“It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.” Matthew 5:31-32 When the people of Israel were praying and received no answers, God told them … Read more
Bear Fruit in keeping with repentance. Matthew 3:8 John the Baptist uttered these words in the wilderness of Judea as he was preparing Israel to receive the Messiah. While baptizing people, the Sadducees and Pharisees went to investigate, and they started causing a commotion. When John saw them, he said these words. Every Christian should … Read more
For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:20. Many people have misunderstood what it means to be righteous before God. However, God is concerned with the state of our hearts. Matthew 5:20 is a well-known Bible verse from Jesus’ … Read more
“And going a little farther, he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39 Matthew 26:39 is an important verse to believers and readers of the Bible because it teaches them how to … Read more
You are the light of the World. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others so that they may … Read more
But seek first the Kingdom of God, and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33. Jesus spoke these words as part of the Sermon on the Mount. Though many people have even memorized this verse, some misinterpret it. Some people assume that this Bible verse means that seeking the … Read more
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28. This is among the most encouraging verses in the bible, especially in light of the daily difficulties Christians face. While many people assume that living the Christian life is equivalent to happiness and pleasure, Jesus states that … Read more
For where two or three are gathered in my name, there are I am among them. Matthew 18:20. This is one of the most misquoted verses in the Bible. Many spiritual leaders quote this verse when they have a small gathering to encourage their followers that the Lord is among them despite their numbers. However, … Read more
