Category: Memorize

We are looking at a classic passage this week! These two verses may be some of the most recognizable in all of the New Testament; and some of the most often memorized. Take a look at the passage in Matthew 7:7-8. Jesus makes some outrageous promises here. He tells us that God is ready and…

This weeks passage wraps up the section on judging that began with Chapter 7. Review week 35 and week 36. Jesus uses an illustration here that I’ve never quite understood. Check out the passage in Matthew 7:6. Jesus’ uses the imagery of giving the sacred to the dogs, or casting your pearls before swine. I’ve…

This weeks passage continues the topic of judging others that began with the new chapter, and which we memorized last week. Jesus uses hyperbole to make a point. Check out the passage in Matthew 7:3-5. Jesus’ purposely illustrates his point with absurdity. We’ve all had something in our eye. And it hurts! It’s sometimes difficult…

We start chapter 7 this week! I’m interested in hearing how you’re doing with this, and would like to hear from you. Please share your experiences in the comments. This week’s passage begins chapter 7, and also begins the section on judging others. Take a look. It’s found in Matthew 7:1-2. This has always been…

Jesus wraps up his teaching on the topic of worry in this week’s passage. Take a look at Matthew 6:31-34. We’ve been memorizing this passage on worry for a few weeks now. Jesus wraps it up this week with some incredible advice on how to avoid worry. Do a simple Google search on how to…

Worry. Jesus seems to spend a lot of time in Matthew 6 on this topic. But I think that he knows that we struggle with it a lot. Take a look at the passage, Matthew 6:28-30. Last week, Jesus specifically addressed worry. This is an area that I believe we all struggle with to some…