Thursday, December 05, 2013

Portions: Matthew 16 - 20

Jesus turned and said to Peter,
"Get behind me, Satan! 
You are a stumbling block to Me;
you do not have in mind the things of God,
but the things of men."
(Matthew 16:23)

After six days Jesus took with Him
Peter, James and John the brother of James,
and led them up on a high mountain
by themselves.
There He was transfigured before them.
His face shone like the sun,
and His clothes became as white as the light.
(Matthew 17:1-2)

At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked,
'Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"
He called a little child and had him stand among them.
And He said:  "I tell you the truth,
unless you change and become like little children,
you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child
is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
(Matthew 18:1-4)

Now a man came up to Jesus and asked,
"Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?"
"Why do you ask Me about what is good?"
Jesus replied.
"There is only One who is good.
If you want to enter life,
obey the commandments."
(Matthew 19:16-17)

Jesus had compassion on them
and touched their eyes.
Immediately they received their sight
and followed Him.
(Matthew 20:34)

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