What is the rock upon which Jesus said He would build His church? Was it Peter? And what do “the gates of Hades” represent?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 16:18
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What trouble brews when interpreters read metaphorical expressions like we find in today’s reading and take them literally! Only context keeps us balanced.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 16:16-19
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The people of Nazareth had heard of Jesus’ miracles in Capernaum, and they challenged Him to do the same before their eyes. He didn’t, however, live up to their expectations, but He explained the reason. What was that reason?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58
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Luke’s version of Jesus’ return to Nazareth offers considerably more detail than Matthew or Mark’s versions. We even learn the subject of Jesus’ synagogue sermon, and gain insight into why Jesus’ audience was so offended by His words.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:57-58
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According to Matthew, Jesus did not do many miracles in Nazareth due to their unbelief. Mark similarly states that Jesus could do no miracles in Nazareth except a few minor healings, and Mark also mentions unbelief as the problem. Why were the people of Nazareth so unbelieving?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:57-58
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When Jesus returned to the town where He had grown up, everyone was amazed with His wisdom and the reports they’d heard of His miracles. But the plot thickened after their initial favorable reception.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:51-56
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There are only two kinds of people, the wicked and the righteous, and there are only two ultimate destinies. Are the righteous those who have prayed a prayer and consequently are now legally righteous but not practically righteous?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51
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Does the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price represent the church, and does the treasure-finder and the pearl-purchaser represent Jesus, who gave up His life for the church?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:47-51
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There is always some price to pay by Christ’s true followers. But the reward is so much greater than the price that it is worth giving up everything to gain eternal life.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33
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What is the point of these two parables? Do the birds that make their nests in the mustard tree represent demons making their home in the church?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33
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