February 6 Matthew 12:38-50 (ESV) The Sign of Jonah 38 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered him, saying, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign from you.” 39 But he answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40 For just as [...]
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February 6 Matthew 12:38-50
Posted: February 6, 2012 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, February Bible Readings, MatthewTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, February Bible Readings, Matthew, Scripture
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How did Jesus view the Old Testament?
Posted: February 5, 2012 by Pam Larson in Devotionals/Commentaries, February, MatthewTags: Bible, Bible daily, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, How did Jesus view the Old Testament?, Matthew, Scripture
For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. The men of Nineveh will rise up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at [...]
February 5 Matthew 12:22-37
Posted: February 5, 2012 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, February Bible Readings, MatthewTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, February Bible Readings, Matthew, Scripture
February 5 Matthew 12:22-37 (ESV) Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit 22 Then a demon-oppressed man who was blind and mute was brought to him, and he healed him, so that the man spoke and saw. 23 And all the people were amazed, and said, “Can this be the Son of David?” 24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, [...]
Sabbath: blessing or burden?
Posted: February 4, 2012 by Pam Larson in Matthew, Devotionals/Commentaries, JanuaryTags: Bible reading, daily Bible, Bible, Matthew, Bible study, Theology of the Sabbath, J.C.Ryle, Bible daily, Sabbath: blessing or burden?, fourth commandment
I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. And if you had known what this means, ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the guiltless. For the Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.” —Matthew 12:6-8 ESV J. C. Ryle comments: The plain truth is, that our Lord [...]
February 4 Matthew 12:1-21
Posted: February 4, 2012 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, February Bible Readings, MatthewTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, February Bible Readings, Jesus, Matthew, Scripture
February 4 Matthew 12:1-21 (ESV) Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath 12:1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees saw it, they said to him, “Look, your disciples are doing what is not lawful [...]
Ryle: No more burden than as feathers to a bird
Posted: February 3, 2012 by Pam Larson in Devotionals/Commentaries, February, MatthewTags: Bible, Bible daily, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, J.C.Ryle, Matthew, Ryle: No more burden than as feathers to a bird
Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. —Matthew 11:29-30 ESV J.C. Ryle comments at Grace Gems: No doubt there is a cross to be carried, if we [...]
February 3 Matthew 11:20-30
Posted: February 3, 2012 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, February Bible Readings, MatthewTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, February Bible Readings, Jesus, Matthew, Scripture
February 3 Matthew 11:20-30 (ESV) Woe to Unrepentant Cities 20 Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, [...]
More than a prophet
Posted: February 2, 2012 by Pam Larson in Devotionals/Commentaries, February, MatthewTags: Bible, Bible daily, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, J.C.Ryle, Jesus, John the Baptist, Matthew, More than a prophet, Scripture
What then did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written, “‘Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.’ Truly, I say to you, among those born of women [...]
February 2 Matthew 11:1-19
Posted: February 2, 2012 by Pam Larson in Bible Passages, February Bible Readings, MatthewTags: Bible, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, February Bible Readings, Jesus, Matthew, Scripture
February 2 Matthew 11:1-19 (ESV) Messengers from John the Baptist 11:1 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and said to him, “Are you the one [...]
Ryle: No such thing in reality as chance, accident, or luck
Posted: February 1, 2012 by Pam Larson in Devotionals/Commentaries, February, MatthewTags: Bible, Bible daily, Bible reading, Bible study, daily Bible, God is sovereign, God's sovereignty, J.C.Ryle, Matthew
Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. —Matthew 10:29-31 ESV J.C. Ryle, with a reminder on God’s sovereignty: Nothing [...]
