“Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” ~Citizens of Nazareth
What was one of the primary ways Jesus obtained wisdom? Jesus spent a ton of time in prayer. He talked …
Tag Archives: Matthew 13
“The seed along the path are those who have heard and then the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.” ~Jesus
In the Gospels, Jesus speaks of those who have “ears to hear” at the end of a difficult saying or …
“The worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word.” ~Jesus
I have no need to worry about anything. This is tough for me some days. I am a worrier for …
“Happy are those who hear God’s Word and guard it with their lives!” ~Jesus
Jesus knows. Jesus knows what is important. Jesus thrives on the word of God, His Father. Jesus knows how to …
“To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted.” ~Jesus
Whenever I hear the word “mystery“, my curiosity kicks in. I want to know. A “mystery” in the New Testament …
Joy – What is it a hallmark of?
What a treasure we have in the joy that Jesus brings into our lives. God has a country. Jesus is …
Worry — What causes it? Am I too world-centered?
Jesus teaches His disciples that we are not to worry. Jesus encourages me to avoid worrying about my physical needs …
“Yet wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” ~Jesus
Paul tells the church that the spiritual blindness of Israel is a “mystery” that had not previously been revealed (Romans …
Materialism — Will possessions and riches make it difficult to enter God’s country?
I have to be careful. Materialistic seduction can happen. I live in America and that is clear. If materialism was …
Immaturity — Is that the cause of backsliding?
I started out strong. I imagine you did too. And then … Something happened. Or several things. We went off …
Joy – Is it evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work? Does it prompt believers to rejoice?
When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes me want to glorify God. I …
“What do you make of this?” ~Jesus
Jesus wants to know. Jesus has a question. What do I make of this? Do I understand? Am I listening? …
Prophet — Jesus is the Rejected Prophet of God
God had told Moses that someday He would send another prophet to Israel, “and I will put my words in …
“Then there’s only one thing left to do: Sell everything you own and give it away to the poor. You will have riches in heaven. Then come, follow me.” ~Jesus
Where is my treasure? What is important to me? Is Jesus my Master? Jesus told us to “store up for …
“And you—what are you saying about me? Who am I?” ~Jesus
Jesus asks me lots of questions. This one gets to the core of the issue. Who is Jesus? Jesus and …
“For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders.” ~Jesus
For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 15:19 (NASB) Evil is real. Evil …
“You’ve been given insight into God’s kingdom. You know how it works. Not everybody has this gift, this insight; it hasn’t been given to them.” ~Jesus
Jesus wants me to hear his message of good news (aka the gospel). Jesus does everything he can to create …
“God’s kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field for years and then accidentally found by a trespasser.” ~Jesus
Am I ecstatic about what I have found in God’s new plan? Am I prepared / willing to sell everything …
“But you have God-blessed eyes—eyes that see!” ~Jesus
I have been blessed. God has done an amazing thing. It is all the work of Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus …
Will I hear GOD or will I be deceived?
The worry of the world can completely drown out the word of my heavenly Father. Jesus speaks to me. He gives …
