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2 Thessalonians 1:1-5 meaningJune 13, 2022
Paul greets the Thessalonians, telling them how much thanks he gives to God for their growing faith and love. They are persevering so well against persecution that Paul boasts of their example to other churches. He points to God's approval of their faithfulness, that they are suffering for the coming Kingdom and will be found worthy due to their endurance.
Colossians 1:28-29 meaningJune 6, 2022
Paul describes his reason for writing the letter to the Colossians, revealing his desire for both his life/ministry and all of God’s people.
Colossians 1:24-27 meaningJune 6, 2022
Paul further reflects on his own status as a disciple/apostle of Christ and how that affects his message for the Colossians.
Colossians 1:21-23 meaningJune 6, 2022
Paul describes the cosmic path of reconciliation and encourages the Colossian believers to stay faithful to it.
Colossians 1:15-20 meaningJune 6, 2022
Paul lays out the far-reaching supremacy of Christ. From beginning to end, in life and death, Jesus is preeminent in all things.
Colossians 1:9-14 meaningJune 6, 2022
Paul expresses his hope for the Colossian church (and all believers) and shows how the acts of Jesus paved the way for those desires to become realities.
Colossians 1:3-8 meaningJune 6, 2022
The unifying power of the gospel brings believers together, from Paul to Colossae to the ends of the earth.
Colossians 1:1-2 meaningJune 6, 2022
Paul and Timothy set the stage for the book of Colossians by establishing their authority and celebrating their recipients.
Psalm 117:1-2 meaningJune 4, 2022
Sincerest praise is the appropriate response to the Lord's activity in creation from all of God's people in all corners of the earth. By so acknowledging the Lord's special love for every person, each of whom He has created for an everlasting purpose, we honor God's historic and salvific deeds among us. We also find freedom in the reality of who God is. His love for every person unshackles us to be all God intended. This psalm is part of "The Hallel" (praise) which consists of Psalm 113-118.
Matthew 20:29-34 meaningMay 18, 2022
Jesus encounters two blind men at Jericho as He passes through the town on His way to Jerusalem. The blind men call Him the Son of David. He invites them to come to Him and asks them what they want from Him. When they answer that they want to see, Jesus is moved with compassion and opens their eyes.
Matthew 20:24-28 meaningMay 18, 2022
The disciples become upset and embittered at James and John for getting their mother to ask Jesus to give them what they wanted for themselves. Jesus takes this occasion to remind all His disciples that greatness in His kingdom is not lording it over others. It is serving them as the Messiah came to serve — even unto death.
Matthew 20:20-23 meaningMay 18, 2022
The mother of James and John approaches Jesus with a special favor for her sons. She asks that He grant them the place of honor on His right and left when He is in His kingdom. Jesus tells her and her sons that they don't know what they are asking for and asks if they are prepared to drink the cup. They say they are able. He tells them that they will drink the cup but it is Jesus's Father who will determine where people sit in the Kingdom.
Matthew 20:17-19 meaningMay 17, 2022
As Jesus and His disciples are about to go to Jerusalem, He pulls them aside to remind them about His arrest, trial, crucifixion, and resurrection which will take place soon after they arrive.
Matthew 20:8-16 meaningMay 17, 2022
Jesus finishes the second half of the parable of the Vineyard laborers. He describes how the landowner generously pays the late arriving workers a denarius, but when he pays the agreed upon denarius to the full-day workers, they are envious and bitter. Jesus reminds the disciples that the last shall be first and the first shall be last.
Matthew 20:1-7 meaningMay 17, 2022
Jesus tells the first half of the parable of the Vineyard laborers. He describes how the landowner continually goes out throughout the day to hire workers to help harvest. This is a parable about the kingdom of heaven that shows His disciples that the first shall be last and the last shall be first. This parable makes it clear that it is never too late to begin living faithfully. God will give great rewards to some people who come to understanding much later in life.
Matthew 19:27-30 meaningMay 16, 2022
After Jesus's interaction with the rich young ruler, Peter expresses a concern about whether they have done enough to enter life. Implied is an underlying question about whether following Jesus is worth the risk or cost. Jesus assures Him that everyone who sacrificially follows Him will receive an exceedingly great reward.
Matthew 19:23-26 meaningMay 16, 2022
Jesus says that is very difficult for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. He compares this difficulty with a camel passing through the eye of a needle. The disciples wonder aloud who then can be saved to enter the kingdom. Jesus assures them that for them it is impossible. But with God all things are possible.
Matthew 19:16-22 meaningMay 16, 2022
A devout young man who had great influence and wealth remarkably runs to Jesus and asks what else he can do to enter into eternal life. Jesus loves and admires his zeal and tells him to sell his possessions and give to the poor, and follow Him. But the man departs sad because he loved his tremendous earthly treasures more than the kingdom.
Matthew 19:13-15 meaningMay 16, 2022
Little children are brought to Jesus, but the disciples turn them away. Jesus calls them back and says to let them come. He tells the disciples that the kingdom of God belongs to them and He lays hands upon them before leaving.
Matthew 19:10-12 meaningMay 16, 2022
Following what the Pharisees said about marriage, disciples observe that it is better to not marry. Jesus then speaks about serving God as an unmarried eunuch for those who can accept this lifestyle.
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