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THE DANGER OF MISPLACED HOPE…
MATTHEW 27:3-10: “Then Judas, his betrayer, seeing that Jesus had been condemned, was full of remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders. (4) “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood,” he said. “What’s … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 235 min read


A NEW YEAR…WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK?
MATTHEW 14:14-18: “When he went ashore, he saw a large crowd, had compassion on them, and healed their sick. (15) When evening came, the disciples approached him and said, “This place is deserted, and it is already late. Send the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 73 min read


THE FLESH IS WEAK…
MATTHEW 26:37-41: “And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 19, 20245 min read


JUSTIFICATION OR SANCTIFICATION?
MATTHEW 23:25-26: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of extortion and self-indulgence. Blind Pharisee, first cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 14, 20244 min read


HAVE I FORGOTTEN THE GREATNESS OF GOD’S MERCY AND GRACE?
MATTHEW 18:23-30: ”Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. But as … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 9, 20244 min read


ONE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION THAT WILL WORK!
MATTHEW 15:15-20: “Then Peter answered and said to Him, “Explain this parable to us.” So Jesus said, “Are you also still without understanding? Do you not yet understand that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and is eliminated? … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 6, 20245 min read


I NEED AN ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT!
MATTHEW 12:18-21: “BEHOLD! MY SERVANT WHOM I HAVE CHOSEN, MY BELOVED IN WHOM MY SOUL IS WELL PLEASED! I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT UPON HIM, AND HE WILL DECLARE JUSTICE TO THE GENTILES. HE WILL NOT QUARREL NOR CRY OUT, … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 2, 20243 min read


THE OTHER REASON JESUS WAS BORN…
MATTHEW 5:17-20: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 23, 20236 min read


WE ARE NEVER ALONE!
MATTHEW 1:23: “ Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” OBSERVATION: There are times in all of our lives when we feel like we are … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 19, 20233 min read


DON’T LET YOUR LIGHT GO OUT…
MATTHEW 25:6-10: “But at midnight there finally was a shout: ‘Behold, the groom! Come out to meet him.’ Then all those virgins got up and trimmed their lamps. But the foolish virgins said to the prudent ones, ‘Give us some … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 20, 20235 min read


THE LAST WILL BE FIRST (A call to faithfulness)
MATTHEW 20:8-16: “Now when evening came, the owner of the vineyard *said to his foreman, ‘Call the laborers and pay them their wages, starting with the last group to the first.’ When those hired about the eleventh hour came, each … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 14, 20236 min read


DON’T FORGET YOUR KEYS! (A reflection on prayer)
MATTHEW 16:17-20: “And Jesus said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Barjona, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 10, 20235 min read


WHAT IS ON THE INSIDE?
MATTHEW 15:15-20: “Peter said to Him, “Explain the parable to us.” Jesus said, “Are you also still lacking in understanding? Do you not understand that everything that goes into the mouth passes into the stomach, and is eliminated? But the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 8, 20234 min read


WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO “CONFESS” CHRIST?
MATTHEW 10-32-33: “Therefore, everyone who confesses Me before people, I will also confess him before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before people, I will also deny him before My Father who is in heaven.” NASB … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 3, 20234 min read


PREPARING FOR A NEW YEAR…
MATTHEW 5:29-30: “Now if your right eye is causing you to sin, tear it out and throw it away from you; for it is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, than for your whole … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 27, 20224 min read


IT WAS NOT THE GIFT I WAS EXPECTING…
MATTHEW 3:11-12: “As for me, I baptize you with water for repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 24, 20225 min read


JESUS, THE GREAT COMMISSION, AND ME…
MATTHEW 28:18-20: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 31, 20224 min read


WATCH AND PRAY (How to deal with our old sinful nature!)
MATTHEW 26:40-41: “Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 29, 20224 min read


THE WORD AND THE SPIRIT…
MATTHEW 22:20: “Jesus answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God.” NKJV OBSERVATION: Is my spiritual life in balance? Am I growing in the Word of God? Am I moving in … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 23, 20223 min read


TENACIOUS FAITH!
MATTHEW 15:24-28: “But He answered and said, “I was not sent except to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” Then she came and worshiped Him, saying, “Lord, help me!” But He answered and said, “It is not good … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 15, 20224 min read
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