Matthew 7 continues Jesus' train of hard teachings. We often hear verses quoted out of context here, as one works a specific point or agenda. But taken as a whole they create a true picture of many practical doctrines and can be use nicely in following Christ's teaching.Let's start with the ending statements in the… Continue reading Matthew 7 – Do we want to hear all of this?
Category: Devotional Readings
Famous Amos (much gleamed from just verse 1)
We were discussing Jesus calling Peter and Andrew...Mar 1:16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.Mar 1:17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.We see in… Continue reading Famous Amos (much gleamed from just verse 1)
Good wisdom to take to heart…
Pro 17:27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.Pro 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Long notes on Matthew 6….
I've take the liberty to highlight a few key words in this passage.Matthew 6King James Version (KJV)1 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.2 Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee,… Continue reading Long notes on Matthew 6….
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