Matt 19:3 Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife for just any reason?”
The world wanted to trap Jesus. The world wanted to trap Daniel and his three friends. Continue reading
Matthew
Complete Forgiveness
Matt 18:21-22 Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?”
“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”
Seven is the number that indicates completion. Peter’s offer of forgiveness is more than generous. Continue reading
Un-inspired today – Inspiring tomorrow
Matt 17:22-23 After they gathered again in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” And the disciples were filled with grief.
The last time Jesus spoke of His death and resurrection He was reprimanded by Peter. Continue reading
Reprimand Jesus?
Matt 16:22 – But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!”
Jesus had just told the disciples that He would be killed and resurrected the third day. Continue reading
Close Christians
Luke 8:51 – When they arrived at the house, Jesus wouldn’t let anyone go in with him except Peter, John, James, and the little girl’s father and mother.
You can’t take everyone with you, especially in ministry. Continue reading
That’s What It Says!
Matt 5:30 – It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
Last night Haylee & Braeden took turns reading from Matthew chapter 5.
Braeden ended up with 5:27-30. When he reached the end and read the word “hell” Continue reading
Giving Up!
Mark 7:33, 35 – Then, spitting on His own fingers, He touched the man’s tongue. Instantly the man could hear perfectly, and his tongue was freed so he could speak plainly!
If a doctor with a 100% reputation for healing said he could heal you but would have to spit on your tongue – would you let him? Continue reading
The Beginning & The End – and in between
Gen 32:1 As Jacob started on his way again, angels of God came to meet him.
Jacob was about to meet his brother Esau, whom he had not seen in 20 years. Continue reading
Full Potential – Fulfill Your Life in Christ
Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. Continue reading
Fullest Potential – Lead Others to Christ
One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living.
Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” Continue reading
Morning Thought with Pastor Tim 