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Jesus, Disciple and Pharisee

Matthew 15:1-20 Matthew continues to move forward in his narrative, and beginning with this passage, he shows Jesus teaching the disciples to keep their distance from the Jewish religious leaders and their teachings. The scene begins with a confrontation between … Continue reading

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Jesus Takes a Stroll

Matthew 14:22-36 This is a familiar story; actually it serves as the ending of the story of the feeding of the 5,000, connected as it is with the previous passage. Since it is a familiar narrative, and since you have … Continue reading

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Jesus Steps Out of the Spotlight…

…and the crowds went with Him! Matthew 14:13-21 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. (14:13) When Jesus heard about … Continue reading

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John the Baptist Attends a Party

Matthew 14:1-12 This passage is the last in the section of Matthew’s Gospel that began in 11:2 in which we have seen the growing misunderstanding and rejection of Jesus and His message of the Kingdom of heaven. In this passage, … Continue reading

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A Beautiful Sunny Day

I really like this photo. It is so peaceful, so calm, so beautiful. Those trees reflected in the still waters of the lake, the woods in the background, the birds singing merrily all around… you can almost hear them. But … Continue reading

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Sunday Sermon Notes: October 20, 2024

Ecclesiastes 10:16-11:2 In this section, the Teacher continues with his elaboration of life’s uncertainties under the sun. Here, it would appear that he is talking about those who rule the nation; not all rulers are wise! The first verse in … Continue reading

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Our Rock and Salvation

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Prophets, Hometowns and Honor

When Jesus had finished these parables, he moved on from there. Coming to his hometown, he began teaching the people in their synagogue, and they were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?” they asked. “Isn’t this the … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving and Praise

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