Matt.9:16,17 – And who would mend worn-out clothing with new fabric? When the new cloth shrinks it will rip, making the hole worse than before. And who would pour fresh, new wine into an old wineskin? Eventually the wine will ferment and make the wineskin burst, losing everything—the wine is spilled and the wineskin ruined. …
Matt. 9:10 – Later, Jesus went to Matthew’s home to share a meal with him. Many other tax collectors and outcasts of society were invited to eat with Jesus and his disciples. There is an art to being a good fisherman. When I was a young child we used to return to by dad’s old …
Matt. 9:22 But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour. This poor lady was afraid, she had been afraid for a long time. That is what rejection will do to you. She …
Matt.9:36 – When he saw the vast crowds of people, Jesus’ heart was deeply moved with compassion, because they seemed weary and helpless, like wandering sheep without a shepherd. Lam.3:22,23 – Through the LORD’S mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. The mercies …
Matt. 9:4 – But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts? Can you imagine how embarrassing it would be if someone, anyone, could read your thoughts? The thought of it could be quite terrifying depending on what sort of thoughts are swirling around inside your head. Thoughts about people’s …
Matt. 9:3 – And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” This is a very enlightening phrase, short but absolutely poisonous. The Lord reveals the darkness of the souls of the religious leaders at the time of Christ. Why were they even in the meeting that day? They were hoping …
Matt. 9:22 But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour. This poor lady was afraid, she had been afraid for a long time. That is what rejection will do to you. She …
Matt. 9:2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven”. I recently preached on the miracle Jesus performed on the paralytic that was let down through the roof. There is a …
Matt. 9:2 And behold, some people brought to him a paralytic, lying on a bed. And when Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” This miracle stands out in the ministry of Jesus, it is classic. Peter’s house was packed that day, everyone from his …
Matt. 9:22 But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour. Have you ever felt all alone. When you go through unusually difficult times loneliness only amplifies the situation. Your problems are mounting, …
