Category: From the Pastor

Read Matthew 21: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=482293773 Scripture: v. 21:43 Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. Observation: Doing God’s will is even more important than saying we will. We are judged according to our actions.… Read more “Lent Devotion,…

Read Matthew 20: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=482207625 Scripture: v. 20:15 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ Observation: God distributes grace equally. To be working for God’s purpose is a reward in itself, even apart from God’s grace. Application: I will delight in…

Scripture: v. 19:30 But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first. Observation: Selfless sacrifice is recognized as one of the highest virtues in God’s kingdom. Application: I can apply this virtue by placing the needs of others before my own. Prayer: Lord, thank you for leading us…

Read Matthew 18: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=482032564 Scripture: v. 18:10 ‘“Be careful that you don’t look down on one of these little ones. I say to you that their angels in heaven are always looking into the face of my Father who is in heaven. ‘ Observation: Children are precious in God’s eyes, and they have value in…

Matthew 17: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2017&version=NIV Scripture: v. 17:20 ‘He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” ‘ Observation: Great faith can lead…