As we come to the end of Jesus’s instructions to his disciples before they head out on their own, I would like to say that I haven’t been very surprised by what Jesus has said. He told them some of the towns and homes to which they go will accept them and some won’t. He… Continue reading Matthew 10:34-42 – A Sword, the Family, and the Reward, Part 1
Month: July 2022
Matthew 10:24-33 – Disciples, Demons, Housetops, and Eternity, Part 1
At this point, you might think Jesus has been taking a long time preparing the disciples for driving the car by themselves, but Jesus knew the dangers of the road and he wanted his disciples to be well prepared. Besides, I’m pretty sure Jesus only took a matter of minutes to say these words even… Continue reading Matthew 10:24-33 – Disciples, Demons, Housetops, and Eternity, Part 1
Matthew 10:16-23 – The Difficult Road, Part 1
Sticking with the metaphor from last week, Jesus is still standing next to the driver’s window giving instructions to the disciples before they head down the driveway. After telling the disciples where to go and where not to go, discussing the accumulation of wealth, trust for their daily food and wages, and when to leave… Continue reading Matthew 10:16-23 – The Difficult Road, Part 1
Matthew 10:5-15 – What to do, What not to do, and Some Dusty Shoes – Part 1
I have a confession to make: I learned how to drive a car with a manual transmission when I was 14. I know this doesn’t sound like something requiring a confession, but when you ride with your older brothers to a basketball game and then, while the game is in progress, you sneak out with… Continue reading Matthew 10:5-15 – What to do, What not to do, and Some Dusty Shoes – Part 1