Category Archives: Faith

Matthew 22

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, July 10: Matthew 22 One of the dimensions of Jewish Messianic expectation in the first century centered on the image of the Great Banquet. Based on Isaiah 25, the Hebrew people anticipated the Messianic age to be … Continue reading →

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Matthew 21

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Monday, July 9: Matthew 21 Matthew 21 is such a rich chapter. We won’t be able to cover everything here, so feel free to weigh in with comments about the sections that we don’t cover here. Jesus rides … Continue reading →

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Matthew 20

Posted on July 10, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, July 6: Matthew 20 The Kingdom of God challenges our understanding of equity. This seems to be the point of the parable Jesus tells in the first few verses of Matthew 20. A man hires laborers for … Continue reading →

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Matthew 19

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jason

Matthew 19   The Kingdom of God is sometimes thought of as some sort of “out there” or “up there” reality. It’s the stuff of heaven, an unclarified vision of eternity to come. But when Jesus teaches on the Kingdom, … Continue reading →

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Matthew 18

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, July 4: Matthew 18 In Matthew 18, we come to the fourth of Jesus’ teaching discourses in this Gospel. Jesus turns His attention toward a fuller description of the Kingdom of God, beginning with a redefined understanding … Continue reading →

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Matthew 17

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, July 3: Matthew 17 The Transfiguration is intended to increase faith. It’s a foreshadowing of Christ’s glory to come when all is fulfilled — when He fulfills the Law and the Prophets through His supreme act of … Continue reading →

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Matthew 15

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Friday, June 29: Matthew 15 Matthew 15 begins with the Pharisees questioning Jesus yet again. They questioned Jesus about His Sabbath practice in ch12, culminating in an accusation that He operated by the power of Satan rather than … Continue reading →

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Matthew 14

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Thursday, June 28: Matthew 14 In Matthew 14, we learn of the fate of John the Baptist. This bold prophet is struck down because of his condemnation of a member of Herod’s family. Philip, Herod’s brother, is involved … Continue reading →

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Matthew 13

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Wednesday, June 27: Matthew 13 Matthew 13 could be called the chapter of parables. The longest of these parables is the parable of the sower. Not only does Jesus teach this parable publicly, but Matthew records some “behind … Continue reading →

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Matthew 12

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Jason

Reading for Tuesday, June 26: Matthew 12 Matthew 12 finds Jesus in conflict with the religious leaders of his day. Perturbed that His disciples pick grain and eat on the Sabbath, the Pharisees press Jesus for an explanation of this … Continue reading →

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