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Our scripture today is Matthew 7:28 (MEV). When Jesus finished these sayings, the people were astonished at His teaching, Matthew uses the phrase “when Jesus finished saying these things” several times to indicate when there is a new direction in the teaching. It separates Matthew’s Gospel into five sections, mirroring the Pentateuch, the books of …
Our scripture today is Matthew 6:33 (MEV). But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be given to you. Are there some verses that just seem to sum up all of scripture to you? This is one that does it for me. We know that the Bible is …
Our scripture today is Matthew 6:9 (MEV). Pray then in this manner: Our Father, who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Jesus gave us this wonderful prayer to pray together as His followers, but also as a model for our personal time with God. Jesus showed us that both are important. We pray this …
Our scripture today is Matthew 5:1 (MEV). Now seeing the crowds, He went up on a mountain. And when He sat down, His disciples came to Him. If you read nothing else from the Gospel of Matthew, I strongly encourage you to see chapters 5-7, the Sermon on the Mount. There is no more compact …
Our scripture today is Matthew 1:1 (MEV). The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the son of Abraham: We move into the New Testament today with the opening line of the first Gospel. What follows is a list of the ancestors of Jesus. For Jewish believers, this connection back to …
Our scripture today is Malachi 2:10 (MEV). Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created us? Why do we deal treacherously with one another, by profaning the covenant of our fathers? Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament and the last prophet to speak to God’s people until the coming …
Our scripture today is Zechariah 1:3 (MEV). so you will say to them, “Thus says the Lord of Hosts: Return to Me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of Hosts.” The prophet Zechariah, whose name means “Yahweh remembers”, was a contemporary of Haggai. They both encouraged the people in ruined Jerusalem to …
Our scripture today is Haggai 1:13 (MEV). Then Haggai, the messenger of the Lord, spoke the message of the Lord to the people, saying: I am with you, says the Lord. Haggai is not likely the first prophet that comes to mind. This very short (only two chapters) book brings God’s inspiration and encouragement to …
Our scripture today is Zephaniah 3:17 (NIV). The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. The prophets often speak of God’s might to remind us of the power …
Our scripture today is Zephaniah 2:3 (NIV). Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the Lord’s anger. Pride and doing their own thing have brought God’s people to the brink of destruction. The prophet …