Monthly Archives: October 2012

Matthew 12:1-14 Jesus: More Than Rules

 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry and began to pick some heads of grain and eat them. 2 When the Pharisees saw this, they said to him, “Look! Your disciples are doing … Continue reading

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Matthew 11:20-29 Oh For An Easy Yoke

20 Then Jesus began to denounce the towns in which most of his miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been … Continue reading

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Matthew 11:7-18 Man-Made Religion

7 As John’s disciples were leaving, Jesus began to speak to the crowd about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed swayed by the wind? 8 If not, what did you go out to see? A … Continue reading

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Matthew 11:1-6 Dark Times and Doubts

After Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in the towns of Galilee.[a] 2 When John, who was in prison, heard about the deeds of the Messiah, he sent his disciples … Continue reading

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Matthew 10:24-42 What Makes A Missionary?

24 “The student is not above the teacher, nor a servant above his master. 25 It is enough for students to be like their teachers, and servants like their masters. If the head of the house has been called Beelzebul, how much … Continue reading

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Matthew 10:16-23 Apostles Forever

16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. 17 Be on your guard; you will be handed over to the local councils and be flogged in the … Continue reading

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Matthew 10:5-15 Training Days

5 These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. 6 Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. 7 As you go, proclaim this message: ‘The … Continue reading

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Matthew 10:1-4 The Twelve

Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spiritsand to heal every disease and sickness. 2 These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother … Continue reading

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Matthew 9:35-38 What Kind of Man Sends Out Missionaries?

35 Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were … Continue reading

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Matthew 9:18-34 Jesus’ Compassion

18 While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 Jesus got up and went with … Continue reading

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