Ray Bentley, November 4, 2018, Matthew 15:29-39
This marks a unique time in Jesus' ministry. He did His healing and providing work in the predominantly Gentile area of Galilee. While Jesus sat on a mountainside, great multitudes came to Him and He healed them all. No one was cast away, not those who believed, nor those traditionally connsidered outcasts. The place of healing for everyone is at the feet of Jesus. He reveals here that He has the power to touch and heal every area of our lives.
Ray Bentley - November 25, 2018 - Matthew 16:1-12
The Pharisees and Sadducee confronted Jesus, demanding a sign from heaven. Pharisees believe in angels, resurrection and the supernatural. Sadducees did not believe anything supernatural. Hypocrites cannot understand the signs of the times.
Ray Bentley -December 2, 2018 - Matthew 16:13-20
Peter declared to Jesus, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." Jesus responded, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah..." for God the Father had revealed the truth to him. Then Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter which means rock. "I will...
Ray_Bentley - December 16, 2018 - Matthew 16:21-28
Jesus begins telling His disicples why He came: to suffer, be killed, and be raised the third day. Peter could not accept this, declaring, "This shall not happen to You!" Jesus rebukes Pepter, even saying, "Get behind Me, Satan!" To follow Jes...