Monthly Archives: April 2013

Matthew 20:1-9 What’s In It For Me?

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Plymothian

“For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius[a] for the day and sent them into his vineyard. 3 “About nine … Continue reading →

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Matthew 19:23-30

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Plymothian

23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it is hard for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of … Continue reading →

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Matthew 19:16-22 Self-serving Morality

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Plymothian

16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” 17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If … Continue reading →

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Matthew 19:10-15 True to Our Calling

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Plymothian

10 The disciples said to him, “If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry.” 11 Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given. … Continue reading →

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Matthew 19:1-12 User’s Manual Allows For Crashes

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Plymothian

When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. 2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there. 3 Some Pharisees came to him … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18:21-35 Forgive!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Plymothian

21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.[g] 23 … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18:15-20 Being Reconciled

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Plymothian

“If your brother or sister[b] sins,[c] go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18:8-14 Pursuing Friendships With Worthless People

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Plymothian

8 If your hand or your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to enter life maimed or crippled than to have two hands or two feet and be thrown into … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18:1-9 Don’t Mess With God’s Children

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Plymothian

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and placed the child among them. 3 And he said: “Truly I … Continue reading →

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Matthew 17:22-27 Coin In A Fish Mouth

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Plymothian

When they came together in Galilee, he said to them, “The Son of Man is going to be delivered into the hands of men. 23 They will kill him, and on the third day he will be raised to life.” And … Continue reading →

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