Jesus just heard of John the Baptist’s death, and He leaves the area to be alone.  But the crowds are following Him and are gathered around Him.  Jesus being moved with compassion puts an impossible task in front of His disciples.  He challenges them to feed at a minimum 5000 people.  How are the disciples […]

In Matthew 14, the account of John the Baptist’s death is written down.  We see that Herod (the man guilty of John’s death), had struggles in his mind that he was dealing with during this whole ordeal.  Many struggles that we face here and now in today’s society.  What are those struggles, and how are […]

In Matthew 13, Jesus visits His hometown.  And He is met with astonishment, as these people couldn’t see how this man that they watched grow up spoke with so much wisdom and knowledge.  They showed that they had a worldly view of things.  And that they didn’t believe in who Jesus was. 

In the parable of the weeds.  Jesus compares us to wheat and weeds.  He speaks of how there will be a harvest, and we will be separated at that time.  He tells us that the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.

In the first part of Matthew 13, Jesus is speaking in a parable known as the “parable of the sower.”  Jesus speaks of 4 different types of places where the seed is sown.  We hope to learn more about these places Jesus is speaking of and to learn which one describes us best.

In the twelfth chapter of Matthew, Jesus speaks of an unforgivable sin.  What is that sin?  And how can we make sure that we don’t do it?  It might surprise you that it is reasonably easy to avoid.

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 […]