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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Days 43 and 44 of 58
Start your year on sure footing, Days 43 and 44 of 58 Reading Matthew 22:1-22 https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=511985354 Scripture 12and he said to him, “Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?” And he was speechless. 13Then the king said to the attendants, “Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Day 42 of 58
Gospel of Matthew, Day 42 of 58 Reading Matthew 21:23-46 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2021%3A23-46&version=NIV Scripture 27 So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Then he said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. Observation If you can’t discern Jesus’ motives, then you can’t discern the will of God. Application I need to remember…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Day 41 of 58
Start your Year on Sure Footing, Gospel of Matthew, Day 41 of 58 Reading Matthew 21:1-22 https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=511724630 Scripture 12 Then Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who were selling and buying in the temple, and he overturned the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those who sold doves. 13He said to…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Day 40 of 58
Gospel of Matthew, Day 40 of 58 Reading Matthew 20:17-34 https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=511642688 Scripture 22But Jesus answered, ‘You do not know what you are asking. Are you able to drink the cup that I am about to drink?’ They said to him, ‘We are able.’ Observation James and John’s mother asks for a special favor for her…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Day 39 of 58
Gospel of Matthew, Day 39 of 58 Reading Matthew 20:1-16 Scripture 15 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ Observation The workers received the same reward for their labor morning, mid-day, afternoon, or evening. Grace is grace. It is for all…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Day 38 of 58
Gospel of Matthew, Day 38 of 58 Reading Matthew 19:16-30 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2019%3A16-30&version=NIV Scripture 21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” Observation Possessions and materialism can bog us down in our walk with God. Application How…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Day 37 of 58
Start Your Year on Sure Footing, Day 37 of 58 Reading Matthew 19:1-15 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2019%3A1-15&version=NIV Scripture 13 Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them.14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom…
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Epiphany 2022, Gospel of Matthew, Day 36 of 58
Start Your Year on Sure Footing, Gospel of Matthew, Day 36 of 58 Reading Matthew 18:21-35 https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=511293470 Scripture 35 So my heavenly Father will also do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother or sister from your heart.’ Observation God does not rank sins as much as our human justice…
