Jesus Heals Undesirables Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34(NIV) 28 When he arrived at the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs met him. They were so violent that no one could pass that way. 29...
Jesus Calms the Storm Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27(NIV) 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The...
Jesus Teaches about the Cost of Following Him Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22(NIV) 18 When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. 19 Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I...
No Strangers in God’s Kingdom Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17(NIV) 14 When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. 15 He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and...
Peeling Back the Layers Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13(NIV) 1 When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. 2 A man with leprosy came and knelt before him and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me...
The Real You Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29(NIV) 15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from...
Go to the Mirror! Scripture: Matthew 7:1-14(NIV) 1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 “Why do you look...
Jesus Teaches About God, Money & Worry Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34(NIV) 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves...
Jesus Teaches About Giving, Praying, Fasting Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18(NIV) 1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2...
A Challenge for Every Day Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48(NIV) 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek...