In The Word Read: Matthew 11:25-12:7 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 […]
Author: The Church International
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Consequences Of Unforgiveness
In The Word Read: Obadiah 1 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 […]
The God Of Our Strength
In The Word Read: Habakkuk 3:16-19 16 I heard, and my inner parts trembled; At the sound, my lips quivered. Decay enters my bones, And in my place I tremble; Because I must wait quietly for the day of distress, For the people to arise who will attack us. 17 Even if the fig tree does […]
The God Of My Salvation
In The Word Read: Habakkuk 3:1–15 God’s People Saved 3 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, according to Shigionoth. 2 Lord, I have heard the report about You, and I was afraid. Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years, In the midst of the years make it known. In anger remember mercy. 3 God […]