The soil beside the road in Jesus’ parable symbolizes hard hearts that are not open to the seed of God’s Word. Is it God’s fault that some people’s hearts are hard, or is He working to soften hard hearts?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:19
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Those who embrace God’s initial revelation are blessed to have further opportunity for divine insights. It is another story, however, for those who reject God’s initial revelation.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:12-17
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Just as in our day, the majority of people in John and Jesus’ day would not believe. Big crowds aren’t necessarily a sign of a big revival, and miracles do not guarantee that those who see them will repent.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:19-21
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The “revival” of John was not as successful as we sometimes imagine. Ultimately, John wasn’t received any better than was Jesus. Knowing this helps us to understand some of Jesus’ often-misinterpreted words.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:12-19
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Jesus said, “From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force.” Is it possible to force your way into the kingdom of heaven?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:12-13
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What did Jesus mean when He said, í¢äåñFrom the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and violent men take it by force”? Moreover, what did He mean when He said, í¢äåñFor all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John”?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:12-14
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Jesus spoke very highly of John the Baptist, yet those who today imitate John’s message are often condemned for being “holiness preachers” or “hellfire and brimstone evangelists.” Whose side should we be on?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:9-12
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There was a point in John’s ministry when his popularity surged, and many who traveled to see him did so for the wrong motives, and they didn’t repent at his preaching. Questioning the crowd before Him about their view of John, Jesus reveals God’s contrasting view.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:6-9
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Like John, when we find ourselves facing difficult circumstances, we are tempted to doubt God’s love. During those times, we need to take a cue from what we read in today’s story. When we face what we don’t understand, it is time to fall back on what we do understand.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:1-5
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What did Jesus mean when He said, “Whoever receives a prophet in the name of a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward?” And why do committed followers of Christ often find they have so little in common with “average” Christians?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42
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