Bible Study Lesson — Matthew 19:16-30 Jesus often used every opportunity as a teaching moment. When the rich young man approached Him asking what “good thing” he could do in order to go to heaven, Christ points out that he should give up worldly possessions. Does this mean we are supposed to sell everything we […]
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Jesus Loves the Little Children
Study Lesson about Christ from Matthew 19:13-15 “Let the little children come to me ..” says Jesus. This lesson from Matthew shows that Christ was willing to bless and forgive even the least of the human race – including us! We see children as precious but the disciples only saw them as an interruption to […]
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Bible Study Lesson about Marriage and Divorce – Matthew 19:1-12 Is Divorce the Answer? Although the Pharisees were only trying to trick Jesus (again) the points He makes about conflict and divorce are very clear. This Bible study from Matthew addresses the issue of basic rights for women and the scantily of marriage. Jesus […]
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The Unforgiving Debtor – It’s All about Forgiveness
Bible Study about Forgiveness from Matthew 18:21-35 You may have heard the parable about the unforgiving debtor. Is Jesus talking about someone in another country, or us? How willing are we to forgive others when they do us wrong? I know this is one of the most difficult things for me to do. Bitterness has […]
See MoreBeliever Who Sins – What to Do about Believers Who Sin?
Bible Study From Matthew 18:15-20 Ever had a good friend , family member, or a church member do something to hurt you deeply? Most of us have had this happen at one time or another in our lives. Or, maybe it was us who did the hurting. Either way, Christ says we should pray to […]
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Causing Children to Sin – They Are Watching
Matthew 18:1-9 – Bible Study Lesson for Life Application Are we causing children to sin? Jesus gives a strong warning in Matthew. Taking the advice and actions from Christ’s teachings is always the right way, especially when it concerns our sins. In this Bible study lesson, we learn how they affect children and new Christ […]
See MoreWho is the Greatest Disciple?
Matthew 18:1-6: Bible Lessons for Study Become Like a Little Child. Who is the greatest disciple of Christ? This lesson covers the area of coveting and the want for power. Some of Christ’s followers wanted to know who the greatest disciple was. This translated to who would sit next to the throne. The 12 disciples […]
See MorePeter and the Coin Fish – Should Christians Pay Taxes?
Bible Lessons about Peter from Matthew 17:24-27 Should we pay taxes? This is a question asked of Jesus by Peter in Capernaum. Every Jewish man was required to pay a tribute but Christ was a king after all (kings weren’t required to pay tax.). Find out whether or not Christians should pay tax in this […]
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Jesus Predicts His Death Again
Matthew 17:22-23 – Study Lesson about Christ Many times before Easter Sunday Jesus talked to the disciples about how He would be killed, and then rise on the third day. They didn’t understand and were terrified at the prospect of Jesus leaving them. Christ knew that the people against Him would plot to kill Him […]
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Demon Possessed Boy – Jesus Heals by Faith
Study Lessons about Christ – Matthew 17:14-20 The title is about Jesus healing a boy who is demon possessed but it is just as much a story about faith. When times of trouble come, it’s sometimes difficult to show faith. And, the initial reaction is that we will try to fix the problem ourselves – […]
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Matthew 17:1-13 Study Lesson about Christ Who is Jesus? The transfiguration of Christ on the mountain as told in Matthew shows the true revelation of who Jesus is. We’ll learn why we should choose to follow and worship Him. Transfiguration of Christ on the Mountain – Talking with Elijah and Moses Six days later Jesus […]
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