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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The second miracle that rabbinic tradition taught could only be performed by the Messiah was the miracle of casting out demon that made someone deaf and mute. It appears that Jesus intentionally performed such a miracle just to challenge Israel’s religious leaders. Their response was tragic.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 12:22-24
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Jesus spoke very highly of John the Baptist, yet those who today imitate John’s message are often condemned for being “holiness preachers” or “hellfire and brimstone evangelists.” Whose side should we be on?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:9-12
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What did Jesus mean when He said, í¢äåñFrom the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force”? Moreover, what did He mean when He said, í¢äåñFor all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John”?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:12-14
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Jesus said, “From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.” Is it possible to force your way into the kingdom of heaven?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:12-13
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The “revival” of John was not as successful as we sometimes imagine. Ultimately, John wasn’t received any better than was Jesus. Knowing this helps us to understand some of Jesus’ often-misinterpreted words.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:12-19
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Just as in our day, the majority of people in John and Jesus’ day would not believe. Big crowds aren’t necessarily a sign of a big revival, and miracles do not guarantee that those who see them will repent.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:19-21
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