How difficult it is to teach new truths to those who are steeped in tradition. How can we avoid being spiritual old dogs who can’t learn new tricks?

Todays Scripture: Matthew 9:11-17

In a sincere attempt to convince Israel’s spiritual leaders that He was the Messiah and God in the flesh, Jesus seized an opportunity afforded to Him by five faith-filled friends. In contrast to the faith of those five, none of the spiritual leaders apparently believed in Him, even after witnessing an undeniable miracle.

Todays Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Amazingly, even when God allows our enemies to “slaughter us like sheep,” that is no indication of His lack of love for us. And when we are slaughtered, we still overwhelmingly conquer. How is that?

Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:23-31

In full sight of the Israel’s observant spiritual leaders, Jesus not only called one of society’s dregs to follow Him, but He then spent an evening dining with some of his disreputable friends. That won Jesus criticism, but also an opportunity to reveal something that the teachers of the Law had missed in the Law about what is most important to God.

Todays Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Todays Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Todays Scripture: Matthew 7:19-23

Todays Scripture: Matthew 7:22-29

Todays Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

If you or someone you know is looking to the Lord for healing, this teaching episode will lift and encourage you. Jesus is still the Healer!

Todays Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Jesus was amazed at the faith demonstrated by a Gentile, and His subsequent compliment certainly did not endear Him to His Jewish listeners. We can learn much about faith and healing from studying this inspiring story.

Todays Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13