Author Archives: jgarrott

Matthew 19:13-14 Then little children were brought to Jesus for him to place his hands on them and pray for them. But the disciples rebuked those who brought them. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do … Continue reading →

Matthew 18:2-3 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. This passage points … Continue reading →

Matthew 16:24-25 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his … Continue reading →

Matthew 16:15 “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” In many ways this is the question of eternity, because how we answer it determines our eternal destiny. Peter answered it well, but many people do … Continue reading →

Matthew 15:32 Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they … Continue reading →

Matthew 15:14 “Leave them; they are blind guides. If a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a pit.” Sometimes it’s difficult to know when this applies, because we can feel such compassion for those who are … Continue reading →

Matthew 14:31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” Several things stand out in this very dramatic story of walking on water. The first is the very obvious … Continue reading →

Matthew 13:36 Then he left the crowd and went into the house. His disciples came to him and said, “Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field.” It is the privilege of disciples to ask for explanations. … Continue reading →

Matthew 13:11-12 He replied, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even … Continue reading →

Matthew 12:49-50 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” This famous passage is not only a comfort … Continue reading →