Those who have committed the unpardonable sin, that is blaspheming the Holy Spirit, have no concern about their sin. Those who are concerned that they have committed the unpardonable sin prove by their concern that they have not committed it.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 12:30-40
The second miracle that rabbinic tradition taught could only be performed by the Messiah was the miracle of casting out demon that made someone deaf and mute. It appears that Jesus intentionally performed such a miracle just to challenge Israel’s religious leaders. Their response was tragic.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 12:14-29
Professing Christians whose lives resemble the goats of Matthew 25:31-46 and who find faults in other professing Christians are like the Pharisees who found fault with Jesus. When you are going to hell, you aren’t in a position to find flaws in others!
Todays Scripture: Matthew 12:7-21
Attempting to keep the people of Israel holy, the Pharisees advocated compliance to long lists of “fence laws,” that, if kept, would prevent people from breaking God’s laws. But is that the best way to keep people holy?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:27-12:6
Although Jesus preached many sermons and did many miracles in Galilee, He was, for the most part rejected by people who have since surely regretted their foolish decision. Jesus continues to extend His gracious invitation today, but hard-hearted people continue to make the same tragic error.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:20-29
Jesus loved them, but they hated Him. The same was true of John the Baptist. Most rejected him and his message. Should modern followers of Christ should expect any difference?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:12-21
Many of the Israelites underestimated John the Baptist, even those who personally witnessed his ministry. Jesus reveals just how significant John’s ministry was as well as his special place in God’s Word and plan.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:6-14
Jesus offers us one package, one that includes Himself, His Father, and a big family as well. For that reason, there are no true Christians who are “lone rangers.” Moreover, embracing one of Jesus’ followers means embracing Him and His Father.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:39-11:5
Jesus did not intend to give a lesson on demonology as He foretold the tragic degeneration of those who rejected Him, but He inadvertently did. So what can we learn from His supplementary lesson?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 12:43-50
Why are some people saved and others not? This parable reveals the basic answer to that question and to some other interesting questions as well.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 13:1-19