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JESUS HANGIN WITH SINNERS?
MATTHEW 9:9-13: “As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, “Follow Me.” So he arose and followed Him. Now it happened, as Jesus sat at the … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 5, 20225 min read


THE NARROW GATE…
MATTHEW 7:13-14: “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 3, 20224 min read


AM I PURE IN HEART?
MATTHEW 5:8: “Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God.”NKJV OBSERVATION: What is the condition of my heart? Am I pure in heart? What does it mean to be pure in heart? When I ponder these questions … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 31, 20215 min read


REVELATION IN REVERSE…
MATTHEW 16:24-26: “Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 23, 20214 min read


CHOOSE YOUR PATH (YOKE) WISELY!
MATTHEW 11:28-30: “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 15, 20214 min read


THE GIFT OF RECONCILIATION…
MATTHEW 5:23-24: “Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First, be reconciled to your brother, and then … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 12, 20214 min read


WILL YOU BE SURPRISED?
MATTHEW 24:36-42: “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. “When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 27, 20214 min read


THE ROAD TO GLORY…
MATTHEW 19:29-30: “And everyone who has given up houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or property, for my sake, will receive a hundred times as much in return and will inherit eternal life. But many … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 20, 20214 min read


WHAT IS MY PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE?
MATTHEW 16:22-26: “But Peter took him aside and began to reprimand him for saying such things. “Heaven forbid, Lord,” he said. “This will never happen to you!” Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Get away from me, Satan! You are … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 17, 20214 min read


CHOOSE YOUR YOKE WISELY!
MATTHEW 11:28-30: “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 9, 20214 min read


DOES JESUS STILL HEAL TODAY?
MATTHEW 8:16-17: “That evening many demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. He cast out the evil spirits with a simple command, and he healed all the sick. This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 6, 20215 min read


LEARNING TO LIVE – ONE DAY AT A TIME!
MATTHEW 6:31-34: “So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 2, 20215 min read


THE WORD, THE WHOLE WORD, AND NOTHING BUT THE WORD!
MATTHEW 5:17-19: “Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Jan 1, 20214 min read


WHAT ARE MY NEW YEAR – ATTITUDES?
MATTHEW 5:3-12: “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 31, 20205 min read


THE UNSUNG HERO OF CHRISTMAS…
MATTHEW 2:19-23: “When Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt. “Get up!” the angel said. “Take the child and his mother back to the land of Israel, because those who were trying … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Dec 24, 20204 min read


THE WILLINGNESS TO SERVE OTHERS…
JOHN 13:12-17: “So when He had washed their feet, taken His garments, and sat down again, He said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Apr 7, 20205 min read


THE BIBLE AND SOCIAL DISTANCING…
MATTHEW 27:45-46: “Now from the sixth hour until the ninth hour there was darkness over all the land. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 20, 20205 min read


WAS JESUS POLITICALLY CORRECT?
MATTHEW 23:33: “Serpents, brood of vipers! How can you escape the condemnation of hell?” (NKJV)OBSERVATION: Who said that? Was it a rogue politician? Was it a Gentile that hated the Jews? Was it a tax collector? NO – It was … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 15, 20203 min read


WHEN FACED WITH THE IMPOSSIBLE…
MATTHEW 19:26: “But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” NKJVOBSERVATION: Have you ever been faced with the impossible? Was the challenge that stood before so big … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 11, 20203 min read


THE BIGGEST QUESTION IN LIFE…
MATTHEW 16:15: “He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” NKJVOBSERVATION: What is the most important question of life? Is it – “What will I do in life?” Is it – “What will I be able … Continue reading →

Kirk Zehnder
Mar 7, 20205 min read
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