Category: Matthew

Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has blasphemed! Why do we still need witnesses? Look, now you’ve heard the blasphemy! Irony of all ironies is that the high priest puts Jesus under oath before His Father, God, (I and the Father are One) and then promptly condemns Him to death for … Continue reading Blasphemy? – Matthew 26:65 →

But Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not understanding the Scriptures nor the power of God. I’m not really sure what this legal term implies; however, the phrase in general certainly describes these so called religious leaders, the Saducees. It also seems to clearly describe many who claim to be Christian leaders … Continue reading Double Jeopardy – Matthew 22:29 →

At that, the whole town went out to meet Jesus. When they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their region. Can there be a sadder event ever recorded in Scripture regarding those who directly encountered Jesus? Granted, He didn’t present Himself to them as they might have expected but still, those who needed Him … Continue reading Please Leave – Matthew 8:34 →

The men were amazed, and said, “What kind of a man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?” This is the question all men must ask, “What kind of man is this?” Who is this Man who can speak the sea calm? Who is this man who can exorcise demonic powers? … Continue reading Who Is This? – Matthew 8:27 →

But He answered, “It is written: Man must not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” In the midst of His physical hunger and the temptation specifically tied to this need, Jesus redirects His focus to the spiritual companion of this physical hunger - the spiritual hunger … Continue reading Hunger – Matthew 4:4 →

Therefore produce fruit consistent with repentance. Repent - turn 180 degrees and walk. The turning is crucial. The walking is key. To simply turn and stand is only the beginning. True repentance produces fruit that speaks of its authenticity. True repentance will bring good works that clearly display the change that has occurred by the … Continue reading Turn and Walk – Matthew 3:8 →

Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted. It is the challenge of all who follow Christ - to humble oneself. It does not come natural. The self is central to all we do and all we are. Our own desires always seem to rise up and cloud our vision. … Continue reading Up Is Down – Matthew 23:12 →