A Moment with the Bible
Matthew 19:1-12 #2
Matthew 19:1-12 #2
Please consider carefully Jesus’ words in verses 4-5: “Have you not read that He who made them at the beginning ‘made them male and female,’ and said, ‘For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother…
Matthew 19:1-12 #1
Matthew 19:1-12 #1
This is one of many times that various sects of the Jews “tested” Jesus with a question. In this case, the test is whether or nor a man could lawfully divorce his wife for any cause. The Pharisees…
Matthew 18:18-20
Matthew 18:18-20
This text should be connected closely with verses 15-17. Jesus is giving instructions on the problem of sin between two brothers. If a brother will not rectify his sin after being confronted by the whole church, he is to…
Matthew 18:15-17
Matthew 18:15-17
In this section, Jesus continues His discourse on relationships between brethren and the danger of causing a brother to stumble. Our primary goal should be to avoid all such offenses, but the reality is that there will be sins…
Matthew 18:10-14
Matthew 18:10-14
In the beginning part of this chapter Jesus has been primarily concerned with warning His disciples against causing a tender new believer to fall away. Humility of heart in all believers is the key to healthy relationships in which…
Matthew 18:7-9
“Offenses,” as the NKJV translates, are ways in which one person causes another to sin. As we have noted, this can be done either by encouraging a person to sin or by discouraging a person from doing what is right.…
Matthew 18:7-9
Matthew 18:7-9
“Offenses,” as the NKJV translates, are ways in which one person causes another to sin. As we have noted, this can be done either by encouraging a person to sin or by discouraging a person from doing what is…
Matthew 18:7-9
“Offenses,” as the NKJV translates, are ways in which one person causes another to sin. As we have noted, this can be done either by encouraging a person to sin or by discouraging a person from doing what is right.…
Matthew 18:1-6
The disciples consistently had problems understanding how the nature of the kingdom of heaven would be different from a typical earthly kingdom. Later, they will argue among themselves as to which of them would be the greatest in the kingdom.…
Matthew 17:22-27
There are two notable incidents in this section. In the first, Jesus announces for the second time to the disciples about His upcoming death and resurrection. We already know that they did not comprehend the prediction of His resurrection. Even…
