Who Are True Disciples of Jesus?
Matthew 7:21-23 Key Verse: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, didn’t we prophesy in your name, drive out demons in your name, and do […]
Watch Out for False Prophets!
Matthew 7:15-20 Key Verse: “Be on your guard against false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves. 16 You’ll recognize them by their fruit.” (Matthew 7:15-16a CSB) If you use certain platforms on social media, you may be familiar with the blue checkmark. This icon, located beside someone’s name, […]
The Hard and Narrow Road
Matthew 7:13-14 Key Verse: “Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it.” (Matthew 7:13-14 CSB) If you were to approach […]
Are You Expecting God To Answer?
Matthew 7:7-12 Key Verse: “Who among you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give […]
Is It Ever Okay To Judge?
Matthew 7:1-6 Key Verse: “Do not judge, so that you won’t be judged. For you will be judged by the same standard with which you judge others, and you will be measured by the same measure you use. Why do you look at the splinter in your brother’s eye but don’t notice the beam of […]
A True Servant-Leader
John 13:1-17 Key Verse: Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. (John 13:3-4) As In recent years the world […]
How Do You Handle Worry?
Matthew 6:25-34 Key Verse: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you. 34 Therefore don’t worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” (Matthew 6:33-34) Have you ever had a hard time falling asleep at […]
Are You Investing In Heavenly Treasures?
Matthew 6:19-24 Key Verse: “Don’t store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will […]
What’s Up With Fasting?
Matthew 6:16-18 Key Verse: “But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that your fasting isn’t obvious to others but to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” (Matthew 6:17-18 CSB) Now and again, I’ll miss a meal. It’s most […]
Why Do You Do What You Do?
Matthew 6:1-8 Key Verse: “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. Otherwise, you have no reward with your Father in heaven. So whenever you give to the poor, don’t sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to […]