Category: Memorize

Like last week, this week’s passage speaks directly to American society. Jesus addresses worry. And it’s something we meed to hear. We tend to worry about almost everything, it seems. But Jesus has a better idea. Read it for yourself: Matthew 6:25-27. I don’t know about you, but I find overcoming worry to be a…

Do you ever get the feeling that Jesus is speaking directly to our culture? Even though this passage was penned two thousand years ago, it seems to apply directly to America in the twenty-first century. It’s almost eerie. Check out the passage: Matthew 6:24. Does this hit you right where you live? If not, it…

The Sermon on the Mount is full of very vivid imagery. I love how Jesus paints a picture with words that you can so clearly see in your mind’s eye. This weeks passage is a great example. Take a look at Matthew 6:22-23. The dichotomy that Jesus describes is very black and white here. Black…

This week’s passage is one of my all-time favorites. I love Matthew 6:19-21, but it’s so hard to apply sometimes. The truth is, we live in a very materialistic culture. I know that’s no excuse, but it’s very true. Sometimes it is extremely difficult not to store up treasures on earth. We all think about…

How often do you fast? Do you ever? Fasting is one discipline that modern Christians have almost completely forgotten. It is such a neglected discipline that we aren’t even sure what it is any longer. I find that extremely sad. And I bet Jesus does as well. In this week’s passage, he begins by stating…

Forgiveness. It’s a crucial aspect of the Christian life. In fact, it’s a crucial aspect for everyone. It is one of the keys to making any relationship work. In this week’s passage, Jesus connects the forgiveness within our human relationships to the forgiveness found in our relationship with the Father. It’s simple, really. If we…