Category Archives: Matthew

God’s BFFs – His Former Sinners

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

After this he went out and saw a man named Levi at his work collecting taxes. Jesus said, “Come along with me.” And he did—walked away from everything and went with him. Levi gave a large dinner at his home … Continue reading →

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Untangle the Knots

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

The historical record of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham: From Abraham to David Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered Jacob, Jacob fathered Judah and his brothers, Judah fathered Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez fathered Hezron, … Continue reading →

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God’s Miracles: Fresh Bread

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

As He [Jesus] stepped ashore, He saw a huge crowd, felt compassion for them, and healed their sick. When evening came, the disciples approached Him and said, “This place is a wilderness, and it is already late. Send the crowds … Continue reading →

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Have You Touched Jesus Lately?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Once they crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized Him, they alerted the whole vicinity and brought to Him all who were sick. They were begging Him that they might only touch … Continue reading →

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Treasures

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

He [Jesus] said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” … Continue reading →

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Do I Have Time to Garden?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

[Jody note: Every Monday I will be sharing my thoughts and what I have learned from the lectionary texts from the previous day, maybe one of the four, maybe all four.] One day, Jacob was cooking some stew, when Esau … Continue reading →

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Uncompromising, Loving God

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

As Moses got closer to the camp, he saw the idol, and he also saw the people dancing around. This made him so angry that he threw down the stones and broke them to pieces at the foot of the … Continue reading →

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Father: Man of Faith

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

The 11 disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw Him, they worshiped, but some doubted. Then Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up!

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

Suddenly a strong earthquake struck, and the Lord’s angel came down from heaven. He rolled away the stone and sat on it. The angel looked as bright as lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards shook from … Continue reading →

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My Life, My Race, His Promise, Our Goal

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Jody Neufeld

As soon as the meal was finished, he insisted that the disciples get in the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he dismissed the people. With the crowd dispersed, he climbed the mountain so he could … Continue reading →

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