Take a few minutes today to read Matthew 18:1-35.

For Reflection:

1. What did Jesus mean when He said, ‘unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven’?
2. God wants us to reconcile relationships with others. In what ways is this difficult for you?
3. What is the moral of the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant?

Prayer Starters:

P – Praise: Lord, You are merciful and full of compassion. Your love is unfailing. Your kindness endures forever.

R – Repent: Forgive me for my anger and my arrogance.

A – Ask: Help me walk in humility and reconcile my relationships with others.

Y – Yield: I will choose to forgive those who have wronged me, and seek to reconcile with them as much as it is up to me.

Have A Great Day!
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Take a few minutes today to read Matthew 17:1-27.

For Reflection:

1. According to Jewish law—our Old Testament in the Bible—Elijah was to come again and prophesy to the people. Whom did Jesus say fulfilled this prediction?
2. Jesus’ disciples lacked faith to cast a demon out of a boy. How can we develop a stronger faith?
3. What point was Jesus making to Peter in their discussion about paying taxes?

Prayer Starters:

P – Praise: Jesus, You are the Son of the living God! You perform miracles and drive out demons. You provide for those who love You. You are an awesome God!

R – Repent: Forgive me for my lack of faith. I do not trust You as I should.

A – Ask: Give me faith and understanding. Help me to walk in the power of Your Spirit so that I am able to impact my world.

Y – Yield: I will learn Your ways and obey Your commands.

Have A Great Day!
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Take a few minutes today to read Matthew 16:1-28.

For Reflection:

1. Why did Jesus tell His disciples to be on guard against the teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees?
2. Why do you think Jesus warned His disciples not to tell anyone He was the Christ?
3. In what way did Peter tempt Jesus?

Prayer Starters:

P – Praise: Jesus, You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. You are the coming King and the hope for humanity.

R – Repent: Forgive me for hanging onto my life and striving to gain at least a part of the world.

A – Ask: Strengthen my faith and give me wisdom to know You more.

Y – Yield: I will deny myself, take up my cross and follow You.

Have A Great Day!
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Take a few minutes today to read Matthew 15:1-39.

For Reflection:

1. Why did Jesus call the Pharisees hypocrites and blind guides?
2. Jesus’ comments to the Canaanite woman seem harsh. What point was He trying to make?
3. Four thousand people sat and listened to Jesus for three days without food. What must it have been like to hear Him speak?

Prayer Starters:

P – Praise: Lord, You are a healer and a miracle worker! You have compassion on Your people and provide for all who put their faith in You.

R – Repent: Forgive me for my hypocrisy. Cleanse me from my sin.

A – Ask: Be my provider, my healer, my savior and my Lord.

Y – Yield: I will learn to sit in Your presence, learning from You and waiting on You.

Have A Great Day!
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Take a few minutes today to read Matthew 14:1-36.

For Reflection:

1. What was Jesus’ initial reaction to hearing about the dead of John the Baptist?
2. Jesus performed one of his greatest miracles—the feeding of the 5,000—with the heaviest of hearts. How do you respond when you are called upon to serve others when you yourself need to be served?
3. Peter chose to get out of the boat and attempt to walk on water. What impossible task is God calling you to do?

Prayer Starters:

P – Praise: Lord, You are miraculous. You are the mighty, all powerful, unchangeable God, and You look on us with compassion and grace. Thank You for Your unfailing love.

R – Repent: Forgive me for doubting You and questioning Your character.

A – Ask: Help me to “walk on water.” Keep me from sinking during the storms of life.

Y – Yield: I will trust You, stepping out in faith to obey Your call.

Have A Great Day!

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Take a few minutes today to read Matthew 13:1-58.

For Reflection:

1. In the parable of the sower, Jesus plants the message of the kingdom into people’s hearts, which are like a hard-packed path, like rocky ground, like tangled with thorns, or like good soil. Which of these types of ground best represents your heart?
2. According to Jesus’ parable of the weeds, what happens to the grain and what happens to the weeds?
3. How do mustard seeds, yeast, hidden treasure and a fine pearl represent the kingdom of heaven?

Prayer Starters:

P – Praise: Lord, You are the revealer of mysteries. Your wisdom and Your ways are like fine pearls, like hidden treasure.

R – Repent: Forgive me for chasing things of lesser value. Forgive me for ignoring Your call to chase after You.

A – Ask: Teach me Your ways. Reveal Your mysteries to me.

Y – Yield: I am listening, and I will seek You will all my heart.

Have A Great Day!

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Take a few minutes today to read Matthew 12:1-50.

For Reflection:

1. The Pharisees were more concerned with their religious customs than with Jesus healing people. In what ways do your customs or your routine keep you from truly caring for others?
2. What are the characteristics of those who are on the side of Christ? (See verses 22-37)
3. Who did Jesus consider His family?

Prayer Starters:

P – Praise: Lord, You delight in mercy and You detest all that is evil. You are righteous. You are faithful. You are true.

R – Repent: Forgive me for the evil that has come from my mouth.

A – Ask: Cleanse and purify my heart that I might not sin against You. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit.

Y – Yield: I will honor You and do good to others. I will serve You and not my own interests.

Have A Great Day!

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