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Category Archives: Matthew
Uncontainable Joy
Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward … Continue reading
Marching Orders
38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ 39 But I say to you, do not resist an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus, Matthew 5, Perfect, Sermon on the Mount
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Exacting Standards
21 “You have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not commit murder’ and ‘Whoever commits murder shall be liable to the court.’ 22 But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother shall be … Continue reading
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Tagged Matthew 5:21-30, Sermon on the Mount, standards
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No Free Lunch…But
17 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter … Continue reading
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Tagged Kingdom of heaven, law, Matthew 5:17-20, music, Pharisees, righteousness, scribes
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Salt and Light
13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men. 14 … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John 4:4, basket, John 14:6, lamp, light, Matthew 5:13-16, salt, tasteless
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Read All About It
17 From that time Jesus began to preach and say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 18 Now as Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon who was called Peter, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew, Decapolis, fishermen, Galilee, healing, James, John, Judea, Matthew 4:17-25, Peter, repentance, sick, Syria, Zebedee
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Kingdom Dwellers
When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. 2 He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for … Continue reading →