Jesus tells parables to people which some will not understand. This first parable is about people’s response to Jesus’ teaching about the Kingdom of God. As he explains it many…
Jesus talks of how the authorities were against anyone who portended change, John the baptist with his tea totaling, and Jesus for enjoying life. He notes that He is welcoming. …
Jesus tells the apostles He is sending before Him that anyone who welcomes them will be rewarded by God. Then he receives messengers from John (who is in prison) asking…
Hagar had learned about God during her time with Abraham and Sarah. When she was cast out and desperate, she called on God, and realized that though she and her…
In Matthew Jesus says God needs laborers to bring in the harvest, then calls and sends out the Apostles. Their task is to prepare the way for Jesus. They are…
Jesus called Matthew to follow and fellowshipped with tax collectors and sinners. When the Pharisees called him out for associating with those who were “unclean” Jesus points out that these…
The word Trinity is not found in scriptures, but there are verses that refer to it. In Matthew we hear of the formula for baptism: “in the name of the…
Jesus tells his disciples that after his death God will provide “another” Advocate. This Spirit will advocate with God for us, will remind us of the truth, will be God’s…
In Acts we read of Jesus teaching the disciples after His resurrection, concentrating on His nature and the disciple’s response. In Matthew, Jesus talks to His followers about treating others…
Jesus tells people not to worry, instead we should trust God to provide for us. He uses examples from nature about how God cares for nature, and reminds us that…