Devotion

QT 14/02/2024 Sunday Matthew 12 http://www.esvbible.org/matt12 The re-interpreting of the law seen in Matthew chapters 5-7 continued in Matt 12:1-14. The true meaning of Sabbath was now interpreted by the Lord of the Sabbath. The warning of Hosea 6:6 (cited in Matt

QT 12/01/2024 Friday Matthew 11 http://www.esvbible.org/matt11 We saw yesterday that Jesus' AUTHORITY to preach repentance IS RADICAL in many areas and OVERRIDES many things in priority (Matt 10). In Matt 11, the acknowledgement and acceptance of this Authority and Priority is tested - in

QT 11/01/2024 Thursday Matthew 10 http://www.esvbible.org/matt10 Jacob is also known as Israel (Gen 32:28). Old Israel has 12 tribes (Gen 35:23-26). The twelve tribes of Old Israel came out of natural descent, rivalry and competition (see Genesis 29-30 account). New Israel, however,

QT 10/01/2024 Wednesday Matthew 9 http://www.esvbible.org/matt9 Firstly, the One who has the credentials has been revealed by Matt 1-4: Matt 1 displays Jesus' ancestry credentials. Matt 2: Nature, Prophetic and Ministry credentials. Matt 3: Divine endorsements credentials. Matt 4: Practical victory credentials. Secondly, the

QT 09/01/2024 Tuesday Matthew 8 http://www.esvbible.org/matt8 What are the responses to Jesus' First Sermon (The Sermon on the Mount) from Matt 5-7? Firstly, Matthew highlights that even the "unclean" can come to Jesus. Even though Leviticus 13:46 says that "He shall remain unclean

QT 08/01/2024 Monday Matthew 7 http://www.esvbible.org/matt7 Since about 100 years ago, many started to view Matthew as having 5 sermons. Matt 7 closes the First Sermon. Sermon 1: Matt 5-7 The summary statement is Matt 7:28 "And when Jesus finished these SAYINGS, the