What is the will of the devil and demons except to destory? Why was the legion of demons that possessed this poor man unable to destroy him? Why wouldn't Jesus let him follow after he was healed? https://wordwithoutwalls.libsyn.com/bible-study-matthew-828-34-jesus-heals-the-man-possessed-by-legion

What should we spend our time on? What should we devote our time and interest to and what should we leave to others? Jesus redirects our thinking from a world of death to a kingdom of life. Why should we listen to Jesus; how do we know He has the authority He speaks with? Besides … Continue reading Podcast: Matthew 8:21-27

Jesus healed everyone - not just some. Jesus healed with a Word; He is the cause of all healing and His Word conveys absolute, comprehensive, and permanent healing. Jesus healed by taking the infirmities, distresses, and trauma of others upon Himself, as prophecied in Isaiah. Though Jesus is Creator and Redeemer of the world, the … Continue reading Podcast: Matthew 8:16-20

Jesus heals to authenticate His identity and to demonstrate His will. Why does Matthew follow Jesus' proclaiming and teaching with a chapter on healing? Why does Matthew choose these three examples of healing since the text goes on to say that Jesus healed everyone, everywhere, all the time? https://wordwithoutwalls.libsyn.com/website/bible-study-matthew-81-15-jesus-heals-3-and-then-all

Why would anyone build their house on sand? Because it is fast, easy, and most of all, because sand conforms to our plan. But does it last? Why not build on rock? Because it is hard work but most of all, your plan is determined by the Rock. Storms and floods are the consequences of … Continue reading Podcast: Matthew 7:24-29

How do we know if a person or minister or ministry is of God? Jesus said you know a tree from its fruit. Jesus warns against pretentiousness and self-deception. https://wordwithoutwalls.libsyn.com/website/bible-study-matthew-715-23-jesus-on-authenticity

Jesus said the path is narrow that leads to life and few find it. How can the path be narrow if God desires all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth? What is it that makes the path to life infinite narrow? Is there something that makes the path singularly narrow … Continue reading Podcast: Matthew 7:13-14

Our world thinks in terms of give and TAKE. God's kingdom is one of give and be given to.  Jesus speaks about what we have been given, how to protect that from being despised or wasted, and how to open ourselves to all that God has to give us. What does it mean that the … Continue reading Podcast: Matthew 7:6-12

How do we know if we are seeing things as they really are? Does Jesus really forbid judging one another? Why do we tend to see the worst in others but not in ourselves and what is the remedy? https://wordwithoutwalls.libsyn.com/bible-study-matthew-71-5

Jesus forbids worry based on God's economy. If God feeds the birds and clothes the flowers, how will not much more wonderfully and abundantly provide for you? Why not seek God's kingdom first and let everything else follow? https://wordwithoutwalls.libsyn.com/bible-study-matthew-625-34