Author Archives: Bill Rasco

The Lord’s Commitment

Matthew 23-26 contains difficult words, but deep truth. Facing the cross, Christ’s final teachings urgently point to our need to fully commit to a relationship with God. Jesus begins by confronting the religious elite and outlining seven woes or barriers … Continue reading

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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

“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 the power … 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

As Matthew opens, we see God entering the world and the lives of men in an amazing way. Jesus, the One who will save His people from their sins, becomes man. Announcing His name to Joseph, the angel of the … Continue reading

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