Who is Matthew? He’s a Jew, but one of the most hated Jews among Jews. He was a traitor for he was working for the Romans who were subjugating the Jews
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Cost of discipleship | Matthew 8:18-22
Many Christians are not disciples. When pressed into service to the Lord, they offer excuses like the second example. Take time to consider this deeply.
No greater love | John 21:18-19
Jesus just asked Peter 3 times if he loved Him. Now He tells Peter that he will indeed die for Him. What is the greatest demonstration of love?
See John 15:13
Presence of the Lord | John 21:7-8
The presence of His Lord stole Peter’s complete attention. Do we get excited by the presence of Jesus? Do we seek to be in His presence?
The right side | John 21:1-6
Jesus told them to cst on the right side. Are you casting your net on the right side? Are you obeying the Lord’s commands, doing it His way, in His time?
No excuse | John 15:21-25 (ESV)
Anyone who rejects Jesus as Savior is beyond hope. That sin will do them in. They are without excuse – as are all mankind (Romans 1:20).
Seeking Jesus | John 11:54-57
54 Jesus therefore no longer walked openly among the Jews, but went from there to the region near the wilderness, to a town called Ephraim, and there he stayed with the disciples. 55 Now the Passover of the Jews was at hand, and many went up from the country to Jerusalem before the Passover to …
Tenderly calling | John 7:32-36
32 When the Pharisees heard that the crowds were whispering such things, they and the leading priests sent Temple guards to arrest Jesus. 33 But Jesus told them, “I will be with you only a little longer. Then I will return to the one who sent me. 34 You will search for me but not …
Walking which way? | John 6:66-71
66 As a result of this many of His disciples abandoned Him, and no longer walked with Him. 67 So Jesus said to the twelve [disciples], “You do not want to leave too, do you?” 68 Simon Peter answered, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You [alone] have the words of eternal life [you are …
God tests us | John 6:1-6 (AMP)
1 After this, Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Sea of Tiberias). 2 A large crowd was following Him because they had seen the signs (attesting miracles) which He continually performed on those who were sick. 3 And Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down there with …