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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Jesus’ Guide to Urban Farming – Matthew 13:1-23
This is one of my favorite parables and a great chance to show off my enormous sunflowers. I was hoping for a picture that contrasted how the plants that grew in the garden beds fared better than the ones that … Continue reading
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Tagged following Jesus, Holy Spirit, parable of the soil, parables, sowing seeds, understanding
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Missing the Boat – Matthew 12:38-50
Even though the Pharisees are being incredibly obnoxious in the way they just don’t “get” it, the sad-sack in this picture reminded me that there are lots of other people who are missing the boat and, when you think about … Continue reading
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Tagged family of God, seeking God, Sign of Jonah
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Rotten Fruit – Matthew 12:22-37
This section is pretty short, but KaZow, there’s a lot to chew on in here. This is a good section to reread in the Message. V22 – Reading this verse made me think about how it’s possible to be not physically … Continue reading
Light as a Feather – Matthew 12:1-21
I just love how Jesus always follows up talking about something by proving it. V1-8 – What a great story for chapter 12 to start on. He just offered relief from the Pharisee’s crazy rules to the people and then the … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus heals, letter of the law, Lord of the Sabbath, obedience, prophecy, Sabbath laws, spirit of the law
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You Don’t Get It! – Matthew 11:20-30
I had a huge “aha” moment today. It seems like the cities Jesus addresses here missed the “aha” that leads to repentance and change and were mostly there to enjoy the “show” that Jesus was providing. V21 – Chorazin and Bethsaida are … Continue reading
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Tagged backward kingdom, faith like a child, my yoke is light, obedience, rejecting Jesus, repentance, rest
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Second Guessing – Matthew 11:1-19
This passage is just reassuring to me. John the B, who’s really supposed to know his stuff, second guessed Jesus and Jesus reassured him, then turned to everyone else and said “This guy’s all right.” V1 – Jesus told them … Continue reading
What the Wha?! – Matthew 10:24-42
This section had some hard stuff in it. I feel like I get it just a little better now that I’ve sat in it and thought about it for a while… V24-25 – More on “It’s not about me.” We … Continue reading
I Call You Mine…And by the way, They’re Going to Kill You – Matthew 10:1-23
Immediately after Jesus chooses His twelve disciples, a great honor to them, I’m sure, He pumps them up with a pep rally of all the horrible things that would happen to them. I guess He wanted to be sure that none … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus sends out the twelve, persecution, Twelve Disciples
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Confidence and Persistence: How to Nag Jesus until He Caves – Matthew 9:18-38
Jesus tells two separate parables that illustrate the theme of today’s passage: One about a pushy neighbor (Luke 11:5-8) and one about a persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8.) I don’t usually do this, but since I just happened to read this great … Continue reading
The Come Meet Jesus Party – Matthew 9:1-17
The question that is sticking with me today is: How can I throw a “Come Meet Jesus” party? When I figure it out, this picture is going to be on the front of the invitations. V1 – He’s heading home, back … Continue reading
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Tagged fasting, following Jesus, Jesus heals a paralytic, wineskins
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Knocking Until It Opens 