Category Archives: gospel

keys and gates

Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who are people saying that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some are saying John the Baptist, others Elijah, and others … Continue reading

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unbelief at home

Matthew 13:53-58 53 And when Jesus had finished telling these stories, he went away from there, 54 and when he came to his hometown he taught them in their synagogue, with the result that they were overwhelmed, and said, “Where … Continue reading

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our clout with God

Matthew 12:43-50 43 “When an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it passes through waterless places seeking rest but does not find it. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to the house from which I left.’ When it … Continue reading

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workers need to establish their love priority

Matthew 10:34-37 34 “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the land. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. 35 For I have come to divide a man against his father, and a … Continue reading

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workers need to admit their identity

Matthew 10:29-33 29 Are not two sparrows sold for an assarion?[1] And not one of them will fall to the land without your Father’s permission. 30 But even the hairs of your head are all accounted for. 31 Do not … Continue reading

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workers need to choose the right fear

Matthew 10:23-28 23 When they pursue you in this city, escape to the next, for honestly, I tell you, you will not have finished with all the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes. 24 “A disciple is … Continue reading

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his commission of the workers in Galilee

Matthew 9:37 – 10:4 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but those working at it are few; 38 therefore pray for the Lord of the harvest to send out more workers into his harvest.” 10:1 … Continue reading

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our eyes failed

Lamentations 4 Jeremiah recounts the sorrow and pain of watching the holy city besieged and destroyed.  He and others watched until they could see no longer.  Help did not come.  The leaders were ashamed to be seen, the mothers boiled … Continue reading

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wailing wall

Lamentations 2 A broken wall stands as a lone symbol of the great city laid to waste by a violent enemy – because of the LORD’s judgment.  The people gather at that wall and pour out their hearts to the … Continue reading

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invitation to life

Isaiah 55 The LORD invites his people to come and listen to him.  He wants their souls to live.  To way to him is through seeking him, and he is available.  His promises keep the planet going, they can work … Continue reading

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