"When Jesus saw that he had answered wisely, he said to him, 'You are not far from the kingdom of God.' And from then on no one dared ask him any more questions." Mark 12:34 One of the teachers of the law came up to Jesus and asked Him what was the greatest commandment. Jesus... Continue Reading →
Mark 3:24 A Divided Kingdom
"If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand." Mark 3:24 The teachers of the law had just came up against Jesus. They tried to state that Jesus was casting the demons out of people by the power of the prince of demons. Jesus points out that if that were happening, the prince... Continue Reading →
Matthew 6:33 First Priority
"But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:33 Many times Christians will like to quote the next verse after today's verse: "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself." The previous verses also talk about God providing for... Continue Reading →
Matthew 5:3 Poor In Spirit
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3 Jesus is saying that anyone who is poor in spirit is blessed. What is this poor in spirit? How can one be poor in spirit? The spirit is not physical so it cannot mean physically poor. The spirit has no... Continue Reading →
Matthew 1:17 God’s Work
"Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Messiah." Matthew 1:17 Many people will often skip over lists of people. It sounds boring to read this man is the father of this son, who is the father... Continue Reading →
