“Are you going to get stingy because I am generous?” Jesus said: “Here it is again, the Great Reversal: many of the first ending up last, and the last first.” (Matthew 20: 16)...
At that point Peter had the nerve to ask, “Master, how many times do I forgive a brother or sister who hurts me? Seven?” Jesus replied, “Seven! Hardly. Try seventy times seven.” (Matthew 18: 21 - 22)...
“If your sister or brother should commit some wrong against you, go and point out the error, but keep it between the two of you." (Matthew 18: 15 - 16)...
Then Jesus went to town on his disciples. “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am. Don’t run from suffering; embrace it. Follow me and I’ll show you how. (Matthew 16: 24)...
Jesus said, “And how about you? Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter said, “You’re the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16: 15 - 16)...
Jesus gave in. “Oh woman, your faith is something else. What you want is what you get!” Right then her daughter became well. (Matthew 15: 28)...
Jesus said, “Faint-heart, what got into you?” They both climbed into the boat, the disciples having watched the whole thing, worshiped Jesus, saying, “This is it! You are God’s Son for sure!” (Matthew 14: 32 - 33)...
Jesus said, “Bring them here.” Then he had the people sit on the grass. He took the five loaves and two fish, lifted his face to heaven in prayer, blessed, broke, and gave the bread to the disciples. The disciples then gave the food to...
Jesus continued, “God’s kingdom is like a fishnet cast into the sea, catching all kinds of fish. When it is full, it is hauled onto the beach....
Jesus continued, “God’s kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field for years and then accidently found by a trespasser. The finder is ecstatic – what a find! – and proceeds to sell everything he owns to raise money and buy that field.” (Matthew...