Deny self, take up cross, follow Me (Jesus) – November 8, 2026
Command: deny self, take up cross, follow Me (Jesus) Matthew 16:24 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. Command context: Matthew 16:21-28 Story: Message to Philadelphia ekklesia (church) Revelation 3:7-13 Audio Message: Insert SoundCloud here When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions […]
Watch out, beware of Pharisees’ leaven – November 1, 2026
Command: watch out, beware of Pharisees’ leaven Matthew 16:6 6 And Jesus said to them, “Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Matthew 16:11 11 How is it that you do not understand that I did not speak to you about bread? But beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees.” Command context: Matthew 16:1-12 Story: Message to […]
Take courage, do not fear – October 25, 2026
Command: take courage, do not fear Matthew 14:27 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I (I am); do not be afraid.” Matthew context: Matthew 14:22-33 Story: Jesus’ teaching Matthew 14:22-33 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, […]
Hear the parable of the tares (weeds) – October 18, 2026
Command: hear the parable of the tares (weeds) Matthew 13:43 43 Then THE RIGHTEOUS WILL SHINE FORTH LIKE THE SUN in the kingdom of their Father. The one who has ears, let him hear (hear!). Matthew context: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43 Story: The parable of the tares (weeds) and wheat explained Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43 Audio Message: When meditating on […]
Behold, hear the parable of the sower – October 11, 2026
Command: behold, hear the parable of the sower Matthew 13:3 3 And He told them many things in parables, saying, “Behold, the sower went out to sow; Matthew 13:9 9 The one who has ears, let him hear (hear!).” Matthew 13:18 18 “Listen then to the parable of the sower. Matthew context: Matthew 13:1-23 […]
Behold My (Jesus’) family – October 4, 2026
Command: behold My (Jesus’) family Matthew 12:49 49 And extending His hand toward His disciples, He said, “Behold: My mother and My brothers! Matthew context: Matthew 12:46-50 Story: Jesus’ family interrupts Matthew 12:46-50 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, and/or the […]
Don’t think Jesus brings peace – September 27, 2026
Command: don’t think Jesus brings peace Matthew 10:34 34 “Do not think that I came to bring peace on the earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. Command context: Matthew 10:16-42 Story: Pharaoh resists Exodus 5:1-23 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn about God, Jesus, […]
Speak what Jesus speaks – September 20, 2026
Command: speak what Jesus speaks Matthew 10:27 27 What I tell you in the darkness, tell in the light; and what you hear whispered in your ear, proclaim on the housetops. Command context:Matthew 10:16-42 Story: God speaks to Moses Exodus 4:1-31 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn […]
Do not fear people – September 13, 2026
Command: do not fear people Matthew 10:26 26“So do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Matthew 10:28 28 And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy […]
Flee when persecuted – September 6, 2026
Command: flee when persecuted Matthew 10:23 23 “But whenever they persecute you in one city, flee to the next; for truly I say to you, you will not finish going through the cities of Israel until the Son of Man comes. Command context: Matthew 10:16-42 Story: Paul (fled) rescued Acts 9:10-31 Audio Message: When meditating on the commands and stories, keep these questions in mind: What do I learn […]
