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Category Archives: Matthew
Where were the men? | Matthew 27:55-56
My guess is they were too afraid for their own lives. It is certainly natural. But it’s worthwhile stressing that this is before the filling of the Holy Spirit.
What could be better? | Matthew 27:51-54
This is wonderful news! God has always been present and loving people but there was a barrier of sin keeping mankind from His presence…and consequently, Heaven.
What could be worse? | Matthew 27:45-50
Jesus experienced separation from the Father, the worst of all suffering. But unsaved readers beware, you will face separation from God also – forever.
If He came down | Matthew 27:38-44
Why didn’t Jesus do as they said and come down from the cross. That would have proved He is Messiah right? They’d all believe, just like they say here, yes?
Jesus ain’t no sissy | Matthew 27:33-37
Jesus didn’t want to diminish the pain of suffering on the cross in any way; He wanted to bear the full brunt of it. Jesus was not a sissy or wimp!
Take up your cross | Matthew 27:32
We take up our cross *daily*. It’s a constant decision. At each decision point in life, even during the day, we should choose to deny ourselves.
Makings of a mocking | Matthew 27:27-31
They mocked Him as king. But the writer of Hebrews records that Jesus is God and seated at the right hand of God, the Father.
Who killed Jesus? | Matthew 27:24-26
Is God the Father really responsible for Jesus’ death? Take a look at these verses: Matthew 26:39, Acts 2:23, Isaiah 53:4, 10, Romans 8:32.
Who’s in control? | Matthew 27:19-23
Who is in control of your life? We can surely make decisions. At the same time, God is working His will in the world. How, where do these intersect / overlap?