Originally posted: 04/27/2019
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. 6 He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said,” (28:5-6). Continue reading
Matthew 27 … Consider Him Who Was Mocked
Originally posted: 04/26/2019
I just couldn’t stop thinking about the mocking. The entire scene is really too much to grasp…
But the mocking…
Matthew 26 … Consider Him Who Knew
Originally posted: 04/25/2019
The earthly life and ministry of Jesus, filled with displays of His miraculous might, compassionate care and intentional involvement, now take that fatal twist. And as they say, the plot thickens… Continue reading
Matthew 25 … Consider His Solemn Separation
Originally posted: 04/24/2019
“But when the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, then He will sit on His glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him; and He will separate them from one another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats; 33 and He will put the sheep on His right, and the goats on the left,” (25:31-33). Continue reading
Matthew 24 … Consider His Coming
Originally posted: 04/23/2019
As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” (24:3). Continue reading
Matthew 23 … Consider Him Who Lamented
Originally posted: 04/22/2019
“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling,” (23:37). Continue reading
Matthew 22 … Consider Him, the Truthful Teacher
Originally posted: 04/21/2019
“Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and defer to no one; for You are not partial to any. 17 Tell us then, what do You think?…” (22:16-17). Continue reading
Matthew 21 … Consider Him Who Cleansed the Temple
Originally posted: 04/20/2019
Jesus enters Jerusalem…
This historic scene is often referred to as “His Triumphal Entry.” And more than five-hundred years prior, the prophet Zechariah prophesied of the coming King. Continue reading
Matthew 20 … Consider Him Who Opens Eyes
Originally posted: 04/19/2019
The large crowd’s excitement signals the two that He is near. Continue reading
Matthew 19 … Consider His Impossible Salvation
Originally posted: 04/18/2019
“Then who can be saved?” 26 And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible,” (19:25-26). Continue reading