The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail – Matthew 16:13-20
It is easy to be afraid of what our culture will do to us. But Jesus promise to us is that the gates of hell will not prevail against us.
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Studies from the gospel of Matthew
On This Rock I Will Build My Church – Matthew 16:15-18
Jesus said that on this rock I will build my church. What is this church that Jesus will build on the rock. And what is the purpose of that church?
The Parables of Small Beginnings – Matthew 13:31-33
The parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast illustrate that the kingdom of God works with small beginnings to produce big changes in people and culture.
Are You Ready? – Matthew 24:45-25:13
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 Parables of the Precious – Matthew 13:44-46
The parable of the pearl and the parable of the hidden treasure express the value of the kingdom of God. Will we give up everything for it?
Going into the Mountains to Pray – Matthew 14:23
I love Jesus example of going out into the mountains to pray. I enjoy the time when I can get out like that and spend time alone with God.
He Is Risen Indeed – Matthew 28:5-7
Today is a good day to remember what Jesus has done for us. Take the time to meditate on his death and resurrection, and what it means, or can mean, for you. And take the time to celebrate, along with me, a risen and living Lord.
New Patches on Old Garments – Matthew 9:16-17
Putting new patches onto old garments may work in fashion, but not in our walk with Christ. Instead, we need to ditch the old man, and be made anew.
What Would Jesus Do? – Matthew 9:9-13
What would Jesus do if he came to town? I think he would be hanging out with ‘sinners’ rather than us good Christian folk, safely tucked into our churches.
