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What will you do with Jesus? Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.  This was the Lord’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?  Matthew 21:42 In today’s reading, Jesus is telling the people a story/parable about a vineyard. Continue reading “March 29, 2022”

The Best Laid Plans Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to Him, “The first.” Matthew 21:31 Have you ever heard the saying “The best laid plans are paved with good intentions”?  It’s something people say when you intend to do something, but then it never happens.  Sadly, it isContinue reading “March 28, 2022”

Who’s authority Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?”  Matthew 21:23 Authority is a big part of our society.  We have organizations such asContinue reading “March 26, 2022”

Ask and receive “Whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.” Matthew 21:22 Do you talk to God each day?  Do you ask for things like having a good day, divine protection and peace of mind?  What about praying for others?  Do you ask your heavenly Father to watch over those you loveContinue reading “March 25, 2022”

The God of miracles So Jesus stood still and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?”  Matthew 20:32 The God of miracles!  That’s who we love and serve!  He is our Father and provider, our protector and our friend.  Right now, you may be in a time that youContinue reading “March 15, 2022”

Riding on a Donkey “Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King is coming to you, lowly, and sitting on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey.’ ”  Matthew 21:5 It is fitting that we are starting this passage at the same time we are approaching Passover and Resurrection Day.  The next fewContinue reading “March 14, 2022”

He came to serve Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.” Matthew 23:28 It is pretty amazing that Jesus, the King of all kings, didn’t come to the world to be served by His people or any otherContinue reading “March 12, 2022”

The Chosen So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few (have) chosen.” Matthew 20:16 God is always calling people to salvation, and He is always calling people to walk out life ministering and loving others.  Maybe you were someone who answered that call the first time youContinue reading “March 11, 2022”

Hard, not impossible Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.  Matthew 19:23 Today I want to focus on God’s blessings and how they can fill our lives with great joy.  God is not against us having thingsContinue reading “March 10, 2022”

In the beginning “And He answered and said to them, “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ ”  Matthew 19:4 This is a passage that looks like Jesus is talking to the Pharisees about divorce.  They, of course, were trying to trap Him again withContinue reading “March 9, 2022”