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Friend, throughout verses one through 40, we read how the Pharisees were hating on Jesus (lol). Jesus continued to heal the sick and perform miracles even on the Sabbath Day. The Pharisees did not agree with this or like it. They began to challenge Jesus with questions, and in verse 14, it is revealed thatContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Twelve.”

So John the Baptist is in prison when He hears about the miracles of Jesus. We know that John heard about it because verse two tells us; so he sent his disciples to Jesus to ask if He was the Messiah or if they should be looking for someone else. Jesus instructed John’s followers toContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Eleven.”

Friend, I love chapter ten. When I have discussions with believers who think that they do not know what their purpose is, I point them to this chapter. Although our methods of completing our purpose varies, we are all on one mission! So as you grow in your relationship with God, He will reveal yourContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Ten.”

To open up this chapter, verse one tells us that Jesus returned to His own town, and a group of people brought a paralyzed man to Him to be healed. Initially, He told the man His sins were forgiven, but the religious teachers of that time claimed He was committing blasphemy. They questioned within theirContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Nine.”

Jesus comes down from the mountainside after concluding The Sermon on the Mount, and the large crowds continue to follow Him. A man with leprosy comes to Jesus desiring to be healed. {Side note: Leprosy is a contagious, skin infection that still exists mainly in underdeveloped countries. Back then, people with leprosy were considered unclean,Continue reading “Matthew Chapter Eight.”

We remain on the mountainside as Jesus teaches His disciples and the crowd. Teachings within this chapter include not judging others, prayer, the golden rule, the narrow gate, the tree and its fruit, true disciples and building on a solid foundation. Let’s get into these. Verse one instructs us not to judge others. It informsContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Seven”

I am currently attending Dr. William Knox’s “The Gathering of the Remnant” in Wrens, GA. This is a kingdom movement for those who are still remaining in God, seeking God, desiring more of God, standing for God despite circumstances, etc. Lastnight, the program was titled, “The Altar Experience”. Friend, I will be honest. When IContinue reading “Only God Can Do It!”

In chapter six, Jesus continues to teach the disciples as well as the crowd that has gathered around them. The teachings within this chapter include giving to the needy, prayer, fasting, and money/possessions. Jesus teaches us to do our good deeds in private instead of in public as a means of showing off. Unfortunately, weContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Six”

This chapter opens up revealing that Jesus had went up the mountainside. His disciples were gathered around Him as well as the crowds of people. Jesus began to teach what we know as The Sermon on the Mount. This is one sermon with multiple points; it extends throughout chapters five through seven. To open thisContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Five”

This chapter is so full of reflective points so let’s get into it. We ended chapter three with Jesus being baptized and the Spirit of God descending upon Him. Chapter four verse one tells us that the Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted. Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights whileContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Four”