Scripture Reading: Matthew 12:24“But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, ‘This fellow does not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.’”Reflections: Envy and jealousy, when unchecked, can cloud our judgment and corrupt our words. In Matthew 12:24, we see the Pharisees responding with unfounded accusations...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 14:30“But when he saw the wind, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’”Reflections: This verse recounts Peter’s experience as he walked on water toward Jesus. While Peter kept his focus on Jesus, he was able to do the extraordinary walking on...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 10:1 (KJV)“And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease.”Reflections: Being a disciple of Jesus Christ comes with a remarkable privilege: access to...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:8 (KJV)“But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings’ houses.”Reflections: Jesus draws a contrast between John the Baptist and those who live in luxury or comfort. John was not a man of...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:9 (KJV)“But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.”Reflections: Jesus reveals that John the Baptist was not just a prophet but more—he exceeded the expectations of those who came to see him. While people expected...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:15-17 (KJV)“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows, And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto...
Scripture Reading: Matt 9:25-26But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose. And the fame hereof went abroad into all that land.Reflections: Jesus encountered a room full of distractions as He entered the ruler’s house. The mourners and the...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:16 (KJV)“No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.”Reflections: Jesus teaches us the importance of making wise and fitting decisions. He uses the...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:14-15“Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, ‘Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?’ And Jesus said to them, ‘Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will...
Scripture Reading: Matthew 9:12-13“But when Jesus heard that, He said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice. For I did not come to call the righteous, but...