Category Archives: Matthew

Seeing Is Not Necessarily Believing

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Pete

Not enough time to really dig in this morning and study the chronology of Jesus’ post resurrection appearances. But if Galilee was a bit of a trek from the empty tomb it seems that the resurrection appearances Jesus made to … Continue reading →

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Seeking Jesus

Posted on March 23, 2016 by Pete

Matthew writes that the women went “to see the tomb” but the angel knew they were actually on a mission. They didn’t rise up before dawn wanting just to behold the rock in front of the tomb. Rather, according to … Continue reading →

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Make It As Secure As You Can

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Pete

Their hardness of heart continued even after His death. Even after the spectacle on Calvary was over and the crowds were gone they were not done with trying to write the script. The Pharisees gather before the Roman governor and … Continue reading →

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Fear Mounds

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Pete

Read a familiar story in Matthew’s gospel this morning, but with anything but a familiar impact. Kind of how the Spirit works . . . He will convict concerning sin (Jn. 16:8). Jesus told the story of a man who … Continue reading →

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Lamps in Hand with Oil in Reserve

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Pete

There were ten of them. Similar in many ways, but different in one over-arching manner. These ten ladies were all young and they were all pure. Each had indicated they wanted to be part of the wedding processional when the … Continue reading →

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How To Swallow a Camel

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Pete

His hour is drawing nearer. The cross is approaching. Jesus is in Jerusalem. He has entered the temple. A last cleansing and a last confrontation. In this corner, Jesus the Messiah. Standing opposed to Him, the chief priests, the elders, … Continue reading →

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Tasting Salt Water

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Pete

Let’s face it, often when we think about Peter, at least pre-pentecost, we’re likely to consider his failures. We’ll sometimes refer to him as impetuous Peter. Speak first, think later Peter. Ready, fire, aim Peter. Tells Jesus there’s no way … Continue reading →

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Reach for the Fringe

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Pete

From other gospel accounts you know the woman was at the end of her rope. In Matthew it simply says she “had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years.” But Luke records that she had spent all her … Continue reading →

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Who’s In the Boat?

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Pete

He rebuked them. Though they were following Him. Despite the fact that this storm was one for the record books, a great tempest, a water-topped earthquake. Seemingly not considering that while they bailed water, He appeared remarkably disengaged as He … Continue reading →

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Who’s Talkin’ To Who?

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Pete

I don’t to it every morning, but often, after reading the passages in my reading plan, and while I’m noodling on what I’ve read, I’ll go back through my online journal and see what thoughts have come to mind in … Continue reading →

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