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Christian Wholeness 110: some conclusions on Matthew 22:36-40

Today we conclude our series on being whole in Christ.  The video hyperlinked below summarizes a few implicit themes that have run between the lines in the previous articles, so I won’t repeat those here.  Instead, let’s address an explicit … Continue reading

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A Word for the Week: “Vision” (Matthew 7:3-5)

“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?  How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ … Continue reading

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A Word for the Week: “Tension” (Matthew 18:14-20)

In the same way your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.  “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you.  If they listen to you, … Continue reading

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A Word for the Week: “Stability” (Matthew 7:24-27)

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.  The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that … Continue reading

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A Word for the Week: “Sovereign” (Matthew 20:25-28)

Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them.  Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your … Continue reading

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A Word for the Week: “Power” (Matthew 13:31-32)

He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field.  It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than … Continue reading

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A Word for the Week: “Leadership” (Matthew 8:18-23)

Now when Jesus saw a crowd around Him, He gave orders to go over to the other side.  And a scribe came up and said to Him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.”  And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and … Continue reading

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A Word for the Week: “Help” (Matthew 14:25-33)

Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.  But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. … Continue reading

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Jesus after Easter – a 50-day series, “And Jesus came and said…” (Matthew 28:18)

Most of us long for miracles.  And Jesus’ perfect life, death on sinners’ behalf as the fulfillment of Passover, and His physical resurrection prove that He is willing and able to meet our greatest needs:  complete forgiveness and a new … Continue reading

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Jesus after Easter – a 50-day series, “…but some doubted” (Matthew 28:17)

Most of us long for miracles.  And Jesus’ perfect life, death on sinners’ behalf as the fulfillment of Passover, and His physical resurrection prove that He is willing and able to meet our greatest needs:  complete forgiveness and a new … Continue reading

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Jesus after Easter – a 50-day series, Opposite Directions (Matthew 27:62-66 and 28:11)

Most of us long for miracles.  And Jesus’ perfect life, death on sinners’ behalf as the fulfillment of Passover, and His physical resurrection prove that He is willing and able to meet our greatest needs:  complete forgiveness and a new … Continue reading

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Jesus after Easter – a 50-day series, “Go to Galilee…” (Matthew 28:10)

Most of us long for miracles.  And Jesus’ perfect life, death on sinners’ behalf as the fulfillment of Passover, and His physical resurrection prove that He is willing and able to meet our greatest needs:  complete forgiveness and a new … Continue reading

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“God’s love for the whole person”, (Matthew 5:5)

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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“Spiritual hunger & thirst”, (Matthew 5:6)

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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“Blessed are the merciful”, (Matthew 5:7)

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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“Blessed are the peacemakers”, (Matthew 5:9)

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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“The Salt of the earth”, (Matthew 5:13)

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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“Jesus fulfilled the Law” (Matthew 5:17-20)

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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Matthew 5:21-48, Implied Encouragements

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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“Caring for the poor”, (Matthew 6:1-4)

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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Prayer (Matthew 6:5-8)

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Prayer (1 of 6), Matthew 6:9

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Prayer (2 of 6), Matthew 6:10

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Prayer (3 of 6), Matthew 6:11

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Prayer (5 of 6), Matthew 6:13

The brief video below is one in a series of about 25 devotionals on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7.   I originally produced these for the 14,000 personnel in the Department of the Army whom I serve because … Continue reading

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