Five Scandalous Women – Matthew 1:3, 5, 6, 16
Why does Matthew include these five scandalous women in Jesus’ genealogy? To show that he loves all people, even the less desirable.
Matthew
This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Matthew. They are sorted according to when they were written, with the most recent first. To see them in their biblical order, select them from the menu.
Jesus Is God, Come to Save His People – Matthew 1:21
The name Jesus means Yahweh saves. It is a common name, but Matthew identifies this Jesus as the one who would save his people. This Jesus is God himself.
Immanuel: God With Us – Matthew 1:22-23
This Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, remember him as Immanuel, God with us. Not just a newborn baby, but God incarnate; God with us.
We Have Seen His Star in the East – Matthew 2:1-2
A star in the east led wise men to Jesus. The same one who was responsible for that star shines a light in our hearts. WIll we follow it to Jesus and life?
Dressed in Camel’s Hair – Matthew 3:4
John dressed in camel’s hair and preached in the wilderness, and people flocked to him in repentance. Our methods are not as important as the message.
Produce Fruit In Keeping With Repentance – Matthew 3:8
Many are satisfied with a repentance that makes no change in their lives. But we are called to produce fruit in keeping with real repentance.
Two Responses to Satan’s Temptation – Matthew 4:10
Both Eve and Jesus experienced the temptation of Satan. Eve succumbed and fell into sin and death. Jesus resisted and brought new life to all who believe.
A Light Shining In the Darkness – Matthew 4:16
Honor Christ today as Lord and God! Let the light of Christ shine out from you into the darkness that is enveloping our world.
Becoming Fishers of Men – Matthew 4:19
Jesus called Peter, Andrew, James, and John to leave all behind and to follow him. But most of us he calls to follow him where we are, faithfully serving him.
Blessed Are the Peacemakers – Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers. those who seek resolution to the the things that divide us rather than further fanning the flames that drive us apart.
Love Your Enemies and Pray for Them – Matthew 5:43-45
Jesus teaching was often quite contrary to the convention wisdom of the day. And none more so that to “love your enemies and pray for them.”
The Privilege of Prayer – Matthew 6:5-13
Prayer! What a wonderful, and often underutilized, privilege we have. The creator and ruler of the universe invites us into his presence.
