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.
Matthew
Studies from the gospel of Matthew
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.
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?
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.
Is Your Life Built on Rock or Sand? – Matthew 7:24-27
Have you built your life on the rock of Christ or the sand of self. The life built on Christ will survive. The life built on self will ultimately collapse.
And They Crucified Him – Matthew 27:35
And they crucified him. Those simple little words describe the event on which our faith as believers hang. It is well worth dwelling on it.
The Mark of a Real Disciple of Jesus? – Matthew 7:21-23
The mark of a real disciple is not based on religious activity. Instead it is centered around doing the will of God. To obey is better than sacrifice.
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.
Enter Through the Narrow Gate – Matthew 7:13-14
Which gate will you enter? The one to life? Or the one to destruction? Choose the road less traveled, and walk down it with Jesus.
A Light Shining In the Darkness – Matthew 4:16
Honor Christ today as Lord and God! Let the light of Christ shine out into the darkness that is enveloping our world, bearing witness to his love.
