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Manna on the Mountain
by Curtis McClane
Dr. Curtis McClane is a Bible scholar with many years experience as a teacher, minister, and Christian counselor with a passion for the Lord and people who want to know God. These lessons on the Bible and Christian life average 30 minutes in length and drop once a week.
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Matthew Lesson 63: Jesus Walks on Water
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 14:22-33 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus Walks on Water." We who follow Jesus have limitations--such as, we cannot walk on the water! In this passage, Matthew uses simple, straightforward storytelling to relay the amazing events after He fed the 5000. This...
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Matthew Lesson 62: Feeding of the 5000
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 14:13-21 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Feeding of the 5000." In this passage, we see God’s work continuing in spite of John the Baptist losing his life. We also see the humanity of Jesus demonstrated in this episode. The narrative shows Jesus interacting with the...
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Matthew Lesson 61: John the Baptist Beheaded
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 14:1-12 is the text for this sermon entitled, "John the Baptist Beheaded." This incident in the gospel of Matthew takes place in the time when Judea was ruled by Herod the Tetrarch. While Jesus was teaching elsewhere, John (known as the Baptizer) had been imprisoned by...
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Matthew Lesson 60: Jesus Rejected at Nazareth
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 13:53-58 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus Rejected at Nazareth." In this lesson we examine a significant moment in Jesus’ earthly ministry when He returns to His hometown of Nazareth. The experience there reveals the humanity of Jesus and the challenges He...
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Matthew Lesson 59: Kingdom and End of the Age
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 13:47-52 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Kingdom and End of the Age." As we continue moving toward the end of all the chapter 13 parables, it is not surprising that Jesus prophesies about the judgment at the end. Like fishermen who sort out the good from the bad...
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Matthew Lesson 58: Parables of the Pearl and the Treasure
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 13:44-46 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Parables of the Pearl and the Treasure." In this passage, we have two additional parables about the kingdom of God. These offer simple, yet very powerful insights which Raise the issue of value. All of us like to get a good...
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Matthew Lesson 57: The Mustard Seed and Leaven
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 13:31-33 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Parables of Mustard Seed and Leaven." Two brief yet powerful parables are in the text of today's lesson: the faith of a mustard seed, and the power of leaven, or yeast. Jesus uses these illustrations to teach that even the...
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Matthew Lesson 56: Parable of the Weeds
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 13:24-30 and 36-43 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Parable of the Weeds." In this parable, Jesus teaches that Christians must wait with patience for God's timing for judgment. He will separate the weeds (unsaved people) from the wheat (saved) at the final...
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Matthew Lesson 55: The Purpose of Parables
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 13:10-17 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Purpose of the Parables." In this chapter, Jesus has shared a parable with the crowd and with his disciples. After the story, Jesus interrupts himself to answer the question, "Why do you teach in parables?" The answer...
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Matthew Lesson 54: Parable of the Soils
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Parable of the Sower/Soils." This is in one of the teaching sections of Matthew’s gospel. Jesus shares the parable to illustrate how people receive God's word. The setting has Jesus teaching by the sea, attracting a...
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Matthew Lesson 53: Family of Jesus
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 12:46-50 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Family of Jesus." In this final paragraph of Chapter 12, Matthew describes a time when Jesus was sitting with disciples and his birth family came asking to speak with him. Someone let Jesus know that his mother and...
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Matthew Lesson 52: Return of the Unclean Spirit
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 12:43-45 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Unclean Spirit." Introduction - What is the unclean spirit? •The "unclean spirit" symbolizes evil and spiritual uncleanliness, with roots in Old Testament concepts of defilement. •Jesus' references to unclean spirits...
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Matthew Lesson 51: Demanding a Sign
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 12:38-42 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Demanding a Sign." Curtis begins this lesson with a look at two parallel gospels (Mark and Luke) that add additional details and perspectives about this event in the life of Jesus. Jewish leaders and teachers came to Jesus…
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Matthew Lesson 50: Good Fruit and Good Words
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 12:33-37 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Good Fruit and Good Words." The book of Matthew records Jesus' teachings as focused on words 20-30% of the time. That underscores the importance of understanding how our words reflect our hearts and impact our lives! The…
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Matthew Lesson 49: The Unforgivable Sin
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 12:22-32 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Unforgivable Sin." Jesus attributes the healing and exorcisms He performs to the power of the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the Spirit's divine role in His ministry. Interesting how his ministry of teaching and healing caused...
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Matthew Lesson 48: The Chosen Servant
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 12:15-21 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Chosen Servant." Jesus came to earth on a mission! Have you ever thought about writing your personal Life Mission Statement to see if it aligns with God's purpose for you? This passage offers a look at Jesus' life and...
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Matthew Lesson 47: Lessons from Grain & Withered Hand
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 12:1-14 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Lessons from Grain and a Withered Hand." Matthew moves from teaching section to ministry action, but still teaching within the action! This interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees gets at the heart of the ongoing conflict...
