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 12:22-24
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Jesus wanted people to repent, and that becomes very clear as He laments His rejection by the people of Chorazin, Bethsaida and Capernaum, and warns of their coming judgment. Jesus also revealed that punishment will be greater for those who have more opportunity to repent.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24
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Unbelief does not reveal wisdom or intelligence, it reveals a willful rejection of what is obvious. Unbelievers harden their hearts because they don’t want to believe. And for that reason, God considers unbelief to be evil.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 11:25-27
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Jesus told the twelve that all their troubles would stem from hostile people. Yet there would be a some silver linings in their persecutions. What were they?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:18-20
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Jesus indicated that it would be inevitable that families would be divided over Him. If that happens, it is a test of our love for God. But is it possible for a true Christian to abandon his or her faith under persecution?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:21-22
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What did Jesus mean when He told the twelve that they would not finish going through the cities of Israel until He came? Was His promise fulfilled in AD 70 when Jerusalem fell at the siege of the Roman Legions?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:23
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Why are miracles more commonplace at certain times and certain places? Here’s one observation made from 30 years of asking that question.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:1
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Jesus told the twelve not to fear those who could only kill the body, but fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Why would Jesus warn His closest disciples about such a possibility?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:24-28
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When Jesus sent out the twelve to proclaim the gospel in the cities and villages of Galilee, He endowed them with supernatural power. Today, we need to pray for God to again send out supernaturally-equipped ministers into the harvest.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 9:35-10:1
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When God allows others to persecute you, it is easy to question His love. But what can separate us from the love of God? Paul wrote an entire list of things that can’t!
Todays Scripture: Matthew 10:28-31
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