by TheRestlessPilgrim | Jun 25, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 13:54-55, 57 “When He had come to His own country, He taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished and said, ‘Where did this Man get this wisdom and these mighty works? Is this not the carpenter’s son?’…So they were offended at...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Jun 24, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 13:51 “Jesus said to them, ‘Have you understood all these things?’ They said to Him, ‘Yes, Lord.’ ” “Don’t let me go unless I fully understand, Lord. Please don’t let me go.” This is the cry of my heart. Jesus had to use so many illustrations and...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Jun 23, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 13:44 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy, over it, he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.” In this life, there will be the invitation to pursue many different...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Jun 22, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 13:43 “Then the righteous will shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” This world is not the end game for us. We who belong to the Messiah have a higher and brighter future, and the hope we...
by TheRestlessPilgrim | Jun 21, 2018 | Blog, Reflections From Matthew
Matthew 13:36 “Then Jesus sent the multitude away and went into the house. And His disciples came to Him, saying, ‘Explain to us the parable of the tares of the field.’ ” Don’t be satisfied with parables that don’t have practical understanding or meaning...
