It’s Not Fair! Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16(NIV) 1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire workers for his vineyard. 2 He agreed to pay them a denarius for the day and sent them into...
Poor Children and Rich Rulers Scripture: Matthew 19:13-30(NIV) 13 Then people brought little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked them. 14 Jesus said, “Let the little...
Jesus Teaches on Divorce Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12(NIV) 1 When Jesus had finished saying these things, he left Galilee and went into the region of Judea to the other side of the Jordan. 2 Large crowds followed him, and he healed them...
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35(NIV) 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus...
Other People Matter to Christians Scripture: Matthew 18:10-20(NIV) 10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven. 12 “What do you...
The Disciples Argue About Who is the Greatest Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9(NIV) 1 At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 He called a little child to him, and...
Jesus Teaches His Disciples Scripture: Matthew 17:14-27(NIV) 14 When they came to the crowd, a man approached Jesus and knelt before him. 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son,” he said. “He has seizures and is suffering greatly...
Listen to Him! Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13(NIV) 1 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the...
Peter Proclaims Jesus as the Christ Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28(NIV) 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the...
Jesus and the Religious Leaders of His Day Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12(NIV) 1 The Pharisees and Sadducees came to Jesus and tested him by asking him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It...
