Matthew 18. Day 86 - The New Testament in a Year
Episode Notes:
- Today's Scripture: Matthew 18(CSB)
- Podcast Homepage: The New Testament in a Year
- Bible Reading Plan: Navigators Reading Plan
- Contact Sean through email here: seanbailey1985@gmail.com
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- NTIY Website: www.newtestamentinayear.com
Episode Highlights:
Child-Like Faith. The Lost Sheep. The Unforgiving Servant.
"What do you think? If someone has a hundred sheep, and one of them goes astray, won’t he leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go and search for the stray?" Matthew 18:12
In this episode, we explore Matthew Chapter 18, where the emphasis on humility, forgiveness, and community shines through. We explore important "look-fors" such as Jesus’ profound teaching using a child to illustrate humility and the essential nature of innocence in faith. The parable of the lost sheep and the repeated call to forgive not just seven times but seventy-seven times are discussed in depth, providing us with a blueprint for understanding and practicing relentless forgiveness and unconditional love within our communities. These stories from Jesus not only teach us about the values that should govern our personal interactions but also about the persistent grace we must offer to one another.
The takeaways from this chapter offer us rich, actionable insights into how we can improve our walk with Christ. We are reminded of the importance of embracing humility, mirroring the trust and dependency of a child towards their parent. This episode encourages us to reflect on our own forgiveness practices, urging us to extend grace as abundantly as it is given to us by God. Additionally, by recognizing the unique value of every individual, we are called to actively engage in seeking out and nurturing those who are lost or sidelined. These reflections not only deepen our understanding of God’s kingdom but also challenge us to apply these truths in practical, everyday actions to enhance our communal and personal faith journeys.
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