He came to His hometown and began teaching them in their synagogue…And they took offense at Him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household.” And He did not do many miracles there because of their unbelief.                                                                                                      Matthew 13:54,57-58 Today: Read Matthew 13 This…

But if you had known what this means, ‘I desire compassion, and not a sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent.                                                                                                                    Matthew 12:7 Today: Read Matthew 12 When Jesus walked the earth, there seemed to be two consistently different reactions toward Him. For those who were living…

Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”                                                                                                                Matthew 11:28-30…

Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against parents and cause them to be put to death. You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.                                                                                                                 …

Seeing the people, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and dispirited like sheep without a shepherd.                                                                                                           Matthew 9:36 Today: Read Matthew 9 People are hurting in the world today. People are confused and fearful about the future. People are suffering from addictions, broken relationships, and all kinds…

“Truly I say to you, I have not found such great faith with anyone in Israel. Go, it shall be done for you as you have believed.”                                                                                                                Matthew 8:10,13 Today: Read Matthew 8 The Bible is full of “main things.” These are the things that appear repeatedly…

If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!                                                                                                                        Matthew 7:11 Today: Read Matthew 7 What a privilege it is to talk…

Do not 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 do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.                                                …

Therefore if you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering.                                                                                                                    Matthew 5:23-24 Today: Read Matthew 5 Today’s…

“Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.”                                                                         Matthew 4:19 Today: Read Matthew 4 Let’s begin by defining the word “church.” Often we think of the church as a location. We say, “I’m going to church today.” By this, we are usually referring to a worship service…