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John the Baptist was in prison and struggling, I imagine, to see whether he really had “prepared the way for the Lord”. He asks if Jesus really is the One. Jesus’ reply indicated that his ministry thus far (the cross and resurrection will really trump all) is to be judged by the healings The blind […]
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Chapter 10 tells us the historical mission of the twelve disciples, but also helps us to understand our mission too. “Preach this message ‘the kingdom of Heaven is near’. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” The mission is urgent and costly […]
| By Andy Moyle | 1 min 36 secs | 0 Comments
So far Matthew has shown Jesus’ power of nature and the demonic, now he shows His power to forgive sins. It’s another healing, to the Jews people couldn’t be healed until forgiven. Jesus takes upon himself only what God can do – forgive sins. That brings a charge of blasphemy. Matthew is stressing Jesus’ authority […]
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Chapter 8 starts a new section of Matthew – the sermon on the mount is finished and it’s now working up to the calling, commissioning and sending out of the disciples in ch 10. Here we are looking at three healings. Jesus has authority not just to preach but to heal too. v1-4 a Jew […]
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Jesus continues to punch hard and fast in the Sermon on the Mount. Christianity is not for wimps! 1) Don’t judge others or you will be judged the same way. Pointing out others faults is often being picky while ignoring your own glaring foibles. 2) Ask,seek, knock the good gifts from God. Be persistent calling […]
| By Andy Moyle | 1 min 43 secs | 0 Comments
The sermon on the mount is breathtaking in its simplicity and challenge! Matthew 6 covers so much of the Christian life. Throughout is the issue of reward. We don’t earn our ticket for heaven. We are saved by grace not works so none can boast. Even the things we do for the Lord as saved […]
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Religion isn’t much fun- “a sad and miserable affair” as Michael Green puts it. The kingdom is different – full of blessing! Bless = made happy by God! Life in the kingdom is full of joy, that no person or circumstance can take away. Jesus prescription for a happy in God life is for the […]
| By Andy Moyle | 1 min 36 secs | 0 Comments
Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. There are times inn our lives where we are in a wilerness. If the Spirit has led you there for a season it’ll be to teach you something. If it’s your sin then you need to get right with God and get out asap! Going yourself […]
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John the Baptist’s forerunner ministry is in all the Gospels – for good reason. You can’t receive the good news without repentance. Matt 3:1 begins with John’s message “Repent for the Kingdom of heaven is near”. He is the one Isaiah prophecied about in Isaiah 40 who would announce a Messianic salvation. John introduces baptism […]