Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be a shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” We all need a good pep talk now and again. Life can be pretty discouraging, so we need a few words to build us up, a few hugs to let us know weContinue reading “Not Good News – Matthew 10:16”
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Great VS Little Faith – Matthew 8:10, 26a
Matthew 8:10, 26a When Jesus heard this he was amazed and said to those following his, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith. 26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” The contrasts in life often can be so obvious that they goContinue reading “Great VS Little Faith – Matthew 8:10, 26a”
Poked in the Eye – Matthew 5:20
Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. Have you ever met someone who purposely stirs up controversy. Maybe they do it just to see what will happen. Maybe they do it forContinue reading “Poked in the Eye – Matthew 5:20”
Repent! – Matthew 3:2
Matthew 3:2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Some people have a difficult time with new foods. Either the smell, or the look, or just the idea of the food prevents some people from trying something out of their ordinary. I am not the kind of person who will eatContinue reading “Repent! – Matthew 3:2”
Dream Instructions – Matthew 2:12
Matthew 2:12 And having been warned in a dream not to go back to Herod, they returned to their country by another route. Many people want God to speak to them directly, face to face, no room for error. I am not one of those people! Every time the LORD or His messengers show up,Continue reading “Dream Instructions – Matthew 2:12”
Getting Ready – Matthew 24:3
Reading in the Scriptures this morning Jesus’ charge to His followers to be ready for His return. There are a number of different ways He illustrates the need to be ready, but each one points to the tendency of all of us to get lazy, apathetic, disinterested, disconnected. The disciples ask in Matthew 24 aboutContinue reading “Getting Ready – Matthew 24:3”
Matthew 16:15 – This is Personal
Matthew 16:15 Jesus is a different kind of religious leader. With all the other religions in the world, the focus is on the content of the teaching. With Christianity, the focus is on the person of Jesus. For Jesus and His disciples, it was a personal matter. Jesus asked His disciples, not what they thoughtContinue reading “Matthew 16:15 – This is Personal”
Matthew 28 – Day 167
Savior’s resurrection and commission Matthew 28 Key Verses: 4, 7, 15, 18-20 “Special Forces Soldiers Scared by an Angel” the headline might read today. Not the best publicity for the troops. The follow-on article might talk about the women who talked to the angel. The news they deliver is confirmation of what Jesus had saidContinue reading “Matthew 28 – Day 167”
Day 166
Way of the cross Matthew 27 Key Verses: 4, 15, 20, 24, 25, 29, 37, 42, 46, 51, 64 It is hard to know exactly what Judas’ words and actions really mean. He certainly regrets his actions, but from other Scripture we know it was not true repentance. But that is not to say thatContinue reading “Day 166”
Day 165
Events on Calvary’s eve Matthew 26 Key Verses: 5, 9, 24, 34, 38, 54, 65, The religious leaders have now determined to kill Jesus and all they worry about is the political consequences! When evil people do things, their logic is often broken. They are not worried about murdering someone, but about the political consequencesContinue reading “Day 165”
The Arnold Journey 