New believers are often in the best position to reach the unsaved, as illustrated by Matthew. And those who are truly spiritual will work with new believers, seizing the opportunity to reach their lost friends, as illustrated by Jesus, who attended Matthew’s banquet even though He suffered criticism because of it.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 9:11-13
HeavenWord 7 – Day 147
Jesus Reveals Priorities of Holiness
The Pharisees questioned why Jesus, a man who claimed to be from God, was eating with tax collectors and sinners. His answer helps us understand what is most important to God and what defines true holiness.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 9:12-13
HeavenWord 7 – Day 148
Wisdom from Hosea
Jesus’ quotation from the prophet Hosea reveals that, although all of God’s commandments are important, some are more important than others. How can we guard ourselves from becoming unbalanced in this regard so that we avoid “straining out gnats” and “swallowing camels”?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 9:11-13
HeavenWord 7 – Day 133
Demon Enigmas
Todays Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34
HeavenWord 7 – Day 134
What is the Abyss?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34
HeavenWord 7 – Day 135
Temporarily Demonized Pigs
God owns the cattle on a thousand hills and the pigs in a million valleys. So God’s Son had every right to do what He wanted with the pigs of Gadara, and at the same time, reveal His superior love for those created in His image.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34
HeavenWord 7 – Day 136
Fear is Faith in Satan
Jesus is absolute Master over Satan and demons, and He lives in every believer by the Holy Spirit. So there is no reason for any of Christ’s followers to be afraid of the demonic.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34
HeavenWord 7 – Day 121
Healing in the Atonement?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 8:17
HeavenWord 7 – Day 137
The Lord Gives and Takes Away
Why did Jesus permit demons to destroy someone’s property, namely a herd of pigs? The answer to that question helps us understand why God permits tragic destruction everyday around the world.