Jesus is recorded as saying, “the least in the kingdom of heaven will be greater than John the Baptist, who was the greatest person ever born of a woman.” That is quite a statement. Jesus made some bold statements in his time, recorded in the New Testament. They were things no one else would claim or dare to say. If we focus our attention on these bold, direct statements Jesus said instead of the little details we sometimes squabble over, our priorities might just change. So what did Jesus mean by his statement on John the Baptist? The kingdom of heaven is a big deal! The honor of being accepted as a […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
Can you imagine hearing a speech like this one that Jesus gave to the twelve apostles? Today when we go to church, we only want to hear the positive, uplifting messages. Otherwise we may not come back. Clearly from Jesus’ speech below, He was not just a motivational speaker or teacher. He had serious business to attend to. Our very lives are at stake, and he had twelve ordinary men to tell the entire world. Matthew 10:5-42 ~ Jesus’ speech to the Apostles These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: “Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
(Picture taken from my car on Interstate 75 going from Tennessee into Georgia. I always enjoy seeing this when traveling back home.) What a week, huh? Black churches burning, mass murders, people spitting on a priest in the streets, and everyone’s emotions running high. I have to say I’ve seen some of the worst in people this week. It’s been hard to find the good. It’s been hard to find those that say, I’m going to love you no matter what; I’m going to keep on helping you. But when I read through the next passage of Jesus’ words in the New Testament, I became encouraged. […]
Category:In Jesus' Words - from Matthew
I was flipping through the channels on the television this morning and ran across a popular televangelist. I paused the channel for a moment to listen. He had some good life advice. His critics will say he is a prosperity preacher and glosses over the truth. Next, I checked my social media and read a Christian article from a man known for his scientific research. He was critiquing the truth from every word of the television series, A.D The Bible Continues, which is a program I like to watch. Which approach to Christianity is correct? How are Christians supposed to act or respond to the world? The best […]
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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