Daily Bible Reading “Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord” (Matthew 23:1-12)

Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 23:1-12. In this Scripture, Jesus speaks to the multitude, and to His disciples. This is His last public speech. It shows us, Jesus, not only as a loving Savior but also as our judge.

Jesus tells the crowds that the scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat, and to do as they say, but don’t follow their example because what they say, they don’t do. In other words, they don’t practice what they preach. Jesus says they want to be seen of man, and to be put on a pedestal. We have to be careful not to try to earn our love from Jesus because He wants us to have a personal relationship with Him. We have to make sure we don’t let our pride or the desire for being recognized get in the way of our relationship with God.

Jesus says we should be humble. He tells the crowds not to desire to be called “Rabbi,” or “Masters,” because there is only one who is your Master: it is Christ. He also says we shouldn’t call anyone “Father,” for there is only one Father, and He is in heaven. Jesus reminds them the greatest among them shall be their servant, and whoever is exalted will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 23:1-12

1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,
2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat:
3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.
4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.
5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
6 And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,
7 And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.
8 But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.
9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.
10 Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.
11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
12 And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

 

Things to think about:

  • What does Jesus say about our motives?
  • Who does Jesus say will be exalted?
  • Why did Jesus say not to call anyone “Father”?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture we are humbled. Help us as we try to do the things that are right. Help us not to do things for man’s applause, but to lift You up. Help us to concentrate on our relationship with You and not what we can do to be noticed. In Jesus’ name, we pray. We love You, LORD. Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

humble himself shall be exalted.

– Matthew 23:12

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Daily Bible Reading “Jesus talks to the Sadducees and Pharisees” (Matthew 22:23-46)

Jesus talks to the Sadducees and Pharisees

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 22:23-46. In this Scripture, the Sadducees came to Jesus and asked Him about the Law of Moses which said if a man dies and has no children his brother should marry his wife and have children with her as seed for his brother.

They tell Jesus this ridiculous story of seven brothers, how the first one married, then died and left his wife to his brother. This happened until the wife had been passed down to all seven brothers, then the woman died.

Then they ask Jesus, “In the resurrection, whose wife will she be?” Jesus tells them they don’t know the Scriptures or the power of God, for in the resurrection, there will be no marriage, and they’ll be as the angels of God. Jesus informs them concerning the resurrection, that God isn’t the God of the dead, but is the God of the living. With His response He silenced the Sadducees.

The Pharisees came asking Jesus what was the greatest commandment? Jesus told them, in Matthew 22:37-40, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.”

Before they could ask him any more questions, Jesus asked them, “Whose son do you think Christ is?” They responded, “The Son of David.” Jesus asks them then why does David call him Lord, if he is his son? Jesus is referring back to Psalm 110:1, which says, “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.”

Jesus was pointing them to His virgin birth by making them think about whose Son He was. In the last verse of this chapter it says that no man was able to ask Him any more questions from that day forward.

Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 22:23-46

23 The same day came to him the Sadducees, which say that there is no resurrection, and asked him,
24 Saying, Master, Moses said, If a man die, having no children, his brother shall marry his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother.
25 Now there were with us seven brethren: and the first, when he had married a wife, deceased, and, having no issue, left his wife unto his brother:
26 Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.
27 And last of all the woman died also.
28 Therefore in the resurrection whose wife shall she be of the seven? for they all had her.
29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.
30 For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.
31 But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying,
32 I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.
33 And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
34 But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
35 Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,
36 Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40 On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,
42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.
43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,
44 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?
45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?
46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

 

Things to think about:

  • What was Jesus’ response to them concerning the woman with seven husbands?
  • What does Jesus say is the most important commandment?
  • What does Jesus say the second most important commandment is?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

In this Scripture, Jesus reminds us of the first two commandments. The first one, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. The second one, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Help us to do both of these. In Jesus’ name, we pray. We love You, LORD.  Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “Give to Caesar that which is Caesar’s” (Matthew 22:15-22)

give-to-caesar-that-which-is-caesars-matthew-22-21Give to Caesar that which is Caesar’s

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 22:15-22. In this Scripture the Pharisees were questioning Jesus hoping He would give them an answer that would turn into an accusation against him. They asked him, “Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?”

Jesus caught onto what they were trying to do and asked them why they were tempting Him. In Roman times according to the census there was a yearly property tax that was to be paid by individuals who owned property. Does this sound familiar?

Then He told them to show Him the tribute money. The tribute money was the money with which the taxes were to be paid. He asked them whose picture and inscription was on the money. They told Him that it was Caesar’s. He told them to render or give to Caesar that which was Caesar’s and to God that which was God’s. They were astonished by Jesus’ answer and went on their way. Of course, they would be back with more questions because they were looking for a reason to accuse him.

Caesar is referring to the Roman emperor of their day. He was their government authority. It is our duty as citizens to pay our dues. We may not like it, but we are required to do it. I know in our day and time, if you don’t pay your property taxes, your property can be taken by the government.

What was Jesus really trying to tell them? I believe He was saying as we honor the laws of God, we should honor the laws of our land. We may not always agree with the laws of the land, but we should abide by them. By doing so, we become law abiding citizens and show honor to God.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 22:15-22

15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.

16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.

17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?

19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.

20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?