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Matthew Lesson 45: Woe to the Unrepentant Cities
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 11: 20-24 is the text for this lesson entitled, "Woe to the Unrepentant Cities." There is a significant difference between Jesus’ words about repentance and judgment. The purpose of today’s lesson is to understand and live by three great principles enunciated in this…
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Matthew Lesson 44: John the Baptist as Elijah
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 11:1-19 is the text for this lesson entitled, "John the Baptist as Elijah." 1. John’s Faithfulness to God's Calling John the Baptist was dedicated to his calling in a prophetic role, faithfully preparing the way for Jesus. Despite opposition, imprisonment, and eventually...
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Matthew Lesson 43: A Sword, Cross, and Cup
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 10:34-42 is the text for this sermon entitled, "A Sword, Cross, and Cup." This passage offers today's Christians three powerful metaphors of discipleship. Here, Jesus continues His instructions to disciples for what is sometimes called "The Limited Commission." He speaks…
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Matthew Lesson 42: Lifestyle of a Disciple
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 10:24-33 is the text for this lesson entitled "Lifestyle of a Disciple." Here, Jesus continues his instructions to the 12 apostles following his delivery of what is sometimes called "The Limited Commission." His directives paved the way not only for the disciples, but…
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Matthew Lesson 41: The Mission of the Twelve
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 10:1-23 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Mission of the Twelve." This chapter in Matthew's gospel details Jesus' instructions to the 12 apostles as he sends them out on what is sometimes referred to as "the limited commission" in contrast to "The Great Commission"…
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Matthew Devotional: Hold to God's Unchanging Hand
Send us Fan Mail The words of the hymn "Hold to God's Unchanging Hand" inspired this sermon of the same name. We start with Matthew 22:16 where scripture tells us Jesus was not swayed by the opinions of people, but was unchanging in truth. The world is constantly changing, which is often daunting...
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Matthew Lesson 40: Heart of a Harvester
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 9:18-38 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Heart of a Harvester." John 16:33, ““I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” Jesus’ focus of ministry was on those for...
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Matthew Lesson 39: Fasting and New Wineskins
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 9:14-17 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Fasting and New Wineskins." John’s disciples come to Jesus to ask important question. They realized he was the source for answering their religious question. The practice of fasting was important in Judaism, and John’s...
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Matthew Lesson 38: Jesus Calls Matthew
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 9:9-13 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus Calls Matthew." The calling of Matthew, the tax collector, as one of his own disciples in a most intriguing insight into Jesus’ mindset about discipleship. E33This is also a model for the church. Jesus quotes from Hosea...
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Matthew Lesson 37: Jesus Heals a Paralytic
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 9:1-8 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus Heals a Paralytic." The lesson opens with reading the all three gospel accounts of the paralyzed man brought to Jesus by his friends who lowered him through the roof so he could be healed. Curtis explores the rich detail…
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Matthew Lesson 36: Jesus Calms the Storm
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 8:23-27 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus Calms the Storm." In this passage, crowds still figure into Jesus’ active ministry. One of the most poignant and powerful stories in the gospels about the relationship between fear and discipleship. Jesus may have been...
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Matthew Lesson 35: Following Jesus
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 8:18-22 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Following Jesus." This section of Matthew recounts two potential disciples who approached Jesus with declarations that they each intended to become his disciples. Jesus, who could read a person's heart, responds with…
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Matthew Lesson 34: A Leper, Centurion, and Mother-in-Law
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 8:1-17 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Leper, Centurion, & Mother-in-Law." Chapters 8 and 9 of Matthew show us Jesus' "Framework for Ministry." At the end of chapter 9, the author summarizes these two chapters by spelling out that framework. This lesson introduces...
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Matthew Lesson 33: Doing Jesus' Teachings
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 7:24-29 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Doing Jesus' Teachings." Remember the old Vacation Bible School (VBS) Song, "The Wise Man Built His House Upon a Rock"? Here are the words to the song: Verse 1 The wise man built his house upon the rock. The wise man built…
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Matthew Lesson 32: Good Fruit or Bad Fruit?
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 7:15-23 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Good Fruit or Bad Fruit." This part of the sermon on the Mount warns against false prophets and prophesying. One of the greatest litmus tests for determining if someone is a false prophet is by their fruits. Since the days of...
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Matthew Lesson **: Jesus Our Helper
Send us Fan Mail Note (this episode is out of order to accommodate a routine request and the series number will be updated later). Matthew 11:28-30 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus, Our Helper." What happens when a foot slips? There's no warning, so we aren't prepared for it! And...
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Matthew Lesson 31: Ask, Do, Enter
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 7:7-14 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Ask-Do-Enter." This section of the Sermon on the Mount focuses on Prayer Life, Community Life, and Kingdom Life. Following Jesus into all aspects of our life--we have the image that he is at our side. Jesus teaches more about...
