by Will | Jan 8, 2017 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 14:1-2 (NIV) At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus, and he said to his attendants, “This is John the Baptist; he has risen from the dead! That is why miraculous powers are at work in him.” Many people in times of stress show themselves...
by Will | Jan 8, 2017 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 13:53-58 (NIV) When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked....
by Will | Jan 6, 2017 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 13:51-52 (NIV) “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes,” they replied. He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new...
by Will | Jan 4, 2017 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 13:47-50 (NIV) “Once again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was let down into the lake and caught all kinds of fish. When it was full, the fishermen pulled it up on the shore. Then they sat down and collected the good fish in baskets, but threw the...
by Will | Jan 3, 2017 | Scripture Meditations
Matthew 13:45-46 (NIV) “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” This second parable about the value of the kingdom of God seems redundant...
