Contributions
Apr 29
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JC-Ryle added a text contribution Matthew 4:12-25We have in these verses the beginning of our Lord's ministry among men. He enters on His labors among a dark and ignorant people. He chooses men to be His companions and disciples. He confirms His min... Read more »
Feb 26
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grittathh added a text contribution Jesus' first messagein Matthew, Jesus begins his ministry by telling people to repent. Read more »
Feb 14
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chungheng added a text contribution God is with us !v 1:21 God has revealed the purpose that Jesus shall come to save his people from their sins, as we are the people of the Lord, have sin and our wonderful God is willing to send his only son to earth ... Read more »
Feb 12
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ericwilbanks added a text contribution Kingdom of Heaven 002"From then on..." I love that Matthew chose such an all-inclusive statement. For me, that means that Jesus' life message could be summed up in this one statement: "Repent, for the KoH is near." What i... Read more »
Feb 7
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docbob added a text contribution Calling it what it isFebruary 6, 2009 The life of Jesus. Read Today: Jesus settles in Capernaum; Matthew 4:13-17: Mark 1:14-15: Luke 4:31-32 Matthew 4:17 BWE 17 From then on, Jesus began to tell God’s word to the peop... Read more »
Jan 9
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thetapop1 added a text contribution Words of ChristHe's baptized, he's tempted, and as soon as he gets the chance to preach, his first recorded word is REPENT, have we gotten a little lax in encouraging repentance? Then, the next thing the SON OF GOD... Read more »
Jan 3
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sondance added a text contribution What did Simon and Andrew see?These verses come right after the 40 days in the desert, where Jesus was tempted by the devil, where He answered every temptation with Scripture. I wonder what it was about Jesus that these fishermen ... Read more »
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cogginsc added a text contribution the kingdom of heaven is nearJesus tells everyone to repent for the kingdom of heaven is near. Does Jesus mean that heaven is near because this life is so brief in light of eternity? Possibly! Does Jesus mean to imply that the... Read more »
Jan 2
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vandywolfer added a text contribution RepentWhat are we to draw from the fact that the first words of Jesus' ministry were to 'Repent.' This emphasis first struck me when reading Dallas Willard's 'The Divine Conspiracy' with his emphasis on Th... Read more »
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mrsimpson3rd added a text contribution Divine words of wisdomThe words of Jesus to combat temptation and to lead normal people into a calling of significants sends out to me. Seeing how as i would like to live in the spirit of the Lord, I desire to practice tho... Read more »
Aug 3
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massivetruth added a text contribution Relevant Calling of the DisciplesChrist does something very simple in these verses. He speaks in relevance using the language of the people. To the fishermen, He says, "I will make you fishers of men." This should have a profound... Read more »
May 18
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daily_devotions added a link contribution Big Brother Is Watching...I strive to live my life, each day, knowing that the kingdom of heaven is near and I want to do my best to be a part of that kingdom. Read more »
Apr 28
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justindean added a text contribution Jesus was magneticMatthew 4 Jesus was Magnetic “Come follow me!” And they did. Jesus was the greatest leader ever to walk the earth. No sales pitches, no guaranteed rewards, no paychecks, just a simple statement, co... Read more »
Nov 11
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charlescameron added a text contribution Matthew 1:1-4:251:1-17 This may be the beginning of the New Testament, but it is not the beginning of God’s revelation. It is not the beginning of His redemption. The birth of Christ is the continuation of the h... Read more »