GOSPEL OF MATTHEW KING OF THE JEWS Author: Matthew Date Written: Late 50’s to early 60’s A.D. Audience: Jewish believers and non-believers. Key Verse: 1:22; 2:15,23; 4:14; 5:17; 8:17; 12:17; 13:14,35; 21:4; 27:9 Outline: 1. The birth and childhood of Jesus – Mt 1:1-2:23 2. TheContinue reading “Matthew – Day 139.99”
29Jan 2011 Matthew 9:8
8 When the crowd saw this, they were filled with awe; and they praised God, who had given such authority to man. When God is at work He gets the glory. That is one of the ways you can tell who is at work. If people are talking good about a person, maybe God reallyContinue reading “29Jan 2011 Matthew 9:8”
9Jan 2011 Matt 4:20 & 22
20 At once they left their nets and followed him. … 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him. There is just something about the call of Jesus that compels people to follow. I don’t mean compel in the slavery sense, but compel in the “I just gotta follow orContinue reading “9Jan 2011 Matt 4:20 & 22”
7Dec 2010 Matt 27:24
24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!” Just because we “wash our hands” of something does not absolve us of ourContinue reading “7Dec 2010 Matt 27:24”
30Nov 2010 Matt 27:6
6 The chief priests picked up the coins and said, “It is against the law to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money.” It is funny how the religious leaders were selective about what sins they would commit. They were willing to seek false witnesses in order to find grounds to killContinue reading “30Nov 2010 Matt 27:6”
The Arnold Journey 