Category Archives: Matthew

The King

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Pete

Two words. That’s what jumps from the page of my bible this morning. Not the first time I’ve encountered these two words as I’ve been reading in Matthew, but it’s the first time they’re used this way. In the genealogy, … Continue reading →

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The Kids Keep Singing (2014 Remix)

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Pete

Hear the word “Hosanna” and most of us will go immediately to Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Cloaks spread on the road . . . branches cut from trees and laid before this One coming to them humbly, mounted on … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Fault Line

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Pete

At first, it might seem counterintuitive. But as I hover over part of my reading in Matthew 18 this morning, I’m thinking that if those of us in the church talked more about other believers’ sins, we’d have a closer, … Continue reading →

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A Conversion Thing or A Sanctification Thing?

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Pete

Hovering over the opening verses of Matthew 18 this morning and I’m struck that while as parents (and grandparents) we’re focused on wanting our kids to grow up, the Father wants His to “grow down.” And I’m asking myself, is … Continue reading →

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A Sighing Savior

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Pete

I hover over the words and there’s a bit of a feeling of discomfort. And I say to myself, “Self, how come? Do you really want a monotone Jesus?” I’m reading in Matthew 17 this morning where the “thrill of … Continue reading →

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They Said, “Yes”

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Pete

They had been schooled by the Master. Taught in parables. First, as part of a “public school”, Jesus having first spoken a number of parables to the “great crowds gathered about Him” (Matt. 13:1-35). Then, the disciples were privately tutored. … Continue reading →

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The Sleep of Jesus

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Pete

Scenario 1. Your name is Peter and you’re in a boat . Not a very big boat. Big enough for you and a few friends; not big enough to do well in “a great storm on the sea.” Oh yeah, … Continue reading →

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Jehovah Gennao

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Pete

Okay . . . Is it license or is it just uneducated freedom? Am I crossing some linguistic line? I don’t know the original languages of the Scriptures. All I have is my handy-dandy online bible and the brief definitions … Continue reading →

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Seventy-Seven Times

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Pete

“I’ll take hard-to-obey commands of Jesus for $1,000, Alex.” “Okay. And the answer is: On this one you’ll want to go with the ESV’s seventy-seven rather than the CSB’s seventy times seven. But in reality, you’re not gonna be crazy … Continue reading →

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Bet Ya’ He Wasn’t Wearing Shoes

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Pete

Hovering over the first part of Matthew 17. Trying to imagine a face shining like the sun and clothes as white and bright as light itself. Not even the best, darkest sunglasses are going to allow you to stare into … Continue reading →

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