Month: May 2023

Week 18.

I got a little behind in my posting while I was moving the site to a new web hosting service. Should be all squared away now, but you can always comment this week on your readings from last week.

Matthew 22.

34 But when the Pharisees heard that he had silenced the Sadducees with his reply, they met together to question him again. 35 One of them, an expert in religious law, tried to trap him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the most important commandment in the law of Moses?” 37 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your … Continue reading Matthew 22. →

Matthew 21.

For many years, many years ago, Beaverton Christian regularly performed a "passion play". It was pretty extensive, usually included music, and naturally a lot of members played the various parts in the play. I remember one particular year, when Harold Smith was playing Caiaphas, who showed up in several scenes. One was the moment when … Continue reading Matthew 21. →

Matthew 19.

23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “I tell you the truth, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven! 24 Again I say, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter into the kingdom of God.” 25 The disciples were greatly astonished when they heard … Continue reading Matthew 19. →

Matthew 18.

We read these words in Matthew 6: 14 “For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others, your Father will not forgive you your sins. Matthew 6:14, 15 In this chapter, Jesus tells a parable that explains that teaching in verse 23-35. I would add to … Continue reading Matthew 18. →