God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
¨For there are many invited, but few chosen.¨ Matthew 22:14 (Reference Bible) In Jesus´ parable in Matthew 22 the King finally rounded up people to come to the wedding banquet of His Son. The original guests that were invited had not been worthy to enter according to the King. He had invited them but they... Continue Reading →
¨But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise.¨ Matthew 22:5 (AMV) Here in the parable found in Matthew 22 verses 1 through 14 we can find the history of the world wrapped up in a nutshell. Jesus, the very Son of God discloses what... Continue Reading →
Which of the two did the will of his father? They say, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. Matthew 21:31 (AMV) Jesus gives us here in Matthew 21:28-32 an illustration of how we humans react to... Continue Reading →
Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee approached him with her sons, doing obeisance and asking for something from him. Matthew 20:20 (Reference Bible) If we call ourselves Christ-ian, it means that we believe certain things about Christ. It means that we have decided to give Him the benefit of knowing what He is... Continue Reading →
And said, ¨These last put in one hour´s work; still you made them equal to us who bore the burden of the day and the burning heat!¨ Matthew 20:12 Jesus lays out for us the concept of the first being last and the last being first. Read Matthew 20:1-16 We could dispute all day just... Continue Reading →
And there came one to him and said ¨Teacher, what good thing shall I do to have eternal life?¨ Matthew 19:16 (Byington) This has been the age-old question on the lips of mankind since the dawn of creation. It is the wonder of every single individual who has paused to look towards heaven and consider... Continue Reading →
¨See to it that you do not despise one of these little ones; for I tell you that their angels in heaven always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.¨ Matthew 18:10 (Reference Bible) Beautiful and beloved by most, is our story found here in Matthew 18 about the shepherd leaving the... Continue Reading →
In reply Jesus said: “O faithless and twisted generation, how long must I continue with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring him here to me.¨ Matthew 17:17 (Reference Bible) The Disciples had followed Jesus throughout His ministry and had walked with Him, ate with Him and sat at His feet taking... Continue Reading →
And Peter took him in hand and began to rebuke him, saying ¨Away with the thought, sir; this shall not happen to you.¨ But he turned and said to Peter ¨Go behind me, Satan; you are my snare because you do not have God´s ideas but men´s.¨ Matthew 16:22-23 (Byington) Over and over again we... Continue Reading →
´That is how it will be in the conclusion of the system of things: the angels will go out and separate the wicked from among the righteous´ Matthew 13:49 (Reference Bible) In Matthew 13 verses 41 to 51, once again Jesus uses the words; ¨the kingdom of heaven is like.¨ He gently instructs us on... Continue Reading →
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