Tag Archives: Jesus

Gospel of the Kingdom

Posted on July 7, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:35-36 Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them … Continue reading →

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Be Healed

Posted on July 6, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:20-22 A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.” Jesus turned around and saw … Continue reading →

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Spiritually Rich

Posted on June 19, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:20-21 “Store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” Are your treasures material or spiritual? We know that anything material will … Continue reading →

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The Great Adventure

Posted on June 18, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:10 “Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven.” Jesus continues his lesson today on how to pray. Yesterday’s lesson was to “go to your inner room” and to refrain from using many words because God “knows what … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on June 17, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 6:6-8 “When you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you. In praying, do not babble like the pagans, who think that … Continue reading →

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Christianity 101

Posted on June 16, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:43-45 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly … Continue reading →

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Be Not Afraid

Posted on June 12, 2015 by billtonnis

Ephesians 3:17-19 That you, rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the holy ones what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so … Continue reading →

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Let Go and Live

Posted on June 8, 2015 by billtonnis

Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Our culture says: “Happy are you who are rich in possessions, power and prestige for yours is the kingdom of this world.” Jesus says, “Happy are you who are … Continue reading →

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Be Free

Posted on June 5, 2015 by billtonnis

Psalm 146:6-7 The maker of heaven and earth, the seas and all that is in them, who keeps faith forever, secures justice for the oppressed, gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free. What is holding you captive? God … Continue reading →

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Heaven Starts Now

Posted on June 4, 2015 by billtonnis

Mark 12:34 “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” Jesus had just explained to a man questioning Him that the greatest commandment was to love God with all your soul, mind and strength…and to love your neighbor as … Continue reading →

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