Thy Word: Correcting Another Believer “If another believer sins against you, go privately and point out the offense. If the other person listens and confesses it, you have won that person back. But if you are unsuccessful, take one or two others with you and go back again, so that everything you say may be … Continue reading Matthew 18:15-20

Thy Word: “For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.” Matthew 18:11 KJV “For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.” Luke 19:10 NLT Parable of the Lost Sheep “If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them wanders away, what will … Continue reading Matthew 18:11-14

Thy Word: “What sorrow awaits the world, because it tempts people to sin. Temptations are inevitable, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting. So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one … Continue reading Matthew 18:7-10

Thy Word:  The Greatest in the Kingdom  About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like … Continue reading Matthew 18:1-6

Thy word: “On their arrival in Capernaum, the collectors of the Temple tax came to Peter and asked him, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the Temple tax?” “Yes, he does,” Peter replied. Then he went into the house. But before he had a chance to speak, Jesus asked him, “What do you think, Peter? Do kings … Continue reading Matthew 17:24-27

Thy word: Jesus Again Predicts His Death After they gathered again in Galilee, Jesus told them, “The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into the hands of his enemies. He will be killed, but on the third day he will be raised from the dead.” And the disciples were filled with grief. Matthew … Continue reading Matthew 17:22-23

Thy Word: Then Jesus Said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 ***** My Thoughts: Sometimes help doesn't come unless you ask. Walking back through Matthew for strength. "For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who … Continue reading If You Want Help….

Thy Word: At the foot of the mountain, a large crowd was waiting for them. A man came and knelt before Jesus and said, “Lord, have mercy on my son. He has seizures and suffers terribly. He often falls into the fire or into the water. So I brought him to your disciples, but they … Continue reading Matthew 17:14-20

Thy Word: The Transfiguration Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. Suddenly, Moses and Elijah … Continue reading Matthew 17:1-13

Thy Word: From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He would be killed, but on the third day he … Continue reading Matthew 16:21-28