In the first part of Matthew chapter 12, Jesus is speaking to those around Him.  He points out that human need is greater than rituals.  That mercy is greater than rules, and mercy is also greater than fear.  Jesus shows mercy for those around Him, He heals them He feeds them.  Yet some of those […]

In the last part of Matthew 11, Jesus spoke the words.  “Come to Me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”  The invitation is sent to all of us.  All of us that are weary and beaten down by this world around us.  He tells us […]

In the eleventh chapter of Matthew, Jesus addresses those around Him.  He states that they seem to be looking for something other than Jesus.  He goes on to say that are towns that have refused to follow Him and that there will be judgment coming to those towns.  And He finishes this passage by telling […]

In the first part of Matthew chapter 11.  We see John the Baptist is in prison, questioning if Jesus is the promised Mesiah.  Jesus confirms this and tells John how he is to know that Jesus is who He says He is.  Then Jesus tells us that even the least of these who are in […]

Continuing on with our series in the book of Matthew.  We come to a point where Jesus tells us that we must acknowledge His name.  And then He will acknowledge our name before His Father in heaven.  That He has come to bring a sword.  And that there is a steep price to pay.  How […]

While sending out His apostles Jesus tells them of things that will come.  He likens them to sheep among wolves.  He tells them that persecution will come.  And that they are not to be afraid.  What is the correlation between the apostles of Jesus and us as Christ-followers today?

In the first part of Matthew chapter ten, we see that Jesus has the authority to empower His apostles and send them out.  We see the compiled list of the original twelve.  And we see what they should expect as they are sent, and learn where their power comes from.

Continuing with our series “The ministry of Jesus.”  We will take a look at two more miracles that Jesus performed.  We will see Jesus heal two blind men and a deaf and mute man.  He meets them at their level of faith.  And through these, He also shows us that His mission will prevail, despite […]