February 8 Matthew 13:24-43 (ESV) The Parable of the Weeds 24 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, 25 but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds [1] among the wheat and went away. 26 So when the plants came up and … More February 8 Matthew 13:24-43
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 … More Sneering at the Old Testament?
In our Bible reading, we come to many instances of figures and shadows and symbols. We need God to give us eyes to see and understand. Remember the disciples who were walking along the road to Emmaus with Jesus? They were delighted as he discussed Bible with them and told them how it was ALL … More Manna, Jesus: The Bread of Life
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 … More Sneering at the Old Testament?
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 … More February 4 Matthew 12:1-21
“But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me.” —Psalm 26:11 (Read all of Psalm 26 today) C. H. Spurgeon, in the Treasury of David: Here is the lover of godliness entering his personal protest against unrighteous gain. He is a Nonconformist, and is ready to stand … More Spurgeon: Personal protest against unrighteous gain
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 February 3 Matthew 11:20-30
God is sovereign and His Spirit leads us to the right opportunities for ministry. We see this in Acts 16:6-10…. And when they had come up to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them. So, passing by Mysia, they went down to Troas. And a vision appeared … More “…concluding that God had called us”
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 … More February 2 Matthew 11:1-19
February 1 Matthew 10:21-42 (ESV) 21 Brother will deliver brother over to death, and the father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death,22 and you will be hated by all for my name’s sake. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. 23 When they persecute you in one … More February 1 Matthew 10:21-42
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