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The Way Down Is The Way Up
An excerpt from Chapter 20. Matthew 20 opens exactly where chapter 19 leaves off. Jesus has just said something that must have left the disciples scratching their heads: “Many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.” What does that even mean? Fortunately, Jesus doesn’t leave them guessing. He… Continue reading
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Back to the Beginning
An excerpt from Chapter 19. One of the things I appreciate most about Jesus is that He rarely allowed people to keep the conversation where they wanted it. They wanted to debate. Jesus wanted to reveal the Father’s heart. That’s exactly what happens as Matthew 19 opens. The Pharisees approach Jesus with a question about… Continue reading
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The Kingdom Economy
An excerpt from Chapter 18. Greatness Looks Different Here The disciples had a question. It sounds innocent enough. “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” But behind the question lurked something all of us understand. Who matters most? Who’s the most important? Who’s closest to God? Who’s winning? Jesus’ answer would have surprised… Continue reading
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He Is Still Here
An excerpt from Chapter 17. Read Matthew 17:1–3, 9, 14–21 Most of us would gladly choose the mountaintop. Those are the moments when God’s presence seems unmistakable. Prayer feels natural. Worship comes easily. Scripture comes alive. We leave church encouraged, a conversation with a friend strengthens us, or God answers a prayer in a way… Continue reading
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But Even the Dogs …
An excerpt from Chapter 15. A Mother’s Faith The next scene is one of the most surprising—and, at first glance, one of the most uncomfortable—in all of Jesus’ ministry. A woman approaches Jesus crying, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Her daughter is suffering terribly under the oppression of a demon. Picture the scene.… Continue reading
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But Listen
An excerpt from Chapter 11. Jesus turned to the crowd and began talking about John. “What did you go out into the wilderness to see?” He asked. What was it about John that drew such crowds? Was it simply that he was unusual? After all, his clothing, his diet, and the certainty with which he… Continue reading
