Studies from the gospel of Matthew
As those that have received mercy and forgiveness from God, let us in turn show mercy to others, and be willing to forgive the hurts they cause us. – Lessons from The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant in Matthew 18:21-35
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.
Are you a child of God? Don’t be afraid of this world and the people in it. You are of great value to God. So be faithful to follow him.
Jesus commissioned us to make disciples throughout the world. But he did not leave us to do it alone. He promised to be with us until the very end.
Would the religious leaders have believed in Jesus if he had come down from the cross in response to their challenge? Probably not.
How often do we affirm that we will never fall away, followed by failure? I am so thankful that Jesus is always ready to restore us.
When I stand before my Lord someday, I long to hear him say to me, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! Come and share your master’s joy.’
Even though it has been 2000 years since Jesus left, his promise to come back remains. He will return and will gather his elect to himself.
Many people live a life that appears good on the outside, but are full of greed. Jesus tells us to first clean the inside, then the outside will be clean.
It is important to submit to the proper authority. Human government in the physical realm. And to God in the spiritual realm.