Category Archives: Matthew

I am splitting this days reading between Matthew and the reading for Mark for the benefit of those joining us at the beginning of Mark. Connected to this passage is the closing of Chapter 27 where the religious leaders are … Continue reading →

This passage is very familiar to many of us.  As I continue to think about the prayer that Jesus lifted in the Garden and the concern He had that the disciples could not stay awake, I am reminded of the … Continue reading →

There are so many important passages in our reading for this day.  Please share the insights that you hare receiving from God as you read.  I am going to focus my thoughts on something that I have always wrestled with.  … Continue reading →

Hi Folks, I am calling an audible on this one.  There is an article that I would like you to read that I have not been able to find online as an open source that can linked to this page.  … Continue reading →

Hearing that Jesus had just silenced the Sadducees, why would you take Him on?  He had just silenced a group of people who didn’t believe in resurrection that were trying to trick Jesus by asking a trick question about resurrection … Continue reading →

Hosanna – Save us now.  A cry from the people or a shout of praise?  Is it possible that it is both?  If I were waiting for the Messiah, an “Anointed One”, that would be my rescuer, my redeemer in … Continue reading →

While Jesus is pretty clear about the answer He gives the Pharisees concerning divorce, we need to look beyond just the literal teaching going on here.  If anyone wants to discuss the actual issue of divorce please feel free to … Continue reading →

I left something out yesterday.  When we read the last part of chapter 16, do you suppose that we also, like Peter, can completely get who Jesus is, and at the same time completely misunderstand what He is trying to … Continue reading →

Right off the bat we have another confrontation with the teachers of the law.  Notice that the confrontation is not about the law, but about the traditions.  Leviticus 22 only requires the cleansing that these religious leaders are talking about … Continue reading →

Yesterday we closed with the parable of the sower and now we continue with more parables about seeds.  The parable of the weeds and the parable of the mustard seed.  And as we move from the explanation of the parable … Continue reading →