Saturday, September 29, 2012

"Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19

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As Jesus began his ministry around the Sea of Galilee, he started choosing his disciples. The first four were fishermen, and he gave them th...
Saturday, September 22, 2012

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Matthew 4:17

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Jesus started his public ministry with a phrase that has gotten a lot of play: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (NAB)
Tuesday, September 11, 2012

“Get away, Satan! It is written: ‘The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.’” Matthew 4:10

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Jesus' third temptation in the desert was a statement against idolatry, but how does that apply to me? First, a synopsis.
Tuesday, September 4, 2012

“Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord, your God, to the test.’” Matthew 4:7

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This one took me a while to mull over. During Jesus' 40 days in the desert, the devil presented him with three temptations. I covered th...
Thursday, August 16, 2012

“It is written: ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of God.’” Matthew 4:4

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A good spiritual journey requires a self-assessment. Fortunately, I didn't have to look far in the Gospels to find inspiration for one. ...
Monday, August 13, 2012

“Allow it now, for thus it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness.” Matthew 3:15

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The first published words of Jesus to appear in the Bible represent an appropriate start to a spiritual journey.