(Jesus continued) “For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—He then said to the paralytic—“Rise, take up your bed and go home.” And he rose and went home. Matthew 9:5 […]
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And behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man is blaspheming.” But Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?” Matthew 9:3, 4 Lord just as You knew the thoughts of these scribes You know our thoughts. Thank You that You know what we are thinking and why […]
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And behold, they brought to Him (Jesus) a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith He said to the paralytic, “Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven.” Matthew 9:2 Thank You Lord for Your healing touch. Your healing here was a physical healing and there are so many more. Thank […]
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And getting into a boat He (Jesus) crossed over and came to His own city. Matthew 9:1 Lord You had to leave the town where the demoniacs were cast into the swine. The people there wanted nothing to do with You. Here we see Your example of what it is like to not be wanted. […]
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The herdsmen (for the swine) fled, and going into the city they told everything, and what had happened to the demoniacs. And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw Him, they begged Him to leave their neighborhood. Matthew 8:33, 34 Fear…. Lord these people were afraid of what You […]
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Now a herd of many swine was feeding at some distance from them (the demoniacs). And the demons begged Him, (Jesus) “If You cast us out, send us away into the herd of swine.” And He said to them, “Go.” So they came out and went into the swine; and behold, the whole herd rushed […]
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And behold, they (demoniacs) cried out “What have You (Jesus) to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time.” Matthew 8:29 Lord, others around You were struggling to know who You were. Here were these demoniacs and they knew exactly who You were. They were afraid […]
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And when He (Jesus) came to the other side, to the country of the Gadarenes, two demoniacs met Him, coming out of the tomb, so fierce that no one could pass that way. Matthew 8:28 Lord as we read on we will learn more about Your encounter with these two demoniacs. While on earth You […]
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And the men (disciples) marveled, saying, “What sort of man (Jesus) is this, that even winds and sea obey Him. Matthew 8:27 Lord Your disciples had seen You do a lot of things. But it seems this calming of the sea really made them talk among themselves and ponder who You truly were. Thank You […]
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Then He (Jesus) rose and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. Matthew 8:26. Lord the sea was raging. The disciples thought they would die. You were sleeping and they woke You up. They were surprised that you could remain asleep with all the tossing of the boat because of […]
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