Tag Archives: Book of Matthew

Thinking out LOUD – Grief

A fortnight ago, I lost my grandad. He was almost 97 years old. It would have been his birthday on Thursday 16th December. Many condolences were received, but some thought it ok for the first thing to be said that he lived to a good age. That may be so but, it doesn’t replace theContinue reading “Thinking out LOUD – Grief”

Christ-centred Living

Whoever finds his life [in this world] will [eventually] lose it [through death], and whoever loses his life [in this world] for My sake will find it [that is, life with Me for all eternity]. Matthew 10:39 (AMP) And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children orContinue reading “Christ-centred Living”

Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk42/2021) – Matthew 10:16-23 (AMP)

A Hard Road before Them 16 “Listen carefully: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; so be wise as serpents, and innocent as doves [have no self-serving agenda]. 17 Beware of men [whose nature is to act in opposition to God], for they will hand you over to the courts and flog youContinue reading “Thursday Morning Scripture (Wk42/2021) – Matthew 10:16-23 (AMP)”

Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk41/2021) – Matthew 10:24-39 (AMP)

The Meaning of Discipleship 24 “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor is a bond-servant above his master. 25 It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher, and the bond-servant like his master. If they have called the head of the house Beelzebul (Satan), how much more [will they speak evilContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Scripture (Wk41/2021) – Matthew 10:24-39 (AMP)”

Friday Morning Scripture (Wk38/2021) – Matthew 8:18-27 (AMP)

Discipleship Tested 18 Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to cast off for the other side of the Sea of Galilee. 19 Then [on His way to board the boat] a scribe [who was a respected and authoritative interpreter of the Law] came and said to Him, “Master, I willContinue reading “Friday Morning Scripture (Wk38/2021) – Matthew 8:18-27 (AMP)”

Monday Morning Scripture (W37/2021) – Matthew 5:1-12

The Sermon on the Mount 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. The Beatitudes 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are thoseContinue reading “Monday Morning Scripture (W37/2021) – Matthew 5:1-12”

Wednesday Morning Prayer (Wk36/2021)

Almighty God, I awake giving You all glory, honour, thanks and praise. I place this day in Your Hands and ask You to use it for Your glory. Today, I thank You for Your Word, which uplifts me to higher heights and lowers me to deeper depths in understanding and knowing You. In the BookContinue reading “Wednesday Morning Prayer (Wk36/2021)”

Verses of the Day – Matthew 17:19-21 (AMP)

19 Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked, “Why could we not drive it out?” 20 He answered, “Because of your little faith [your lack of trust and confidence in the power of God]; for I assure you and most solemnly say to you, if you have [living] faith the size of aContinue reading “Verses of the Day – Matthew 17:19-21 (AMP)”