Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

Matthew

Forgiving Like Christ

MATTHEW 18:21-22 – Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times. THEME OF THE DAY. FORGIVING LIKE CHRIST. I think it is a huge problem in many relationships. Whether…

Really Think Them Through

MATTHEW 16:24-27 – Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his…

Don’t Miss Today

MATTHEW 6:34 – Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. THEME OF THE DAY. DON’T MISS TODAY. Have we ever been guilty of fretting and worrying about the cares and anxieties of a not yet realized tomorrow that basically rob us of today’s energy, joy, and purpose?…

The Gentleness Of Jesus

MATTHEW 11:28-30 – Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” THEME OF THE DAY. THE GENTLENESS OF JESUS.…

Lessons Learned At Sea

MATTHEW 14:22-27 – Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by this time was a long way from the land,…

A Sinner’s Request, The Savior’s Response

When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. 2 And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” 3 And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. 4 And Jesus said to him, “See that…