Tag: matt
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Sound Judgment & a Firm Foundation (Matt 7:1-20) :: By Donald Whitchard
Matthew 7:1-29; Luke 6:37-42,11:9-13,13:24-27 Summary: Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount concludes with warnings about hasty judgments and the assumption that the work you do for the LORD is not necessarily a sign that you are one of His followers. Matthew 7:1-5: The Process of Sound Judgment Judges render decisions in courts of law based upon…
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Sound Judgment & a Firm Foundation (Matt 7:1-20) :: By Donald Whitchard
Matthew 7:1-29; Luke 6:37-42,11:9-13,13:24-27 Summary: Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount concludes with warnings about hasty judgments and the assumption that the work you do for the LORD is not necessarily a sign that you are one of His followers. Matthew 7:1-5: The Process of Sound Judgment Judges render decisions in courts of law based upon…
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Doing Things That Please God, Pt 2 (Matt. 6:18-34 :: By Donald Whitchard
Proverbs 3:5-6; Isaiah 26:3, 40:31; Jeremiah 17:7; Matthew 6:18-34 After the Lord Jesus presented the “model prayer” (vv.9-15) as an aide in helping us talk to God the Father in love, devotion, and faith, He turned His attention to the issue of fasting or abstaining from food or a particular activity for a period of…
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Doing Things That Please God, Part 1 (Matt 6:1-15) :: By Donald Whitchard
Scripture References: Matthew 6:1-34; Luke 6:20-49,11:1-4; Hebrews 4:14-16 Summary: Our look at the Sermon on the Mount continues as we read about Jesus’ teachings on good works, the importance of authentic prayer, and the futility of worry. Matthew 6 teaches about the life of faith that should characterize a true follower of God. In this…
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The King Teaches His People (Matt 5:13-48) :: By Donald Whitchard
Exodus 20:13; Deuteronomy 24:1; Proverbs 6:16-19; Matthew 5:13-48; Luke 6:20-49 Summary: The Lord Jesus Christ began His “sermon on the mount” by addressing the blessings His people possess. He continues His teachings, covering topics such as influence, the Law, behavior, and how to love one’s enemies. Matthew 5:13-16: Jesus compared all true believers to salt,…
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Words of Comfort to Weary Souls (Matt 4:12- 5:12) :: By Donald Whitchard
Isaiah 40:1-5, 42:1-4; Matthew 4:12-25; 5:1-12; Luke 6:20-49 Summary: Jesus’ public ministry got underway after His time in the wilderness. He had overcome the temptations of the devil and was now ready to change the world. Matthew 4:12-28: Jesus had just returned from the desert when He heard that John the Baptist had been cast…
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John the Baptist and the King’s Arrival (Matt 3:1-17) :: By Donald Whitchard
Matthew 3:1-17; Mark 1:2-8; Luke 3:1-20; John 1:31-34 Summary: John the Baptist was God’s chosen instrument to announce the arrival of the Promised Messiah. Matthew 3:1-6: Thirty years have passed between the events described in Chapter 2. Matthew continues the story of Jesus with the arrival of John the Baptist in the wilderness of Judea.…
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The King Who Was Born a Fugitive (Matt 1:18-2:23) :: By Donald Whitchard
Scriptures: Isaiah 7:14; Jeremiah 31:15; Matthew 1:18-25, 2:1-23; Luke 2:1-20 Summary: Matthew’s Gospel records the account of the circumstances surrounding the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, including the attempt on His life by the hands of Herod and the horrendous events that followed. Joseph and Mary were betrothed to one another. It involved a…
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The Mark of the Beast Is ‘Active Even Now,’ Pastor Matt Chandler Says
Texas Pastor Matt Chandler of The Village Church in Flower Mound recently shared why he believes the “mark of the beast,” as mentioned in the Bible in Revelation 13, is “active even now.”
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Matt Redman Partners with CCM Artists for “How Great Thou Art” Remix on Hymn’s 75th Anniversary
Worship leader Matt Redman has collaborated with a number of Christian artists to release a remix of “How Great Thou Art” in light of the hymn’s 75h anniversary.