God cares for his own Matthew 10:29–33 The ambassadors of Jesus 40 Blogs of Lent: Day 8 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 …
Tag: Matthew;s Gospel
Bringing light into dark places
Everything will be brought to light Matthew 10:24–28 The ambassadors of Jesus 40 Blogs of Lent: Day 7 A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the servant like his master. If they have called the master of …
You will be persecuted: It isn’t an option
Persecution: A sign that you're getting it right? Matthew 10:16-23 The ambassadors of Jesus 40 Blogs of Lent: Day 6 Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of men, for they will deliver you over to courts and flog …
Why only 12 apostles?
Apostles and Patriarchs Matthew 10:1-4 The ambassadors of Jesus 40 Blogs of Lent: Day 3 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal every disease and every affliction. The names of the twelve apostles are these: first, Simon, who is called …
Lack of labour — The answer is to volunteer?
It's harvest time Matthew 9:35-38 The ambassadors of Jesus 40 blogs of Lent: Day 2 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were …
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Speak out
Ability to speak Matthew 9:32–34 The authority of Jesus As they were going away, behold, a demon-oppressed man who was mute was brought to him. And when the demon had been cast out, the mute man spoke. And the crowds marvelled, saying, “Never was anything like this seen in Israel.” But the Pharisees said, “He …
Matthew
The call of Matthew Matthew 9:9–13 The authority of Jesus As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him. And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners …
Peace in a city
Healing two possessed men Matthew 8:28–34 The authority of Jesus And when he came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men met him, coming out of the tombs, so fierce that no one could pass that way. And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, …
Happy and blessed 6: the merciful
Happy and blessed 6: The merciful Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy - Matthew 5:7 ESVUK This is straightforward, isn't it? Merciful people are shown mercy. How can I write a blog on that? When someone shows mercy it makes headlines, positive headlines, it is generally agreed that being merciful is good. But …
Matthew’s Gospel: Repent
Matthew's Gospel: Repent 40 Blogs of Lent: 7 Matthew 3:12-17 Jesus having been baptised by John in the Jordan, and having spent time in the wilderness confronting the devil now starts his ministry: Matthew always provides a link to what has gone before, here the link is that Jesus' ministry started like that of John, …
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