Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:48, HCSB Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Today’s Question: What is your excuse for your imperfection and failures? Today’s Commentary “Nobody’s perfect.” This is a true statement but is often followed by an excuse for failure. My lack of perfection should not hinder my effort to follow Christ.Continue reading “The Ridiculous Pursuit of Perfection (Lesson #24- Summer School with Jesus)”
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Jesus on Hate Crimes (Lesson #23- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:43-47 (HCSB) You have heard that it was said, “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you, love your enemiesand pray for those whopersecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. For He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on theContinue reading “Jesus on Hate Crimes (Lesson #23- Summer School with Jesus)”
Your Right to Get Revenge (Lesson #22- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:37 (HCSB) You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I tell you, don’t resist an evildoer. On the contrary, if anyone slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. As for the one who wants toContinue reading “Your Right to Get Revenge (Lesson #22- Summer School with Jesus)”
Had My Fingers Crossed (Lesson #21- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:33-37 (HCSB) Again, you have heard that it was said to our ancestors, “You must not break your oath, but you must keep your oaths to the Lord.” But I tell you, don’t take an oath at all: either by heaven, because it is God’s throne; or by the earth, because itContinue reading “Had My Fingers Crossed (Lesson #21- Summer School with Jesus)”
The Greatest Enemy to Families (Lesson #20- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:31-32 (HCSB) It was also said, Whoever divorces his wife must give her a written notice of divorce. But I tell you, everyone who divorces his wife, except in a case of sexual immorality, causes her to commit adultery. And whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Today’s Question: If you are married, what gradeContinue reading “The Greatest Enemy to Families (Lesson #20- Summer School with Jesus)”
Eye Patches and Prosthetics for Everyone (Lesson #19- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:29-30 (HCSB) If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of the parts of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off andContinue reading “Eye Patches and Prosthetics for Everyone (Lesson #19- Summer School with Jesus)”
What Not to Do When Walking on Your Rooftop (Lesson #18- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:27-28 (HCSB) You have heard that it was said, Do not commit adultery. But I tell you, everyone who looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Today’s Question: What is the worst thought that has gone through your mind today? Today’s Commentary:Continue reading “What Not to Do When Walking on Your Rooftop (Lesson #18- Summer School with Jesus)”
One Reason Not to Go to Church (Lesson #17- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:23-26 (HCSB) So if you are offering your gift on the altar, and there you remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Reach a settlement quickly withContinue reading “One Reason Not to Go to Church (Lesson #17- Summer School with Jesus)”
Sticks and Stones and Other Lethal Weapons (Lesson #16- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:21-22 (HCSB) You have heard that it was said to our ancestors, Do not murder, and whoever murders will be subject to judgment. But I tell you, everyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Fool!’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin.Continue reading “Sticks and Stones and Other Lethal Weapons (Lesson #16- Summer School with Jesus)”
Only the “Best” Get to Heaven? (Lesson #15- Summer School with Jesus)
Today’s Reading: Matthew 5:20 (HCSB) For I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Today’s Question: How does a “good” person get to Heaven? Today’s Commentary: How good does someone need to be to go to Heaven? Only someone out of theirContinue reading “Only the “Best” Get to Heaven? (Lesson #15- Summer School with Jesus)”
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