Matthew 24:1-28~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Matthew chapter 24 verse 2 was literally fulfilled in A.D. 70 when the Romans, under Titus, completely destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple building: “”Do you see all these buildings? I assure you, they will…

Matthew 23:13-39~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today in Matthew 23 we read Jesus’ “Woe to you!” warnings and teachings.  Verses 25 & 26 stood out to me today: “”How terrible it will be for you teachers of religious law and…

Matthew 22:34-23:12~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ If you are into memorizing Scripture at all, Jesus’ teaching Matthew chapter 22 verses 37-40 is certainly worth memorizing! “`You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and…

Matthew 22:1-33~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today we read in Matthew chapter 22 the Parable of the Wedding Banquet. This parable has always been so convicting to me personally. It’s basically about a king preparing an amazing feast at a…

Matthew 21:23-46~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Jesus’ teaching in Matthew chapter 21 verses 31 & 32 is convicting: “I assure you, corrupt tax collectors and prostitutes will get into the Kingdom of God before you do. For John the Baptist…

Matthew 20:29-21:22~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Month One – Today we wrap up Month One of our One Year Bible readings! Congratulations! Your marathon pace is looking great. The wonderful habit of reading from God’s Word every day is starting…

Matthew 20:1-28~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture on The ESV Bible ~ Matthew chapter 20’s parable of the vineyard workers is one that I have at times had challenges with.  I, like the workers who labored all day, would think – “that’s not fair!”   Well…. but…

Matthew 19:13-30~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today in Matthew 19 we read some challenging verses about the Rich Young Man.  I have read some commentaries say that we don’t need to take Jesus’ words literally that each of us must…

Matthew 18:21-19:12~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~ ~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Today in Matthew chapter 18 we read about Jesus’ strong teaching on the need for us to forgive others in our life.  And not just to forgive someone once… but many many many…

Matthew 18:1-20~ Click here to read today’s Scripture on Bible Gateway ~~ Listen to today’s Scripture with The ESV Bible ~ Jesus’ teaching in Matthew chapter 18 verses 3 & 4 are something for each of us to consider: “”I assure you, unless you turn from your sins and become as little children, you will…