by Steve Thomason | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 18:15-20 This passage comes in the middle of the section where Jesus is teaching about the values of the Kingdom of Heaven. In the verses before it, Jesus taught His disciples that the Kingdom belonged to little children and that God cares deeply for the...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 13:1-52 One of the most compelling of the parables is found in v. 44. Imagine if you found a vacant lot of land that was up for sale. As you were inspecting the property you discovered that it contained one of the richest deposits of diamonds ever found on...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 10:5-42 In our day there tends to be a lopsided view of Jesus. Most people think of Jesus (if they think of Him at all) as a kind and gentle teacher; a meek and mild man who wouldn’t harm a flea. Many people may even perceive Him as weak. It would be safe to...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 5-7 Spend some time reading through the major sections of Jesus’ most famous message. Matthew 5:1-12 Blessed are… Circle the type of person you most identify with at this point in your life. How can you see this as a “blessed” place to be? Matthew...
by Steve Thomason | Sep 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 3:1-4:11 A big question asked by many is, “Why did Jesus have to be baptized? There are a couple reasons. First, He came to set the example for us. Second, and more important, Jesus’ baptism was His rite of passage, inaugurating Him into the role of Messiah....
