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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Matthew 15

How many times do we set out for the day without checking on how to get to where God wants us to go?

October 23, 2022

Why this is important: We are on a great journey. We need a map. We need direction on how to …

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“For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders.” ~Jesus

January 25, 2022

  For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, slanders.” ~Jesus Source: Matthew 15:19 (NASB) Evil is real. …

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Are we trying to cover up our corrupt heart?

August 8, 2021

Jesus challenges us to be the real deal. Nothing worse, in God’s world, than faking it. May I be genuine …

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When will we start listening to Jesus?

July 18, 2021

Jesus challenges us for a full out, no holds barred commitment. No half way measures. No kind sorta thinking. No …

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Why is Jesus angry and indignant? What upsets Him so much?

July 3, 2021

Attempts to prevent access to Yeshua [Jesus] generates anger Jesus gets angry. Jesus gets indignant. Jesus is not Mr. Rogers …

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Are we a part of the religious elites and hypocrites?

March 3, 2021

  Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. Our contempt allows us to ignore …

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“O woman, your faith is great; it shall be done for you as you wish.” ~Jesus

May 5, 2020

Here is good news. Jesus heals the sick and the demon possessed. Jesus does it all the time. Jesus is …

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“My daughter is cruelly demon-possessed.” ~Canaanite Woman

April 25, 2020

The Bible speaks of demons as real, actual beings. However, Scripture’s depiction of demons is very different from the popular …

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“What comes out of a person is what defiles him.” ~Jesus

December 14, 2019

It is very difficult for me to see what is in my heart. I’ve hidden my faults from myself. My …

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“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders?” ~Religious elites to Jesus

July 10, 2019

Things are getting dicey. The fact that the religious elites (scribes and Pharisees) united in this attack and came all …

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“This people honors Me with their lips, but their heart is far away from Me.” ~Jesus

March 9, 2019

I need to be careful. It is one thing to be a hypocrite. It is another to be pretentious. Pretense …

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“You hypocrites, rightly did Isaiah prophesy of you: ‘This people honors Me with their lips, But their heart is far away from Me.'” ~Jesus

December 13, 2018

  I must change my mind (aka repent). My nature, along with all of us, is one that is fallen and …

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Why was Jesus criticized for breaking with tradition and opposed by the religious elites?

November 28, 2018

Things are getting dicey. The fact that the religious elites (scribes and Pharisees) united in this attack and came all …

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“Frauds!” ~Jesus

August 27, 2018

Jesus has the number of the religious elites. They are constantly trying to trap him. They are constantly trying to …

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Hypocrisy — What happens when my deeds do not match my words?

August 9, 2018

Jesus is clear. Jesus detests hypocrites. Jesus calls it out all the time. My contempt allows me to ignore its …

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Listening — To Jesus the Messiah

June 28, 2018

What does Jesus want from me? Jesus wants me to listen. Jesus wants me to be a good and faithful servant. …

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Hypocrisy — Its Expression through Insincere Motives

May 6, 2018

Hypocrisy is an outward pretense masking an inner reality. Jesus condemns hypocrisy, especially in matters of faith. As a follower …

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False Doctrine — Is it of human origin and not from Jesus the Messiah?

May 5, 2018

Jesus, the Son of God, is the Messiah. God sent him to live among us, die for our missing God’s …

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“Are you being willfully stupid?” ~Jesus

January 3, 2018

Jesus is clear. Jesus doesn’t pull any punches. Yet, I say “I don’t get it.” Really? I don’t get it? …

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“Why do your disciples play fast and loose with the rules?” ~Religious scholars to Jesus

July 7, 2017

It is sad but religious people are consumed with “the rules”. Jesus knew it very well. He encountered it all …

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