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Matthew Lesson 30: Jesus Teaches Against Judging
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 7:1-5 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus' Teaching Against Judging." We hate to be judged.Have you ever been misjudged, or have you ever misjudged another to your chagrin or embarrassment? Remember, Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount is addressing the most…
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Matthew Lesson 29: Worry and Anxiety
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 6:25-34 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Worry and Anxiety." The verb "merimnaó" is used in the New Testament to describe a state of anxiety or worry, often in the context of being overly concerned about the necessities of life or future uncertainties. It can also...
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Matthew Lesson 28: Treasures in Heaven
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 6:19-25 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Treasures in Heaven." Jesus taught about values using the metaphor of storing our treasures not on earth, but in heaven. “On earth” refers to the sphere on which we live and encompasses all the places where people can store...
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Matthew Lesson 27: The Lord's Prayer (Pt 4)
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 6:9-13 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Lord's Prayer (Pt. 4) Forgiveness." This portion of Jesus' prayer example teaches us why forgiveness is so important and the reciprocal nature of forgiveness. Curtis reviews what forgiveness IS and what it is NOT, as well as...
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Matthew Lesson 26: The Lord's Prayer (Pt 3)
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 6:9-13 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Lord's Prayer (Pt. 3)." "Daily bread" defined as encompassing both physical and spiritual sustenance. 1. Physical Bread: Our daily needs for food, shelter, and safety. 2. Spiritual Bread: The Word of God and spiritual...
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Matthew Lesson 25: The Lord's Prayer (Pt 2)
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 6:9-13 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Lord's Prayer (Pt. 2)." We all long for a better world. God’s kingdom breaks into the kingdoms of the world in a transformative way. The kingdom is not the same thing as the church. They do overlap, but they are not equal....
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Matthew Lesson 24: The Lord's Prayer (Pt. 1)
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 6:9-13 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Lord's Prayer (Part 1)." Jesus had just condemned the hypocritical way of praying. He had also talked about the concerns about prayer and how to pray. In today’s passage, Jesus now provides a model or framework on how to...
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Matthew Lesson 23: Jesus' Teaching on Fasting
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 6:16-18 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus' Teaching on Fasting." To understand Fasting, we start with a definition: fasting is to deny physical eating or pleasure to draw closer to God. Three Biblical examples are David, Esther, and Jesus. The purpose of…
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Matthew Lesson 22: Jesus' Teaching on Praying
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 6:5-8 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus' Teaching on Praying." We are not to pray like the hypocrites, a word for actor that comes from ancient Greek theater. Jesus listed two places where those seeking attention would go to pray: synagogues and street corners....
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Matthew Lesson 21: Jesus' Teaching on Giving
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 6:1-4 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus' Teaching on Giving." A. Jesus addresses 3 acts of piety/righteousness that can be exaggerated for show. These are giving alms, praying, and fasting (or other acts of devotion). B. The wrong motivation is repeated three...
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Matthew Lesson 20: Be Perfect As God Is Perfect
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 5:43-48 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Be Perfect As God Is Perfect." Continuing his sermon on the mount, Jesus turns the audience toward a hard truth. God expects them to be better than the examples they had at that time--most Pharisees were NOT good examples of...
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Matthew Lesson 19: Jesus' Teaching on Anger
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 5:21-26 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Jesus' Teaching about Anger." Anger is mentioned 14 times in the New Testament. Here are a few for us to look at: •Galatians 5: 19-21 – Works of the flesh (include wrath, hatred, strife) •Eph. 4:26 – Put a time limit on anger...
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Matthew Lesson 18: Christ Fulfilled the Law
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 5:17-20 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Fulfillment of the Law & Prophets." A. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus underscores why he came. B. Jesus indicates his relationship to the Law and the Prophets C. His coming did not threaten the practice of the law and...
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Matthew Lesson 17: The Birth of Christ
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 1:18-2:12 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Birth of Christ." As Christmas approaches, Curtis brings us the old story of Joseph, Mary, and the birth of the Son of God into our world. When we began the study of Matthew, we skipped over this passage to save it for...
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Matthew Lesson 16: Salt and Light
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 5:13-16 is the text for this sermon entitled, "Salt and Light." This portion of Jesus' sermon on the mount introduces the metaphors of salt and light. This passage follows just after the Beatitudes, a crucial placement to turn the attention of the audience outward toward...
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Matthew Lesson 15: The 8th Beatitude - The Persecuted
Send us Fan Mail Matthew 5:10-12 is the text for this sermon entitled, "The Eighth Beatitude: The Persecuted." This blessing is a reminder that the Christian life is not an easy one. Primary reference to the context of this persecution is within God’s covenant people: religious leaders against…
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Dr. Curtis McClane is a Bible scholar with many years experience as a teacher, minister, and Christian counselor with a passion for the Lord and people who want to know God. These lessons on the Bible and Christian life average 30 minutes in length and drop once a week.
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