Category: Biblical Reflections

Matthew 12:1–13 (NKJV, also appearing in Mark 2:23-3:6; Luke 6:1-11) 12:1 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. And His disciples were hungry, and began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. 2 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said to Him, “Look, Your disciples are doing what is not … Continue reading Lord of the Sabbath

Matthew 11:25–30 (NKJV, Luke 10:21-24) 25 At that time Jesus answered and said, “I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. 26 Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight. 27 All things have been delivered to … Continue reading Hope for the Heavy Laden

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