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You Are The Light Of The World: A Look At Matthew 5:14

Today's passage is one that we hear about quite a bit.  Are we being the light of Christ to the world around us?  Reflect and pray on that.

You Are The Salt Of The Earth: A Look At Matthew 5:13

In today's passage Jesus begins a couple illustrations on how his followers should interact with the world.  In this verse he tells us to be salt and to season the world with the Gospel.

Blessed Are You When You Are Persecuted: A Look At Matthew 5:11-12

In today's passage Jesus lays out a message that is forgotten by many Christians today.  We will be persecuted and spoken against falsely, but we will have a great reward.

Blessed Are The Peacemakers and the Persecuted: A Look At Matthew 5:9-10

In today's passage we continue with the beatitudes.  We read about the peacemakers and the persecuted, but what does that mean?

They Will See God: A Look at Matthew 5:7-8

In today's passage we are continuing with the beatitudes.  What does it mean to be merciful?  What does it mean to be pure in heart?

The Meek Will Inherit The Earth: A look At Matthew 5:5-6

In today's passage we continue with the beatitudes.  Who are the meek?  What does it mean to hunger for righteousness?

Blessed Are they: A Look At Matthew 5:3-4

In today's passage we start to dive into the beautiful teaching that is the beatitudes.  Today we examine the poor in spirit and those who mourn.

He Went Up The Mountain: A Look At Matthew 5:1-2

In today's passage we read about Jesus going up the mountain to deliver the sermon on the mount.  There is a lot going on that we sometimes miss.

Great Crowds Followed: A Look At Matthew 4:25

In today's passage we read about crowds coming to Jesus from Galilee, Jerusalem, and the Decapolis.  What is the Decapolis and why is this little fact significant?

He Went About All Galilee: A Look At Matthew 4:23-24

In today's passage we read about Jesus going throughout all Galilee and the synagogues healing and ministering to people.

They Left and Followed: A Look at Matthew 4:21-22

In today's passage we read about the calling of James and John to be disciples.  To be a disciple of a rabbi meant to leave everything behind and follow.  We are all called to follow Christ.  Are we?

Follow Me: A Look At Matthew 4:19-20

In today's passage Jesus tells Andrew and Peter to follow him.  They drop their nets and follow.  It is a powerful lesson for us.

Repent, For The Kingdom Is at Hand: A Look At Matthew 4:17-18

In today's passage we come to the end of the first section of Matthew's Gospel and it ends with the very powerful first words of Jesus's public ministry.  We are also introduced to two fishermen who will play a big role in the church.

A Light Has Dawned: A Look At Matthew 4:14-16

In today's passage we read about Jesus going to the region of Zebulun and Naphtali.  In doing so Matthew quotes Isaiah 9:1-2 and points to the kingship of Christ.

He Withdrew To Galilee: A Look At Matthew 4:12-13

In today's passage we read about Jesus withdrawing to Galilee.  What is Galilee and why is it significant?

Begone Satan! A Look At Matthew 4:7-11

Today we finish up the temptation of Jesus with a lively exchange between Jesus and Satan.  We can learn a lot from this part of scripture.  Learn scripture, fight the tempter, and desire holiness.

Throw Yourself down: A Look At Matthew 4:5-6

In today's passage we are continuing with the temptation of Christ by Satan.  In this interaction we see scripture being applied in two totally different ways.

Satan Tempts Jesus With Bread: A Look At Matthew 4:3-4

Satan took scripture out of context before it was cool.  Here he twists scripture and tempts a hungry Jesus with bread.  Jesus responds with responses taken directly from Deuteronomy 6-8.

Jesus is Tempted: A Look At Matthew 4:1-2

Jesus is led to the wilderness to fast and be tempted.  Jesus has two natures, a human and divine.  The human nature is tempted to forgo his future suffering.

The Trinity Revealed: A Look At Matthew 3:16-17

In today's passage Jesus is baptized.  As he comes up from the water the Holy Spirit descends like a dove, and the Father has a declaration.