Example of Jesus

Matthew 4:23
Jesus traveled thought Galilee teaching in the Synagogues, preaching everywhere the Good News about the kingdom. And he healed people who had every kind of sickness and disease.
O: Jesus was a amazing man. It is remarkable that he came to earth and lived as we do. He was tempted by the devil and yet [...]

What do I really need?

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-10
As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give. Do not take along any gold or silver or copper in your belts; take no bag for the journey, or extra [...]

One of the sick.

Scripture:
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Matthew 9:11-12)
Observation:
Jesus came for the the sick, the broken, and the sinner. When He was [...]

Making a Statement

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-5
1In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the Desert of Judea 2 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” 3This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:
“A voice of one calling in the desert,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.’ “[a]
4John’s clothes [...]

On a Mission to Worship

Scripture: Matthew 2:11 “On coming to the house, they [the Magi] saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, incense and myrrh.”
Observation: The Magi were so eager to seek out Christ and when they found him, they [...]

Fight the Fight – Be Humble

Scripture:
2 Corinthians 10:4-5 (New Living Translation); “We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons, to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments. We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.”

The battle for our hearts and minds gets [...]

The wrong in my eyes.

Scripture:
In those days Israel had no king; all the people did whatever seemed right in their own eyes. Judges 25:29
Obsveration:
This is stated over and over again as I read the book of Judges. It is clear that as Israel was doing what was right in there own eyes, they were doing wrong in the eyes [...]

Beware people are watching!

S: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3
But the only letter of recommendation we need is you yourselves! Your lives are a letter written in our hearts, and everyone can read it and recognize our good work among you. Clearly, you are a letter from Christ prepared by us. It is written not with pen and not with ink, [...]