Monthly Archives: March 2015

Matthew 9:35 “Jesus went through all the towns and villages.”  People were talking.  What this man from Nazareth was doing was astounding. The people had never seen anything like it. This Jesus cast out demons, healed the sick, forgave sin … Continue reading →

Matthew 9:27 “As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David.” So the healings continue – physical blindness and spiritual demon-possession – both of which responded to the word … Continue reading →

Matthew 9:18 A wealthy ruler approached Jesus for help because his daughter just died.  He addressed Jesus, “Put your hand on her and she will live.”  While Jesus was attending to him a poor woman who suffered from a recurrent loss … Continue reading →

9:17 “They pour new wine into new wine skins, and both are preserved.” Jesus used the question about fasting to reveal a deeper level of reality.  No matter how precious the new cloth and the new wine, both will be … Continue reading →

Matthew 9 continued An additional word – the way to salvation is through the realization that I am a sinner and will be so until I am glorified. I think the point of decision comes when I am asked, “Are … Continue reading →