In The Word Read: Matthew 13:1-23 Jesus Teaches in Parables 13 On that day Jesus had gone out of the house and was sitting by the sea. 2 And large crowds gathered to Him, so He got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd was standing on the beach. 3 And He told them many things in parables, […]
Which House Will You Live In?
In The Word Read: Matthew 12:22-50 The Pharisees Rebuked 22 Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and unable to speak was brought to Jesus, and He healed him so that the man who was unable to speak talked and could see.23 And all the crowds were amazed and were saying, “This man cannot be the Son of David, can he?” 24 But […]
Come to Me
In The Word Read: Matthew 11:25-12:21 Come to Me 25 At that time Jesus said, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to infants. 26 Yes, Father, for this way was well pleasing in Your sight.27 All things have been handed over to Me by My […]
When Circumstances Get You Down
In The Word Read: Matthew 11:1-24 John’s Questions 11 When Jesus had finished giving instructions to His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2 Now while in prison, John heard about the works of Christ, and he sent word by his disciples, 3 and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or are we to look for someone […]
The Cost of Following Jesus
In The Word Read: Matthew 10:24-42 The Meaning of Discipleship 24 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a slave above his master. 25 It is enough for the disciple that he may become like his teacher, and the slave like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they insult the […]
Passion In Action
In The Word Read: Matthew 9:35-10:23 35 Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. 36 Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd.37 Then He *said to His disciples, “The […]
Follow
In The Word Read: Matthew 9:9-34 Matthew Called 9 As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man called Matthew sitting in the tax collector’s office; and He *said to him, “Follow Me!” And he got up and followed Him. 10 Then it happened that as Jesus was reclining at the table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners […]
Faith
In The Word Read: Matthew 8:23- 9:8 Jesus Calms the Storm 23 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. 24 And behold, a violent storm developed on the sea, so that the boat was being covered by the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep. 25 And they came to Him and woke Him, saying, “Save us, Lord; we are perishing!”26 He *said […]
He Is Our Healer
In The Word Read: Matthew 8:1-22 Jesus Cleanses a Man with Leprosy 8 When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him. 2 And a man with leprosy came to Him and bowed down before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Jesus reached out with His hand and touched him, saying, “I am willing; […]
Consequences of Unforgiveness
In The Word Read: Obadiah Edom Will Be Humbled 1 The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord God says concerning Edom— We have heard a report from the Lord, And a messenger has been sent among the nations saying, “Arise, and let’s go up against her for battle”— 2 “Behold, I will make you small among the nations; You are […]