One Having Authority – Matt 8
“And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” — Matthew 7:28–29 At the end of the sermon
Category: Devotions
Only Two Paths – Matt 7
“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which
Our Father Which Art in Heaven – Matt 6
“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” — Matthew 6:9 17 times in Matthew 5-7, the “Sermon on the Mount” we find Jesus mentioning “God the Father.” “your Father” – 7 times
Tempted of the Devil – Matt 4
“Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.” — Matthew 4:1 In every way, Jesus was and is the Messiah. We see it in His birth, His life, His fulfilment of
Be Ye Therefore Perfect – Matt 5
As the promised Messiah, Jesus fulfilled the law and the prophets (5:17). He came teaching, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all kinds of sickness and disease (4:23). Matthew 5-7 contain the famous “sermon on the mount” in
This Is My Beloved Son – Matt 3
“And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” — Matthew 3:17 After brief insights into Jesus’ genealogy, virgin birth, rejection by a false king, and worship by wise men from
King of the Jews – Matt 2
Two chapters into Matthew’s gospel, it is quite obvious that God’s agenda for this book is to show that Jesus is the Coming and Promised Messiah, the King of the Jews. In chapter one, we read about Jesus being “the
The Generation of Jesus Christ – Matt 1
“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.” — Matthew 1:1 Three years ago, I started reading through my Bible very slowing, no more than one chapter a day. I wanted to
The Great and Dreadful Day of the Lord – Malachi 4
“Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:” — Malachi 4:5 We live in “the day of man” when mankind is living in open rebellion against God. The
Tithes and Offerings – Malachi 3
“Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may be meat in mine house, And prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, If I will not open you the windows of heaven, And pour you out