Bible Study Podcast

Matthew 20

Laborers in the vineyard are all treated justly and mercifully by the Lord. Many are called but few are chosen, Do not set your hearts upon the things of this world but seek first the kingdom of God. Your hope is built upon His truth.  Choose to follow Him and faith and let Him change you for the better and build you for the kingdom of God.

Matthew 19

The Lord tenderly teaches us with a heart of compassion, emphasizing the importance of following Him as a little child would, freely giving up anything that stands in our way in order to walk with Him into the unknown. Trust Him fully that He knows best and we will be blessed to see the fruit of our obedience to His parenting within our hearts.

Matthew 18

Become as a little child, humble, meek and submissive. Trust in the Lord, the greatest of all. He is merciful and compassionate and He will forgive and restore our losses. Pluck the evil out of your life and let Him change your heart. We must not offend or refuse forgiveness to our neighbor or we will be guilty of the judgement ourselves. Love is the way!

Matthew 17

The Lord allows a glimpse across the veil, to Peter, James, and John, on the Mount of Transfiguration, as He meets to converse with Moses and Elijah. The beautiful truth He reveals is we can also know the Lord in a deeper, personal way if we spend more personal quality time with Him. He will deepen our faith to bring us across the veil, to trust Him to act through us upon this earth, as King of kings and Lord of lords.

Matthew 16

Beware of false teaching that draws us away from the true doctrine of Christ. We must be built upon the rock of Christ which is Him and His gospel. See things spiritually and not just physically. Walk by the spirit in faith and keep His commandments. Deny yourself of the things and glory of the world and take up your own cross and follow Jesus to be one with Him and be made partakers of His glory.

Matthew 15

Jesus calls our hearts to come towards Him in true worship and adoration. He loves to reciprocate love with His true followers, who have faith in Him, instead of in performing empty rituals. His heart is moved with compassion when we seek Him persistently in great faith in who He is.

Matthew 14

Jesus shows us, when we apply our faith, no matter how little it is, He can work miracles with whatever is given to Him, by those who believe in Him as their Savior. He also reveals His heart of compassion and grief, suffering in all ways as we do, when facing loss and trials of all kinds.

Matthew 13

Jesus teaches in parables. Understanding is given to those who receive Him truly with a desire to know Him. We must exercise faith for the miracle to be unfolded in each of us, to receive the treasure and to have the kingdom of heaven revealed in us and to us.

Matthew 12

Jesus shows the Pharisees His higher New Testament way of mercy and love, over the Old Testament teachings of strictly observing the Law, and punishing those who don't. Hear their discussion on spiritual warfare, and heed the Lord's warnings to seek the Holy Spirit to come live within you, for protection against evil spirits, who are roaming about, seeking an empty soul to reside in.

Matthew 11

Jesus invites us to come unto Him as a little child, teachable, and quick to believe His words. He will reveal the Father unto those with a childlike heart, and hide it from those who pursue heavenly wisdom in their own pride and intellectual pursuits. He will yoke with us and remove our heavy burdens of our own pride and learning, and teach us His new ways, which even a child could follow.