Matthew 1- Matthew 12
1. God became flesh. Think about that! The infinite, all powerful, God of the universe became a baby to save us! Incredible!
2. Matthew 4:4-But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” This may seem like a weird statement, but doing what God’s word says brings life! When you apply biblical principles to your everyday it can bring life in ways that you would never think possible.
What are some ways that God’s Word can bring life?
3. Matthew 5:13-“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. ”
What do you think being salt means? It preserves, flavors, enhances, makes you thirsty. It’s valuable and useful when itstill has its’ flavor. Get the metaphor?
4. Matthew 7:24-“Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock:”
Hearing and doing God’s Word is what gives a firm foundation for our lives!
5. Matthew 9:36- “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.”. God give me your compassion for people!