Although Jesus’ analogy of the shepherd leaving the ninety-nine sheep to find the one that was lost has application in Luke’s Gospel to God seeking the lost and rejoicing over the repentant, here in Matthew 18, the straying sheep signifies something else. What is it?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 18:10-17
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Peter a rock. The gates of Hades. Keys to the Kingdom. Binding and Losing. What did Jesus mean when He spoke these metaphorical expressions?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 16:16-20
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When we skim over what the Jesus said about our obligation to forgive others, we are apt to adopt an unbalanced view which burdens us with an impossible task that ultimately benefits neither ourselves nor the one who offended us.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17
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Jesus’ closest disciples were faced with two of the most important decisions of their lives when He foretold what He would soon be suffering: Would they follow Him to His death? Would they be willing to die with Him?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 16:20-27
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Joseph forgave his brothers, but not immediately. It was only after they proved themselves worthy of his forgiveness. What can we learn from Joseph’s example?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22
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Is denying yourself and taking up your cross only for super saints, that is, those who are very committed to Christ?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27
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Jesus promised to be in the midst of two or three believers gathered in His name. So why can’t a church consist of only three people? Are big churches always better churches?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 18:18-22
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Peter would have never dreamed that it would be at least 2,000 years before Jesus returned, but he had no doubts Jesus would return someday. A mountain-top experience indelibly stamped that conviction on his heart.
Todays Scripture: Matthew 16:28-17:10
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How should we define forgiveness? Are love and forgiveness equivalent? When forgiveness is granted, is it a license to sin again? Might God reinstate the sins of someone whom He’s formerly forgiven?
Todays Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35
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Peter, James and John journeyed down the Mount of Transfiguration after a unique experience only to discover that the other nine disciples had been having a unique experience of their own. When Jesus learned of their unique experience, it upset Him!
Todays Scripture: Matthew 17:9-17
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