Category: Matthew
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Meekness, Not Weakness (Matthew 5:5, Psalm 37)
Of all the Beatitudes, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth” is probably the most quoted and least believed. Does meekness really “work” in the modern world?
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Day 278: Until an Opportune Time (Luke 4:13)
The devil left Jesus in the wilderness—but only “until an opportune time.” Temptation has a way of returning when we are tired, stressed, lonely, or vulnerable. Knowing our opportune times can help us stay alert—and remember that Jesus has faced the tempter too.
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Day 276: Strange Gifts, Practical Provision (Matthew 2:11)
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh weren’t exactly on Mary’s baby registry. But God knew what this young family would need before they knew they needed it.
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Day 276: The Puzzle of the Prophecy (Matthew 2:23)
Matthew 2:23 says, “He shall be called a Nazarene”—but those exact words don’t appear anywhere in the Old Testament. Was Matthew mistaken? Or is there something deeper going on? In this devotional, we explore the puzzle of the Nazarene prophecy and discover how even Jesus’ obscure hometown points to Him as the true Messiah.
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Matthew: The Most Jewish Gospel
Matthew, the gospel written by a despised tax collector, is also the most Jewish gospel—full of prophecy, dreams, and echoes of Israel’s story. Discover how Matthew points to Jesus as the promised Messiah.
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Day 275: What’s the Deal With Fourteen Generations? (Matthew 1)
Why does Matthew emphasize “fourteen generations” three times in his genealogy of Jesus? A visit to Bethlehem and a closer look at the number 14 reveal God’s perfect plan to point us to David’s greater Son.