Imagine, if you will, Jesus sees the crowds following Him. Like lost sheep that instinctively understand that this Man is their true…
Daily Word: Poor in Spirit? Matthew 5:3
Who exactly are the poor in spirit? What does it mean to be poor in spirit? When we think of a poor person — especially the way the Bible…
Daily Word: Freedom to Choose What? Galatians 5:13
While this is such a beautiful verse, it has been taken out of context and used in ways that are counter to the intent. It’s the word…
Daily Word: Not a Fortune Cookie Message. Matthew 7:12
And so the “mountain teaching” (Matthew 5-7) continues into chapter seven. Today’s verse has been labeled as, “The Golden Rule.” Generally…
Daily Word: Priorities, Anyone? Matthew 6:33
In this passage, Yeshua gives clues as to His identity and purpose. The prophecy about the coming New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31ff), was being fulfilled right before their unknowing eyes.
Daily Word: Prophetic Conduit, Proverbs 21:3
Is this verse saying that God wanted Israel—or us—to do the right thing rather than follow His commands? No. This passage’s truth was also…
Daily Word: The Invisible Treasures. Matthew 6:19
Jesus continues His “Sermon on the Mount” in chapter 6 (and seven). In chapter 6, as is notable in today’s verse, is the term…
Daily Word: What is the “Therefore” There For? Matthew 7:24
It’s a biggie. Jesus is wrapping up His Sermon on the Mount. He summarizes the importance of listening to His words and doing them…
Daily Word: Love the Haters? Matthew 5:44
Really? And pray for those who go out of their way to persecute us? Those haters that, well, hate who we are or what we believe…
