Category: Biblical Reflections

Matthew 21:33–46 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 12:1–12; Luke 20:9–19) 33 “Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. 34 Now when vintage-time drew … Continue reading When the Stone Falls

Matthew 21:23–32 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 11:27–33; Luke 20:1–8) 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said … Continue reading You Can Be Replaced

Matthew 21:12–22 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 11:11–26; Luke 19:45, 46; John 12:17-36) 12 Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. 13 And He said to … Continue reading Honor God and Have Faith

Matthew 21:1–11 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 11:1–10; Luke 19:29–38; John 12:12–16) 21 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with … Continue reading Hosanna

Matthew 20:20–34 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 10:35–52; Luke 18:35–43) 20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Him with her sons, kneeling down and asking something from Him. 21 And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on … Continue reading Ambition

Matthew 20:1–19 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 10:31-34; Luke 18:31-34) 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And … Continue reading The Sovereignty of God

Matthew 19:27–30 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 10:28–30; Luke 18:28–30) 27 Then Peter answered and said to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You. Therefore what shall we have?” 28 So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His … Continue reading Sacrifice

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