Jesus’ disciples were shocked by His strict viewpoint on what constitutes a lawful divorce. But unless we consider who Jesus was speaking to as He made His statements, we are apt to misinterpret and misapply His words, making adulterers out of innocent people.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:9-10
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After facing down some phony religious leaders, Jesus encountered a lawyer, that is, an expert in Jewish law, with whom He completely agreed. Unlike the hell-bound religious leaders who preceded him, he was, according to Jesus, not far from God’s kingdom.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 22:35-46
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Jesus told this parable to His disciples to help them understand what He meant by His phrase, “The first shall be last, and the last, first.” Still, many misinterpret both that phrase and the parable. David shows why.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:28-20:16
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In this final look at the story of the rich, young ruler, David considers several common questions that the story raises, such as, Does everyone have to sell their possessions and give to the poor to enter heaven?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:24-29
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When we skim over what the Jesus said about our obligation to forgive others, we are apt to adopt an unbalanced view which burdens us with an impossible task that ultimately benefits neither ourselves nor the one who offended us.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17
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Although Jesus’ analogy of the shepherd leaving the ninety-nine sheep to find the one that was lost has application in Luke’s Gospel to God seeking the lost and rejoicing over the repentant, here in Matthew 18, the straying sheep signifies something else. What is it?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 18:10-17
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It is only those who have already stumbled themselves who cause others to stumble. So the first step to avoid causing others to stumble is to guard ourselves from stumbling. How can we do that?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 18:5-9
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Jesus’ church has never lacked those who are vying for the top slot, and sadly, this was so even among the Twelve. Jesus’ discourse to them about becoming like children has application to any of us who want to be great in God eyes.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 18:3-6
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God never intended for anyone to be divorced. But He never intended for anyone to sin, period. Thankfully, He created a remedy for all sin, including divorce.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 19:1-9
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Jesus made it very clear that God highly esteems children, much more than most people realize. Does God only esteem believing children? Do only they have angelic representation before God’s throne?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 18:8-10
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