Jesus' run. Start walking.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. - Matthew 5:6
Pursue Jesus above all else
One great model for prayer:
For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them. - Matthew 18:20
Seek the kingdom of God.
Go and make disciples of all nations. - Matthew 28:19
You’re a city on a hill
Jesus: Let your light shine before men. Modern-day Christian: *shoots laser pointer in the eye of someone who disagrees with them*
How to Love Your Neighbor
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. - Matthew 5:7
You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. - Matthew 5:14
Blessed are the peacemakers. - Matthew 5:9
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right. - Matthew 5:10
Give us today our daily bread. - Matthew 6:11
Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God. - Matthew 4:4
Bible character New Year's resolutions. Jonah: stay away from boats and open water this year. Eve: learn more about picking produce. Peter: be more loyal to friends. Goliath: stop bullying Israelites.
We saw His star and have come to worship Him.
Emmanuel
When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. - Matthew 2:10
What good does it do me if Christ was born in Bethlehem once if he is not born again in my heart through faith? - Origen
The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son. - Matthew 1:23
He will save his people from their sins. - Matthew 1:21
Kingdom Come
