Author: gregsloop

Matthew 11:2–15 (NKJV, also appearing in Luke 7:18-30) 2 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples 3 and said to Him, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” 4 Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things which you … Continue reading The Humanity of the Forerunner

Matthew 10:27–11:1 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 6:12-13; Luke 9:6, 12:1–12) 27 “Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to … Continue reading Disciples That Honor Others

Matthew 10:16–26 (NKJV) 16 “Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. 17 But beware of men, for they will deliver you up to councils and scourge you in their synagogues. 18 You will be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a … Continue reading The Marks of Christians Under Persecution

Matthew 10:5–15 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 6:8-11; Luke 9:3-5) 5 These twelve Jesus sent out and commanded them, saying: “Do not go into the way of the Gentiles, and do not enter a city of the Samaritans. 6 But go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. 7 And as you go, preach, saying, … Continue reading Instructions

Matthew 9:32–10:4 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 6:6-7; Luke 9:1-2) 32 As they went out, behold, they brought to Him a man, mute and demon-possessed. 33 And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, saying, “It was never seen like this in Israel!” 34 But the Pharisees said, “He casts out demons … Continue reading So Many in Need of Leadership

Matthew 9:18–31 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56) 18 While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” 19 So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples. 20 And suddenly, … Continue reading Restoration

Matthew 9:9–17 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 2:13-22; Luke 5:27-39) 9 As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. 10 Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the table in the house, that behold, many … Continue reading Following Christ

Matthew 8:28–9:8 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 5:1-20, 2:1-12; Luke 8:26-39, 5:17-26) Demons Cast Out 28 When He had come to the other side, to the country of the Gergesenes, there met Him two demon-possessed men, coming out of the tombs, exceedingly fierce, so that no one could pass that way. 29 And suddenly they cried out, … Continue reading Deliverance

Matthew 8:14–27 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 1:29-34, 4:35-41; Luke 4:38-41, 8:22-25, 9:57-62) 14 Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. 15 So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them. 16 When evening had come, they brought to Him … Continue reading The Story Spreads