Monthly Archives: January 2017

The Greatest Command

“Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” The question comes from a group of Pharisees in Matthew 22. Jesus takes them back to center by answering, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all … Continue reading

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Yeast

In Matthew 16:5-12, Jesus has an interesting discussion with His apostles. Traveling to a new place, the disciples realize that they forgot to bring any bread with them. Remember that this moment of hunger is framed by two miracles that … Continue reading

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The Overflow

The Overflow “For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” (Matthew 12:34) It is with these words that Jesus rebukes the Pharisees. They claim that Jesus is doing miraculous things with the power of Satan, and not … Continue reading

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Like the Teacher

In Matthew 10:25, Jesus makes a profound statement. In just one short sentence, Jesus sums up what it means to be a disciple. He says, “It is enough for the student to be like his teacher, and the servant like … Continue reading

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Embed the Bible

Embed means to fix or retain in the mind and heart. God has chosen a very special way to embed Jesus within us. The Bible is God’s perfect revelation to man. Within its pages, we see the nature and character … Continue reading

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