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In today's reading of Mark 6, we find another series of events that focus on Jesus and his interactions with people. He is rejected in his home town, sends the apostles out to preach & teach, feeds 5000+ people! We also learn about the death of John the Baptist. You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the entire New Testament. Reading the story of Jesus, the establishment...

This week, Kevin and I break down the final chapters of Matthew and then discuss the rapid-fire style of Mark. You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the entire New Testament. Reading the story of Jesus, the establishment of His church, and the teachings about how to live in this world as followers of Him. Abide | 6 Months in the New Testament - Daily Readings From the Bible http...

Today's reading from Mark chapter 5 takes us through several more amazing encounters that Jesus has. He first encounters "Legion," the name of the many spirits that were inflicting the man in the Gerasenes. He tells them to go possess a herd of pigs! He brings back to life the daughter of a synagogue ruler, and even heals a woman with a blood disease by her own action just touching h...

In very Mark style, we see a rapid-fire accounting of Many of Jesus' teachings. He heals on the Sabbath, draws massive crowds, heals so many people they were surrounding him, and even the unclean spirits were proclaiming Him. Mark later tells us the names of his initial 12 Apostles, teaches many parables, and calms the sea and wind. You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the...

Today's reading is from Mark chapter 2. Mark records at a near rapid fire pace many of the interactions with people. He was always teaching and people were seeking Him out for healing and learning. You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the entire New Testament. Reading the story of Jesus, the establishment of His church, and the teachings about how to live in this world as f...

Today we finish the Gospel of Matthew and begin the Gospel of Mark. Matthew seems to end rather abruptly as he doesn't spend as much time detailing all the events after Jesus' resurrection. Mark also seems to move rapidly with his focus being much more on the miracles and actions of Jesus. You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the entire New Testament. Reading the story...

Chapter 27 of Matthew gives us the grim details about the execution of Jesus, the Christ. You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the entire New Testament. Reading the story of Jesus, the establishment of His church, and the teachings about how to live in this world as followers of Him. Abide | 6 Months in the New Testament - Daily Readings From the Bible http://bible.com/r/BAd #b...

Today's reading from Matthew chapter 26 is a tough one. In this section, Jesus makes His final preparations for him to be arrested. He has Passover with his disciples where he establishes the Lord's Supper. He also deals with the reality of what is about to happen to Him. He goes apart and asks his closest friends to watch and pray with Him. They couldn't stay awake though... One of Hi...

The last 6 days have had us in Matthew chapters 19 through 25. There are SO many lessons that the 5000 characters allowed here would not be enough. That said, some of the highlights include the many parables He taught, and the wisdom he displayed when confronted by the religious elite of His day. It comes as no shock that those in power are in love with their exalted positions and fight to keep th...

Today's bible reading is from Matthew chapter 25. In this chapter, we have another section of Jesus teaching through parables. The Parable of the Ten Virgins, The Parable of the Talents, and He finishes with speaking about judgment day. You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the entire New Testament. Reading the story of Jesus, the establishment of His church, and the teachin...

Matthew chapter 24 is a section that can be very confusing. Most of the wise people that I have learned from and my own studies conclude that Jesus is mainly speaking about the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans. At the time of the writing of Matthew, that hadn't happened yet so when we read it being in future tense, it can be confusing. You are invited to join in with us as we journey thr...

Matthew 23 is almost entirely Jesus condemning and warning the Scribes & Pharisees about how they have put themselves, their station, & their wealth above Heaven. They are serving themselves instead of God. You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the entire New Testament. Reading the story of Jesus, the establishment of His church, and the teachings about how to live in th...

Chapter 22 of Matthew is an wonderful section where we see the wisdom of Jesus unfolding. He tells us so much more about the Kingdom of Heaven. He is also confronted and "tested" by the spiritual/intellectual leaders of the day and stumps them every time. Please leave your questions and comments below. God Bless you all! You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the entire...

Today's reading comes from chapter 21 of Matthew. In this chapter, we see the "Triumphal Entry" of Jesus as he finally arrives in Jerusalem. He rides in on a colt and the crowds greet him with shouts of praise. He then goes straight to the temple and cleans it out by getting rid of those who were there turning it into a "den of robbers". He then proceeds to heal the sick, a...

Today's reading is from Matthew chapters 19 & 20. You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the entire New Testament. Reading the story of Jesus, the establishment of His church, and the teachings about how to live in this world as followers of Him. Abide | 6 Months in the New Testament - Daily Readings From the Bible http://bible.com/r/BAd #bible #dailybible #gospel #biblestudy...

This week Kevin and I discuss chapters 11 through 18 of the book of Matthew. If you haven't been following along, these chapters are what we read in our daily reading plan (link below). There is a LOT to discover in these chapters. You are invited to join in with us as we journey through the entire New Testament. Reading the story of Jesus, the establishment of His church, and the teachings about...

Today's reading is from Matthew 18. In this section, Jesus teaches us about humility and uses a child as the example. The way we treat those same children, makes a huge difference and He warns against mistreating anyone. Peter also asks the question "how often will my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Seven times?" and Jesus said seventy times seven OR seventy-seven (depending on translati...

Today's reading includes chapter 16 & 17 of Matthew. Some of the most quoted teachings of Jesus are found here. Things like; "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?" and "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me". We also read the incredible transfiguration of Jesus which Peter, James, & John were priv...

Today's reading covers chapters 14 and 15 of Matthew. The beginning of 14 covers the tragic demise of John the Baptist by the hand of Herod. The way Jesus responds is touching as he tries to find some alone time to pray. But the peoples needs out-weigh his need to grieve and he has compassion on them. #bible #gospel #wordsoflife #biblestudy #dailybible #bookofmatthew

In chapter 10 of the book of Matthew, we are privileged to hear more of the teachings of Jesus. Some of the most popular/famous of his Parables are given to us here. The Parable of the Sower, the Parable of the Weeds, The Mustard Seed and the Leaven, Hidden Treasure, Pearl of Great Value etc. In these, Jesus is expanding our understanding about the Kingdom of Heaven. It IS worth pursuing!! #bible...

Today's reading is from Matthew chapter 12. In this section, Jesus continues to do good by healing and teaching people, but we also see the rising opposition to him from the Scribes and Pharisees. What other lessons stuck out to you in this chapter? #bible #gospel #biblestudy #wordsoflife #bookofmatthew #podcast

Todays reading is from Matthew chapter 11. Jesus interacts with disciples of John the Baptist who are wanting confirmation that Jesus is The Christ. He then teaches the crowd around him that John is the prophesied Elijah and the greatest person born of woman in history. In contrast to that though, he states that the one that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than John. This continues th...

We just completed our first 6 days of our reading plan! Since day 7 is scheduled to be a "catch-up" day, we thought it would be an ideal time to do our weekly bible study ON the reading. In this episode, Kevin and I break down the first 10 chapters of Matthew, explore a few rabbit holes, and also discuss some of the comments made in the bible plan app. What lessons did you learn? What observations...

In today's reading of Matthew chapter 10, we read where Jesus sends his 12 disciples out into the world. There are SO many lessons for us to learn here. Not only was the experience they would receive going to give them growth, but the instructions he gave them also required an abundance of faith. What lessons do you see? #bible #gospel #dailybible #wordsoflife #bookofmatthew #readthebible

In today's reading from Matthew chapters 8 and 9 we see Jesus having compassion on many people. He heals a man with leprosy, heals the servant of the Centurion (who displayed MIGHTY faith), he healed the mother-in-law of Peter and then people from all over were brought to him. He teaches about the reality of following him, that it would not be easy but the reward was worth it! He showed his author...