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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

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.

Many Are Invited But Few Are Chosen

Many Are Invited But Few Are Chosen – Matthew 22:14

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All people are invited to the wedding feast of Christ, but only the few who respond appropriately are chosen to attend.

Submitting to the proper authority

Submitting to the Proper Authority – Matthew 22:21

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It is important to submit to the proper authority. Human government in the physical realm. And to God in the spiritual realm.

the greatest commandment

The Greatest Commandment(s) – Mathew 22:37-40

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Jesus told us the greatest command is to love God with all that we are and others as ourselves. Let your love make a difference in the world.

Love the Lord with your mind

Loving the Lord Your God With All Your Mind – Matthew 22:37

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Jesus tells us to love the Lord with our minds. How does one do that? By exercising it and seeking to understand God, knowing him better.

full of greed

Full of Greed and Self-Indulgence – Matthew 23:25-26

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Many people live a life that appears good but are full of greed. Jesus tells us to clean the inside and then the outside will follow.

stand firm until the end

Stand Firm Until the End – Matthew 24:9-13

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Jesus warns us that we will face many challenges in this life. But he encourages us that if we stand firm through it all, we will be saved.

gathering the elect

Gathering the Elect – Matthew 24:30-31

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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.

Always be ready. Jesus is coming at an unexpected time.

Coming at an Unexpected Time – Matthew 24:44

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Jesus will be coming at an unexpected time. Will you be ready for him when he returns? Or will you be caught unprepared and living for self?

are you ready

Are You Ready? – Matthew 24:45-25:13

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Jesus promised that he would return for those who are his. Are you ready for it? We don't know when. But we should live in expectation of it.

The Faithful and Wise Servant

The Faithful and Wise Servant – Matthew 24:45-47

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While we wait for Jesus return, he calls on us to be faithful and wise servants. Then, when he returns, we will be rewarded.

Each According to His Ability

Each According to His Ability – Matthew 25:15

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You may or may not be as talented or gifted as another. But your talents and gifts are not as important as faithfully using them.

well done good and faithful servant

Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant – Matthew 25:21

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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.’