Tag Archives: mercy

Big Picture

Posted on July 23, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:50 “For whoever does the will of my heavenly Father is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Jesus was all about respecting and honoring his family…but He wanted to make the point that we all at some point need … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Matter

Posted on July 19, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 12:7 If you knew what this meant, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned these innocent men. Jesus’ followers were picking beads of grain and eating them on the Sabbath. Such “reaping” on the Sabbath was … Continue reading →

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Trustworthy Friend

Posted on July 18, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus was speaking to the people burdened by being held to the letter of the law by the scribes and Pharisees. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Pay It Forward

Posted on July 11, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:8-10 Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give. Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick. The laborer … Continue reading →

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Proclaim the Kingdom of God

Posted on July 10, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 10:5-7 “As you go, make this proclamation: ‘The kingdom of heaven is at hand.’” What do you suppose Jesus means when He says that His followers should go and preach that ‘the kingdom of heaven is at hand’? When … Continue reading →

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Happy Fault

Posted on July 5, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 9:11-13 The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go … Continue reading →

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Kingdom of God

Posted on June 27, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” The “kingdom of heaven” is sometimes translated the “kingdom of God.” … Continue reading →

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Importance of Prayer

Posted on June 26, 2013 by billtonnis

Matthew 7:17 “Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit.” A good tree that bears good fruit will have strong roots in fertile soil. A strong family life provides good soil for us … Continue reading →

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True Love

Posted on May 10, 2013 by billtonnis

John 15:12-13 “This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” That’s it in a nutshell. That’s the message. Jesus said that if … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Answer

Posted on April 30, 2013 by billtonnis

Acts 14:22 They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.” Paul had just been stoned and dragged … Continue reading →

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