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The setting is the region of Judea east of the Jordan River as large crowds continued to follow Jesus and be healed of sickness. In verses three through nine, some Pharisees came to Jesus attempting to trap Him once again with their questions. They questioned Him regarding grounds for divorce. Jesus’ responded mentioning the intentContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Nineteen.”

In verses one through four, Jesus tells the disciples the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven is humble like a little child. He also told them in order to see the Kingdom of Heaven, they must turn from their sin and become like a child. Although a child is referenced within these verses, we canContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Eighteen.”

In verses one through 13, we read about Jesus taking the three (Peter, James and John) to a mountaintop to witness His transfiguration. Jesus’ appearance changed, Moses and Elijah appeared, and God spoke. This event validated Jesus as the Messiah and increased the disciples’ faith via showing Jesus’ divinity. When coming down the mountainside, theContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Seventeen.”

We read of a very similar scene to open this chapter. In verses one through four, the Pharisees and Sadducees come to Jesus demanding a miraculous sign to prove His authority to them just as they had done in chapter 12. Jesus responded questioning them on how them they knew the signs to predict theContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Sixteen.”

To open this chapter, we read that some of the Pharisees and teachers of religious law came to Jesus asking Him why His disciples didn’t obey their tradition of ceremonial hand washing prior to eating. The Pharisees and teachers were saying that the disciples not performing the ceremonial hand washing made them/the food unclean. JesusContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Fifteen.”

In verses one through 11, we read the backstory of John the Baptist’s arrest, imprisonment, and death. Basically, a man married his brother’s ex-wife, and John spoke out against it publicly. He told the man that his marriage to the woman was unlawful; this was because the man and the woman had divorced their spousesContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Fourteen.”

Friend, I need you to read this chapter in its entirety. I love when Holy Spirit provides me with fresh revelation on scriptures that I’ve read in the past. I’m going to keep this reflection short and sweet because it is my prayer that you will experience revelation as you read it for yourself. IContinue reading “Matthew Chapter Thirteen.”

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.”