Category Archives: Matthew

Child of the King

Then, surrounded by the Pharisees, Jesus asked them a question: “What do you think about the Messiah? Whose son is he?” They replied, “He is the son of David.” Jesus responded, “Then why does David, speaking under the inspiration of … Continue reading

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The Perfect Prayer

“This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father I heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as … Continue reading

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Beloved Children

“Then the King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.’”     Matthew 25:41 In the middle of Jesus’ description of Judgment Day … Continue reading

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What Gift to Bring?

When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” hey hurried to the village and found Mary and … Continue reading

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The Story

All those listed above include fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the Babylonian exile, and fourteen from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah.     Matthew 1:17 (NLT) Forty-two generations waited for a Messiah. And some are still … Continue reading

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Joseph: An Obedient Quiet Man

When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded and took Mary as his wife.     Matthew 1:24 (NLT) A teacher, author, and friend of mine, Dr. Alden Thompson, talks a lot about the unanswered questions … Continue reading

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The Investor

As evening approached, Joseph, a rich man from Arimathea who had become a follower of Jesus, went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body. And Pilate issued an order to release it to him. Joseph took the body and wrapped … Continue reading

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The Storms: They are a Raging!

After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were … Continue reading

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The Value of My Child About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I … Continue reading

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Abba’s Love – A Miracle

Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God, a punishment for his own sins! But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He … Continue reading

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