by David Keesling | Jun 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Matthew 17:4 “Peter said to Jesus, ‘Lord, it is good for us to be here; if You wish, I will make three tabernacles here, one for You, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah.’” Observation: Jesus was mentoring His disciples by letting them watch what He was doing. He...
by David Keesling | Jun 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Matthew 15:9 “But in vain do they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.” Observation: Jesus had rebuked the Pharisees for exalting their own traditions above the clear teachings of God. In bringing these charges He quotes Isaiah 29:13, “This people...
by David Keesling | Jun 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Matthew 11:6 “Blessed is he who does not take offense at Me.” Observation: The evil king Herod, who was in an illegitimate relationship with his wife, Herodias, had imprisoned John the Baptist. John had called them on it. Even though Herod was intrigued by John...
by David Keesling | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Matthew 8:29 “Have You come here to torment us before the time?” Observation: As Jesus passed a cemetery, two demon-possessed men confronted him. They were so crazed that locals avoided that section of road. The demons within these men instantly recognized the...
by David Keesling | Jun 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Matthew 5:23-26 “If you are presenting your offering at the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your offering…first be reconciled to your brother, and then come and present your offering. Make friends quickly with your...
by David Keesling | Jun 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
Matthew 2:12-13 “And having been warned by God in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their own country by another way. Now when they had departed, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream saying, ‘Arise, take the child and his mother and...
