Jesus succinctly defined for all time who are the true members of His family. They are identifiable. What is it that marks them as belonging to Him?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50
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Jesus said that it had not been granted to some that they understand the mysteries of God’s Kingdom. Was that due to God’s sovereign decree, or was there some other factor responsible for their ignorance?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:1-12
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Those who embrace God’s initial revelation are blessed to have further opportunity for divine insights. It is another story, however, for those who reject God’s initial revelation.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:12-17
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True believers are so closely joined to Jesus that they are also joined to one another. For that reason, to receive one of Jesus’ followers is to receive Jesus Himself. What are the ramifications of this truth?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:39-40
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The Pharisees hoped that Jesus would heal a man with a withered hand in order that they might accuse Him of healing on the Sabbath. Jesus seized the opportunity to expose their hypocrisy.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 12:8-13
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What did Jesus mean when He said, “Whoever receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward?” And why do committed followers of Christ often find they have so little in common with “average” Christians?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42
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The man with the withered hand was healed, not through his faith, but through a gift of the Spirit through Jesus, namely, a gift of healing. One day, all believers will find themselves similarly blessed.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 12:13-21
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Like John, when we find ourselves facing difficult circumstances, we are tempted to doubt God’s love. During those times, we need to take a cue from what we read in today’s story. When we face what we don’t understand, it is time to fall back on what we do understand.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:1-5
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Jesus is not waiting for people to sin so He can judge them or fail so He can discard them. If there is hope, Jesus is hoping. Today’s reading shows us how Jesus breathes hope into hopeless situations. So why should we ever lose hope?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 12:14-20
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There was a point in John’s ministry when his popularity surged, and many who traveled to see him did so for the wrong motives, and they didn’t repent at his preaching. Questioning the crowd before Him about their view of John, Jesus reveals God’s contrasting view.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:6-9
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