Posts with the tag “life”
Day 22: Genesis 49-Exodus 4; Matthew 16
by Jonathan Merki on January 22nd, 2023
A question you and I must answer: "Who do you say I am?" (Jesus)Jesus asked His disciples to speak out the popular opinions and preferences of His day: "What are people saying about me? Who do they say the Son of Man is?" (Matthew 16:13) Apparently they believed in reincarnation, for some believed He was John the Baptist. Others believed He was the forerunner of the Messiah, Elijah (that was the b... Read More
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Day 20: Genesis 46-48; Matthew 15:21-39
by Jonathan Merki on January 20th, 2023
While Jesus' comment about what comes out of the mouth (Matthew 15:11) is in a negative context...he was speaking of what is in the heart, and pointing to the hypocrisy of the Pharisees...today's readings make me think of the positive. Consider Jesus (Matthew 15:21-39) and all He said and did that came from His heart...teaching, healing, feeding...blessing the people. Now, look back to Jacob. He a... Read More
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