21 They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.

22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

 

Things to think about:

  • Why were the Pharisees questioning Jesus?
  • What was their question?
  • What was Jesus’ response?
  • How does this Scripture apply to us today?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We thank You for this Scripture where Jesus explicitly lets us know that we are to honor the laws of the land just as we honor Your laws. We are to pay tribute to our government in the same way we are to pay tribute to You. Help us to be good law abiding citizens of our country. Help us to do the things that are right, not only in our eyes, but in Your eyes. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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Daily Bible Reading “Parable of the Wedding Feast” (Matthew 22:1-22)

Parable of the Wedding Feast

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 22:1-22. In this Scripture, Jesus tells a parable saying the kingdom of heaven is like a king who made a marriage for his son. He sent his servants to gather the people who were invited to the marriage and they wouldn’t come. He sent out more servants telling the people the wedding feast was ready, but they still wouldn’t come, then he took his servants and slew them. This made the king angry so he sent his armies to destroy them and burned up their city.

He tells his servants that the wedding feast is ready, but the ones who were invited weren’t worthy, so “Go into the street, and ask anybody you see to come.” The servants went into the streets and gathered as many as they could so the wedding was full of guests.

When the king saw the guests there was one man who didn’t have wedding garments on, and the king asked him how he got in without his wedding garments? Back in this day and time, the wedding garments were provided by the person giving the wedding. The man was speechless. The king had his servants bind his hands and feet and cast him into outer darkness. Then he says, “Many are called, but few are chosen.” This is a picture of those who are lost without God.

The father is a picture of God. The son is a picture of Jesus. The wedding guests are a picture of Israel. They were the first ones to be invited, but they rejected Jesus. Romans 1:16 says, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.” Everyone is invited, but not everyone will accept the invitation to come to the Lord Jesus Christ.

The Pharisees tried to trick Jesus by asking Him if it was lawful to pay taxes. Jesus tells them to render to Caesar what was Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. Have you given your life to God? He wants you to give your heart and life to Him.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 22:1-22

1 And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,
2 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,
3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.
4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.
5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:
6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.
7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.
8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.
9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.
10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.
11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
15 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.
16 And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men.
17 Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
18 But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites?
19 Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny.
20 And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription?
21 They say unto him, Caesar’s. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s.
22 When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

 

Things to think about:

  • Who is invited to the wedding feast?
  • Who will attend?
  • Who won’t attend? Why?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You that You are preparing the wedding feast for us today. We pray You will help those who haven’t accepted Christ as their Savior yet that they’ll accept Him as Savior and come to know You. Help us to do what is right in all things, render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s. In Jesus’ name, we pray. We love You, LORD. Amen.

Daily Bible Verse:

for his son, And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come. – Matthew 22:2-3

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The Book of Matthew also goes into Jesus’ ministry on earth, including the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ parables, and Jesus’ final days, including His death, burial, and resurrection. The book concludes with the great commission.

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Daily Bible Reading “Jesus Tells Parables” (Matthew 21:28-46)

Jesus Tells Parables

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Matthew 21:28-46. In this Scripture, Jesus tells two parables. In the first parable, He tells about a man who had two sons whom he asked to go work in his vineyard. The first son said no, but later repented and went. The second son said he would go, but didn’t. Which one obeyed his father? Look at Jesus’ response in Matthew 21:31-32. Which son are you?

Then in Matthew 21:33, Jesus starts to tell them another parable: about a man who planted a vineyard and went to a far country and left another to attend to it. When it was time for the fruit to be harvested he sent his servants to collect the profits. The servants in return were beaten, stoned, and killed. He sent more servants and the workers at the vineyard did the same thing to them. Then the owner of the vineyard sent his son, thinking he would be respected, but he was killed for the inheritance.

Read Matthew 21:42-44 to see what Jesus’ response to them was about this parable. This parable is a picture of how God sent His people prophets and teachers before Jesus, but the people didn’t listen, instead, destroyed the prophets and teachers. Then God sent Jesus, His Son, and the people killed Him.

Daily Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:28-46

28 But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.
30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.
33 Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and digged a winepress in it, and built a tower, and let it out to husbandmen, and went into a far country:
34 And when the time of the fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the husbandmen, that they might receive the fruits of it.
35 And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.
36 Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.
37 But last of all he sent unto them his son, saying, They will reverence my son.
38 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.
39 And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.
40 When the lord therefore of the vineyard cometh, what will he do unto those husbandmen?
41 They say unto him, He will miserably destroy those wicked men, and will let out his vineyard unto other husbandmen, which shall render him the fruits in their seasons.
42 Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?
43 Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
44 And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder.
45 And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them.
46 But when they sought to lay hands on him, they feared the multitude, because they took him for a prophet.

Things to think about:

  • What do you gather from these parables?
  • In the first parable, did either son obey his father’s request?
  • In the second parable, why do people find it so hard to trust?


Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

Thank You for all the people You sent into this world to tell us about You. Please forgive us for where we failed You. Help us to do Your will. Thank You especially for Your Son, Jesus, who came into this world and died on the cross for our sins, that we might have eternal life with You in heaven. Help those who haven’t accepted Him yet to open their hearts and minds to You and grasp the wonderful gift You offered to us all, if we only believe. We love You, LORD.  Amen.

 

Daily Bible Verse:

the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord’s doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes?

– Matthew 21:42

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The Book of Matthew also goes into Jesus’ ministry on earth, including the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ parables, and Jesus’ final days, including His death, burial, and resurrection. The book concludes with the great commission.

The Book of Matthew: Life of Jesus Christ includes fifty-seven daily devotionals which contain a brief commentary, the Daily Bible Reading Scripture, a few questions to think about, and a prayer of the day. It is a great book for individual daily devotions or a group Bible study.

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