Category: Memorize

December is a busy month. Last week was so full that I didn’t even realize that I’d forgotten to schedule this post! This passage, along with next week, is probably my favorite part of the Sermon on the Mount. I’m a student. I desire to learn continually. That’s why I read. And that’s why I…

Wrapping up his discourse on false teachers, Jesus confronts us with a scary thought. Check out the passage in Matthew 7:21-23. Frankly, this passage scares me. There will be many people who will claim to be serving Christ, but the reality is this: they are serving their own motives instead. God, who sees straight to…

This week’s passage continues the discussion about false teachers. Take a look at the passage in Matthew 7:18-20. Jesus was a master at creating vivid imagery in his teachings. He has an incredible way of painting a picture with words that is perfectly displayed in the mind’s eye. This example is no different. Tagging onto…

“Watch out for false prophets.” That’s how Jesus starts out this week’s passage. Check it out: Matthew 7:15-17. Jesus goes on to talk about good fruit versus bad fruit, and how we can know people by their fruit. But this fruit discussion follows immediately after the false prophets statement. I’ve heard people refer to the…

Matthew 7 is full of passages that inspire me. This weeks passage is no different. Take a look at it: Matthew 7:13-14. Keep the main thing the main thing. Go against the flow. The road less traveled. There are dozens of sayings that reflect this passage, that reflect the idea of taking care to follow…

I love this week’s passage! As a father of five, this serves as a powerful reminder that as much as I desire to give my kids good things, God desires so much more for me. I love that thought! Take a look at this week’s passage. It’s a bit bigger than normal, but we can…