I want to tell you a modern story of the Rich Young Ruler. Most of us have heard the story in the Bible where a rich young ruler asks Jesus what he needs to do to have eternal life. He has kept all the commandments but feels there must be something more. He’s right. My story begins in a golf clubhouse a few years ago. We’re not big golfers in my family, but my ten-year-old son at the time had taken up golf lessons, so we stopped at a prestigious golf course on our way from Georgia down to Florida while on vacation. It was open to the public […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
As a mom, and especially on this recent Mother’s Day, there are no more comforting words to hear than these spoken from Jesus: Matthew 19:13-15 ~ Jesus Blesses the Children Then children were brought to Jesus so He might put His hands on them and pray. But the disciples rebuked them. Then Jesus said, “Leave the children alone, and don’t try to keep them from coming to Me, because the kingdom of heaven is made up of people like this.” After putting His hands on them, He went on from there. Children are a blessing in so many ways. Whether […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
Large crowds followed Jesus, and He healed them there. Some Pharisees approached Him to test Him. They asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife on any grounds?” (Matthew 19:2-3) If only they had known. If only they knew who they were talking to and how the world would regard Jesus in the centuries to come. If only they knew they were standing face-to-face with the Son of God and could ask Him anything. Whether you believe or not, Jesus has made a remarkable impact on the last 2000 years, and I think any one of us would love […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
This is a hard one. When I first started studying and writing about Jesus’ spoken words, my intent was to shut out all the noise and opinions coming from the world and just concentrate for a while on exactly what Jesus had to say. His recorded words, not anyone else’s. Most of the time that has been very encouraging, sometimes it speaks close to my heart, and other times like this one, it can be a little hard to swallow. I kept wanting to add a “yes, but…” to Jesus’ words when reading this next passage. The Parable of the […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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