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Passage Read: Matthew 25-26 Meditation Verses: 26:31-34 Jesus warned that they all would be offended in Jesus and fall away that night, yet He also spoke of meeting them in Galilee. It was a discouraging word, but followed by a hopeful word. But instead of…

Passage Read: Matthew 23-24 Meditation Verses: 24:48-51 It is not good to be responsible for people, but then act only for yourself, especially in the Lord's church. The one who should be feeding and caring for the welfare of others, if he gives up on…

Passage Read: Matthew 21-22 Meditation Verses: 21:45-46 The chief priests and Pharisees knew Jesus was speaking against them, but instead of listening to the rebuke and being convicted, they made plans to entrap Jesus, discredit Him and even kill Him. That is not the response…

Passage Read: Matthew 19-20 Meditation Verses: 20:13-15 This parable is sandwiched between two others that teach that those who serve more are rewarded more, so this cannot mean that ultimately everyone will be rewarded the same, regardless of how much they labor for the Lord.

Passage Read: Matthew 17-18 Meditation Verse: 18:7 "It is necessary that offenses come." God isn't interested in protecting us from sin or temptation, but that we endure and stand firm against them. As much as I never want to be tempted again, as much as…