What We Learn from Matthew
Matthew requires more. More reading for me. More understanding. I want to know more about the kingdom. So what do we learn from Mattthew? 1) Jesus is the King This is the opening and it isn't subtle. Jesus is the King, the Son of David. Jesus is the King of the...
The Resurrection and Commissioning – Matthew 38
What a wild, emotional few days for the disciples and the authorities. Jesus is arrested, Jesus is crucified, Judas hangs himself, the disciples are scared and wonder why they followed someone who died, then... they see Jesus! My less spiritual eyes see that right...
Mockery Precedes Murder- Mt 27
If you look prior to someone taking the life of another, it involves belittling them, making them see less than what they are, and then they deed is done. That's how militaries around the world accomplish their task. They make their own people righteous and deliverers...
Do You Serve a Joyful God or a Religious God?
It wasn't even today's reading. I peeked. Well actually, it was from last week. But in this book of famous quotes by one person in particular, I read this: "God is joy. Joy is prayer. Joy is a sign of generosity. When you are full of joy, you move faster and you want...
The Separation
With the internet and Google and so much sharing of knowledge, the truth about faiths around the world is being brought to light. The good, the bad, and the ugly in all faiths. What I'm seeing is it is separating those who truly want the truth, and those who only want...
“This Generation will Not Pass Away? – Mt 24
Jesus said that this generation will not pass away until his kingdom comes. But they all died. ?? Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened (Mt 24:34 – NIV).First of all we can unanimously agree that “this...
Betrayal is the Most Painful – Mt 26
To be betrayed by a friend is the most painful. If we are not careful, it can lead to bitterness. I've watched this before and it's likely you have as well. It is because friendship is sacred, special and holy. It is a trust. And for someone to turn on you is the...
I Love This One – Mt 25:31-47
31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats....
The End Times – Mt 24,25
Yes, I am one of those who do believes the end times may be in our lifetimes. Do I know that for sure? No. But things are unfolding rapidly. Having said that, there's kind of an avalanche of end times folks and end times warnings and collapse of everything. And I do...
Whew…Got Behind, But Moving Forward
I'm working on some things and wow, did I get behind. The good news is that a few years ago I had blogged most of Matthew up to Mt 24. So I will be jumping back in at 25 as the previous chapters of Matthew have been covered. I would like to do more, but for the sake...
This is the Truth – Mt 6:24
“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." Times are getting harder and the issue of money is becoming real. Our temptation is to hoard....
How You See Things – Mt 6:22-23
“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are unhealthy, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness! It's right there in the...
This Applies to Rich and Poor Alike – Mt 6:19-21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For...
The Hidden Fast – Mt 6:16-18
When was the last time you fasted? For me it's been years. Mainly as I've been fighting an auto-immune disorder. But perhaps there are other ways to fast. No more excuses. And just as I have slipped into fasting less, somehow the practice has slipped away culturally...
One of the Most Difficult Verses in the Bible – Mt 6:14-15
Ok. So there are other difficult verses. Perhaps this should be in the Top 10. But read it: 14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father...