What are some ways you can practically exemplify the Beatitudes in your life?
What are some ways you can practically exemplify the Beatitudes in your life?
Author: Stuart R. Matthews
Husband, Father, Servant Leader, Bible Teacher, Friend, Leader developing leaders.
Bible Study Lesson: Jesus Teaches About Discipleship
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught what it means to live as one of His disciples.
Background Passage: Matthew 5–7
How can we judge ourselves and others with righteous judgment rather than self-righteous judgment?
Read Matthew 7:1-29 Even the most biblically illiterate person you know can probably tell you that the Bible says not to judge. You may have had the words tossed at you when you were trying to point out sinful behavior, and perhaps you’ve been driven into an exasperated silence upon hearing this misapplication of the […]
In what ways can you meet the physical needs of the people you are sharing the gospel with?
Daily Study from Lifeway’s “The Gospel Project”
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Stay Thirsty for Righteousness My Friends…
In what ways does this part of Jesus’ sermon challenge you to exceed the “righteousness of the Pharisees”?
Daily Study from Lifeway’s “The Gospel Project” Read Matthew 6:1-34 After He told His listeners that their righteousness must exceed that of the Pharisees, Jesus continued to present the practical implications of that righteousness. He shows His listeners that the problem isn’t in the righteous acts of the Pharisees but in the deadened, affirmation-seeking hearts […]
What promises of God can you cling to when trials and suffering come?
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Stay Thirsty for Righteousness My Friends…
How can we tell the difference between outward compliance to the law and inward compliance?
Daily Study from Lifeway’s “The Gospel Project” Read Matthew 5:17-48 We are used to seeing the Pharisees as the “bad guys” in the Gospel accounts, but in this passage, Jesus tells His listeners that “unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will never get into the kingdom of heaven” (v. […]
How would you answer someone who asked you what Jesus has done for you?
Daily Study from Lifeway’s The Gospel Project lesson
Chaos in our nation is a sign we need God’s intervention
I read a chapter from the book of Proverbs each morning and today’s proverb really highlighted the chaos and anarchy that is active in our country right now. I believe it is a spiritual problem as much as a societal/political challenge. _______________________ Proverbs 30 (MSG version) 1-2 The skeptic swore, “There is no God!No God!—I […]
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Stay Thirsty for Righteousness My Friends... 