Matthew 8:1–13 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16, 7:1-10) 8:1 When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. 2 And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, “I am … Continue reading The Healing Savior
True Discipleship
Matthew 7:21–29 (NKJV, also appearing in Luke 6:46-49) 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your … Continue reading True Discipleship
This You Must Do
Matthew 7:12–20 (NKJV, also appearing in Luke 6:43-45) 12 Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Jesus here states a version of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This, according to Christ, sums up … Continue reading This You Must Do
Oh, and Don’t Do This, But Do This
Matthew 7:1–11 (NKJV, also appearing in Luke 6:37-42) 7:1“Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. 3 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the … Continue reading Oh, and Don’t Do This, But Do This
Don’t Do That Either
Matthew 6:19–34 (NKJV, also appearing in Luke 11:34-36, 12:22-34) 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where … Continue reading Don’t Do That Either
Don’t Do That!
Matthew 6:1–18 (NKJV) 6:1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, … Continue reading Don’t Do That!
Loving One Another
Matthew 5:38–48 (NKJV, also appearing in Luke 6:27-36) 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I tell you not to resist an evil person. But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue … Continue reading Loving One Another
Promises, Promises
Matthew 5:27–37 (NKJV) 27 “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and … Continue reading Promises, Promises
Jesus, the Law, and Murder
Matthew 5:13–26 (NKJV) 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be … Continue reading Jesus, the Law, and Murder
Blessed
Matthew 5:1–12 (NKJV, also appearing in Luke 6:17-23) 5:1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who … Continue reading Blessed
Devoted To You 