Category: From the Pastor

Read Matthew 11: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2011&version=NIV Scripture: v 11:29 ‘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. ‘ Observation: Sabbath with the Lord is not simply a vacation. Sabbath includes communing with the Lord to renew our souls and grow…

Read Matthew 10: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2010&version=NRSV Scripture: v. 28 “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” Observation: Fear is a determining factor in many decisions. However, is our fear misdirected?… Read more “Lent Devotion,…

Read Matthew 9: http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=481250547 Scripture: v. Matthew 9:13 ‘But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Observation: Jesus refers to Hosea 6:6 in responding to the Pharisees’ criticism. One of the greatest sacrifices we can make to the Lord is…

Scripture: v. 8:13 ‘Then Jesus said to the centurion, “Go! Let it be done just as you believed it would.” And his servant was healed at that moment. ‘ Matthew 8:13https://my.bible.com/bible/111/MAT.8.13 Observation: Faith compels us to go into the world to serve Jesus. Faith also grants us a vision; a need to go to the…

Read Matthew 7: https://biblehub.com/nlt/matthew/7.htm Scripture: v. 7:24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Observation: Jesus’ teachings are a foundation for life, especially to hear and do the Word of God. Application: Are my actions matching my…