“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”” Matthew 16:13 NLT Jesus’ interaction with the disciples at Caesarea Philippi is recorded in Matthew, Mark, and Luke, but the classic and most complete account is found in Matthew’s Gospel. Mark’s and …
“Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home.” Matthew 14:22 NLT After a busy day of ministry, teaching, healing, and miraculously feeding a large crowd, while also grieving the death of John the Baptist, one …
“Jesus took the five loaves and two fish, looked up toward heaven, and blessed them. Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he kept giving the bread and fish to the disciples so they could distribute it to the people.” Luke 9:16 NLT The phrase “He kept giving” was not something I had ever noticed in …
“Later, John’s disciples came for his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus what had happened.” Matthew 14:12 NLT While the Twelve were out in teams of two on their Galilean mission trip, something big was happening behind the scenes. The Twelve were experiencing dynamic, supernatural ministry success. “Go and announce to …
Matthew 10:16 NLT Before sending out the Twelve two by two to preach the gospel, heal the sick, and cast out demons, Jesus gave them extensive instructions. The Gospel of Matthew gives us the most complete detail on these instructions, while the Gospels of Mark and Luke provide an abbreviated list. Each of the …
“But Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens to live in, and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place even to lay his head.”” Matthew 8:20 NLT Jesus had many people around Him. Large crowds pressed in on Him or packed the houses where He was staying or teaching. People of all kinds wanted to …
““I tell you, her sins—and they are many—have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love.”” Luke 7:47 NLT When Jesus was anointed by a “sinful woman,” likely a prostitute, at the home of Simon the Pharisee, He received her extravagant act of …
“The Son of Man, on the other hand, feasts and drinks, and you say, ‘He’s a glutton and a drunkard, and a friend of tax collectors and other sinners!’” Luke 7:34 NLT A friend of tax collectors and other sinners. This description of Jesus, this accusation against Jesus, convicts me. Matthew, one of His closest …
“So Jesus went with them. But just before they arrived at the house, the officer sent some friends to say, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself by coming to my home, for I am not worthy of such an honor. I am not even worthy to come and meet you. Just say the word from where you …
“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things …