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Matthew 19:16–26 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 10:17–27; Luke 18:18–27) 16 Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” 17 So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. But if you … Continue reading The Right Choice

Matthew 19:1–15 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 10:1–16; Luke 18:15–17; John 10:40-42) 19:1 Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these sayings, that He departed from Galilee and came to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. 2 And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there. Jesus' powerful ministry continued, with signs … Continue reading More About the Kingdom of Heaven

Matthew 18:21–35 (NKJV) 21 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. 23 Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a … Continue reading Debt Forgiveness

Matthew 18:6–20 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 9:42-50; Luke 17:1-4) 6 “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were drowned in the depth of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of offenses! For … Continue reading Kingdom Characteristics

Matthew 17:22–18:5 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 9:30-37, Luke 9:43-48) 22 Now while they were staying in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is about to be betrayed into the hands of men, 23 and they will kill Him, and the third day He will be raised up.” And they were exceedingly sorrowful. Jesus … Continue reading Disciples of the Kingdom

Matthew 17:14–21 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 9:14-29; Luke 9:37-43, 17:5-6) 14 And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the … Continue reading Spiritual Authority

Matthew 16:13–23 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 8:27-33; Luke 9:18-22) 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said … Continue reading Keys to the Kingdom