Peter a rock. The gates of Hades. Keys to the Kingdom. Binding and Losing. What did Jesus mean when He spoke these metaphorical expressions?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 16:16-20
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Jesus’ closest disciples were faced with two of the most important decisions of their lives when He foretold what He would soon be suffering: Would they follow Him to His death? Would they be willing to die with Him?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 16:20-27
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Is denying yourself and taking up your cross only for super saints, that is, those who are very committed to Christ?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27
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Peter would have never dreamed that it would be at least 2,000 years before Jesus returned, but he had no doubts Jesus would return someday. A mountain-top experience indelibly stamped that conviction on his heart.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 16:28-17:10
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Peter, James and John journeyed down the Mount of Transfiguration after a unique experience only to discover that the other nine disciples had been having a unique experience of their own. When Jesus learned of their unique experience, it upset Him!
Todays Scripture: Matthew 17:9-17
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The story of the disciple’s failed attempt at exorcism contrasted with Jesus’ success teaches us many important lessons about exercising faith in our own lives. What are they?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 17:17-21
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Peter wrongly assumed that Jesus did not pay the temple tax, and Jesus affirmed that He had good reason no to. Yet, to avoid offending the tax collectors, Jesus paid His and Peter’s taxes through a means that may have resulted in a few conversions!
Todays Scripture: Matthew 17:22-18:3
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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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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 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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