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FROM ANDREW WOMMACK MINISTRIES
SYMPTOMS OF A HARD HEART
Mark 8:17, "And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?"
MATTHEW 16:1-12; MARK 8:11-21
Just a few days before this instance, hardened hearts caused Jesus' disciples to be amazed when they saw Jesus walk on the water to them. Here, Jesus' statements reveal some of...
Gospel of Matthew bible study chapters 16 through 22
Here is the continuation of the gospel of Matthew for seven more chapters, from 16 through 22 with more teaching, parables and answers to questions from His disciples as well as Pharisees and scribes. He enters into Jerusalem too in this passage for the final time before He is crucified. He also prophesies His death in these chapters. Here is a link to the study for chapters 9 through 15 for those who want to review
In chapter 16 Jesus interacts with the Pharisees and His disciples and then Jesus also asks who people, including His disciples, say that who He is, to which Peter...
Gospel of Matthew bible study chapters 9 through 15
Here are the next seven chapters of the gospel of Matthew, namely chapters 9 through 15, which contain more teaching, mostly in parables in these verses. Jesus also interacts with His disciples, the Pharisees, Sadducees, and general people. Jesus does miracles and heals as well in them. For the first 8 chapters of the gospel of Matthew please go to this link:
You could also study these chapters alone if so desired, but I recommend studying the entire gospel bit by bit since there is so much to learn
For example in Matthew chapter 9, Jesus heals a paralytic, using it as an example to prove His...
Gospel of Matthew bible study chapters 1 through 8
Here is the gospel of Matthew, in four parts. As with the other gospels that I have posted, this gospel relates a version of the life story of our Lord and Savior, Jesus, the other versions told in the other three gospels. It also contains many powerful teachings of Jesus, namely the Sermon on the Mount, plus many parables that He tells throughout the gospel. Jesus gives a number of end times teachings, too in more than one section in the gospel. Due to the length of the book, 28 chapters, I am splitting it into 4 parts, which can be studied independently or better taken one at a time sequentially to make a study of the entire gospel. I will try to keep comments to a minimum to maximize the impact of the bible verses
Chapter 1 of Matthew relates the genealogy of Jesus then goes on to relate a dream of Joseph and the birth of Jesus
...Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your love toward me. Lord, I ask You to place in me the same kind of love you have for the lost and the poor. I pray for the lost and ask You to work in the hearts of those who are seeking for You, yet are looking in the wrong places. Father, I need a tender and understanding heart toward the poor. May I be sensitive to Your leading so that I know where I should give, so that the poor are helped in the right way. Lord, thank You for blessing me so that I can bless others. I ask this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen.
FROM ANDREW WOMMACK MINISTRIES
JESUS CHALLENGES THE SADDUCEES
Matthew 16:1, "The Pharisees also with the Sadducees came, and tempting desired him that he would show them a sign from heaven."
MATTHEW 16:1-4
The Sadducees were a Jewish sect (Acts 5:17), of both a political and religious nature, that was best known for its opposition to the more popular party (the Pharisees), because of differences in various doctrinal and political...
I just read an interesting statement from Olivia's page and she was speaking of the dilemma we artists have when it comes to self promotion. I believe the Lord gave me a good answer in response. When we in our hearts put self first Jesus and His kingdom loses out. But when we put the Lord first, no matter what it may be, the Lord gets the VICTORY. We have all had the devil condemn us for our book ministry, our music ministry, our companion ministry, our doing the dishes ministry or our babysitting ministry, whatever the Lord has called you to do, because we are busy doing the Lord's work. When we are idle we won't hear a lot of complaining and condemnation from the evil one. When we do we know we are putting another nail in the coffin of the devil and furthering the Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ here on earth! Amen!
Colossians 3:23 ...whatsoever you do, do it heartily as unto the Lord...
Epistles of Peter bible study
This is a study of both of Peter’s epistles in the bible. These letters were written to the dispersed Christians and Jewish Christians and Jews, perhaps he mentions in his salutation in the first letter but also they contain much powerful advice and warnings for us nowadays too. Because of that reason these two epistles also make for good study from which you can grow and mature in your walk with Jesus
In 1 Peter chapter 1 after the salutation a promise is made for an untarnished inheritance. Peter also commends his subjects for their faith stating how it leads to salvation then encouraging us to holiness citing our ransoming with Jesus’ blood. He states we are born again of the imperishable and that while all flesh is like grass, the word of the Lord is remains forever
(1 Peter 1:1) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To...
General Epistle of James bible study
Here is a study on the general epistle of James, a five chapter epistle with loads of good advice, encouragements and directions for life on what is good and what to avoid for people nowadays, so it is some very good word to study. It is thought to be written by a brother of Jesus (and apostle) too.
In chapter 1 of the epistle James encourages us to count trials with joy to produce steadfastness, and to not be double- minded on anything. It then encourages us to be humble and steadfast. There are many more encouragements and more advice given on temptation, keeping the tongue bridled and what religion is and is not
(James 1:1) James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings.
(James 1:2) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds,
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Epistle to the Hebrews bible study
Here is a bible study on very powerful epistle to the Hebrews in many ways. It is not known who wrote this epistle for certain, not that it matters, for the message is far more important than who the Holy Spirit may have used to write this powerful message first to the Hebrews and then to all of us through the bible. It contains many important things for us nowadays as well, including many quotes form the old testament throught the epistle.
In chapter 1 the author of Hebrews speaks some very powerful things concerning Jesus and why He was and still is to be exalted about all measure by everyone, even the angels, for He made everyone. God at the end speaks of ministering angels sent to all of us
(Hebrews 1:1) Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,
(Hebrews 1:2) but in these last...