Category Archives: Project 3:45

Matthew 17

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 16

Reading for Monday, July 2: Matthew 16 Well, we’ve made it halfway through the year with our reading project. Hope you all are getting as much out of this as I am. I know some have told me they’ve fallen … Continue reading

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Matthew 15

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

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

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

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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Matthew 11

Reading for Monday, June 25: Matthew 11 In Matthew 11, John the Baptist asks an interesting question, one that belies his expectation of the Messiah: “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?” It … Continue reading

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Matthew 10

Reading for Friday, June 22: Matthew 10 For today’s reading, I thought I’d open it up to you to share your thoughts on a few specific verses in this chapter: – v7, “As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom … Continue reading

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Matthew 9

Reading for Thursday, June 21: Matthew 9 The healing stories recorded in ch9 point to a deeper restoration. The paralytic, prior to his physical healing, is told “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven,” (v2). The woman with the bleeding … Continue reading

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Matthew 8

Reading for Wednesday, June 20: Matthew 8 Jesus’ power is on full display here in ch8. After 3 chapters of teaching, Matthew peppers us with stories of miraculous healing. We’re introduced to the leper who asks, “Lord, if you are … Continue reading

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