Psalm: 81 Meditation Matthew: Matthew tells us here that the Pharisees and Sadducees came to test Jesus asking Him for a sign from heaven (or God). Well, we know it could not have been a Sabbath day this time – that would constitute what we call entrapment. Jesus then thwarts their attempts by telling them …
Tag: Sadducees
Friday, September 11
Psalms: 54 Meditation Matthew: John the Baptist made no attempt at popularity. Like any prophet worth his salt, John was no fashion-plate either, proclaiming “Repent” – the only thing missing from this caricature was the sandwich board reading: “The end is near.” He was fearless confronting king, Pharisee and priest alike warning even them that …
Thursday, February 20
Psalms: 98, 99 Meditation Mark: Time and again Jesus has to contend with the myopic (near-sighted) leaders of the people “who can’t see the forest for the trees”. The truth is many Christian can become rather myopic as well when their own beliefs are brought into question. These often become the “hills to die on” …
