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

Thy Word: Peter’s Declaration about Jesus When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” Then he asked them, “But … Continue reading Matthew 16:13-20

Thy Word: The Pharisees and Sadducees Demand Signs And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. He answered them, "When it is evening, you say, 'It will be fair weather, for the sky is red.' And in the morning, 'It will be stormy … Continue reading Matthew 16:1-12