Matthew 20:29-34 NASB1995: As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him. And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, “Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!” The crowd sternly told them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more, “Lord, Son of … Continue reading Opening Blinded Eyes
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Serve One Another
“But Jesus called them to Himself and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you … Continue reading Serve One Another
Do You Not Know?
Matthew 20:20-23 NASB1995: Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons, bowing down and making a request of Him. And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Command that in Your kingdom these two sons of mine may sit one on Your right and … Continue reading Do You Not Know?
So From Sin You’d Be Free
“As Jesus was about to go up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside by themselves, and on the way He said to them, ‘Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem; and the Son of Man will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn Him to death, and will … Continue reading So From Sin You’d Be Free
Treasures on Earth and In Heaven
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” … Continue reading Treasures on Earth and In Heaven
Don’t Be a Hypocrite
“Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face so … Continue reading Don’t Be a Hypocrite
A Model Prayer
“And when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. So do not be like them; for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. “Pray, then, in this way:‘Our Father who is in heaven,Hallowed be Your … Continue reading A Model Prayer
Even The Elect
“For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will. Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. Then if anyone says to … Continue reading Even The Elect
The Abomination of Desolation
“Therefore when you see the abomination of desolation which was spoken of through Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains. Whoever is on the housetop must not go down to get the things out that are in his house. … Continue reading The Abomination of Desolation
Are You Without Wedding Clothes?
I am reading in Matthew 21:23-46 and in Matthew 22:1-14, some of which I will quote, and some of which I will summarize for the sake of brevity. In Context Jesus was teaching in the Temple, and he was being questioned by the chief priests and the elders, and then he began speaking to them … Continue reading Are You Without Wedding Clothes?
Run With It 