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“The result was that when Jesus had finished these words, the multitudes were amazed at His teaching; for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as their scribes” (Matthew 7:28-29). The greatest teacher who ever lived... Continue Reading »
In Matthew 7:24-27, Jesus stressed the vital importance of having the right foundation for life — and the utter foolishness of having an inadequate foundation. The contrast Christ makes in verse 24 is between doing (obeying) His Word and... Continue Reading »
While continuing to deal with false teachers, Jesus also added the results of false teaching in Matthew 7:21-23 — a powerful deception that leaves people who embrace the false teaching in a state of delusion. It is not the... Continue Reading »
As Jesus concluded His Sermon on the Mount, He focused on false prophets (teachers, preachers) and false teaching. In Matthew 7:15, He underscored the importance and danger of false teachers: “Beware of false teachers.” Because Jesus warned us about... Continue Reading »
There are two ways to live, but there is only one way to eternal, abundant and true spiritual life: “There is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among... Continue Reading »
Matthew 7:12 begins with the word “therefore” and refers back to the first 11 verses of the chapter: “Therefore, however you want people to treat you, so treat them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.” This verse... Continue Reading »
Prayer is a wonderful means of grace whereby God not only communes with His children but also blesses them abundantly. In Matthew 7:9-11, Jesus spoke a simple parable that illustrates the greatness and abundance of God in responding to... Continue Reading »
Many years ago someone coined the phrase, “Failure is frequently the path of least persistence.” Matthew 7:7-8 is about persistence in prayer. Persistence is a hallmark of following Christ. Jesus said, in Luke 9:62, “No one, after putting his... Continue Reading »
In Matthew 7:1-6, Jesus taught us how to treat others: Don’t judge, don’t be hypocritical, and use discernment. This theme of treating others rightly continues to verse 12, the foundational verse for the section. “Do not judge lest you... Continue Reading »
As Jesus concluded His teaching on worry, He focused on three key points: Don’t worry, seek God first, and live one day at a time. His first emphasis was, “Do not be anxious,” or, do not worry. Philippians 4:6... Continue Reading »
If God has provided His people with the best, will He provide anything less as they follow Him? In Matthew 6:25, Jesus said, “For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to... Continue Reading »
What we see is largely understood by how we see it. Perspective is vital, and context is essential in seeing things properly. That is what Matthew 6:22-24 is talking about — perspective. A poem by John Godfrey Saxe, “The... Continue Reading »
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