Gullible or Awestruck?

In today’s Bible reading*, Jesus tells His Disciples that one must come to Him as a child. In fact, one who comes like a child will be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew 18:3-4) What is it about coming as a child that Jesus praises? Well, He mentions one thing: humility. Like I’ve…

Miraculous Faith

In today’s Bible reading* we’re told several stories of faith. The words “faith” (noun) and “believe” (verb) are the same Greek word. They are used three times in the passage. Not all of the stories include the words faith/believe. But faith/believe is implied in the story. For instance, in the first paragraph, Matthew tells us…

Judge Not …

Today’s Bible reading* is well-known, especially by those who don’t want to be judged by you. You may have even quoted Jesus when He said, “Do not judge so that you will not be judged.” (Matthew 7:1 CSB) Oftentimes, this passage is pulled out of thin air as if it had no context at all….

Jesus Begins His Ministry

In today’s Bible reading*, Matthew tells us about the beginning of Jesus’ ministry. Most often when people talk about the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, they talk about Jesus’ baptism and his healing ministry that followed. It’s unfortunate that in 1227, Stephen Langton, the Archbishop of Canterbury decided to put a chapter break between Matthew three…