Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Matthew Chapter 7

Sermon on the Mount, continued. Encouragement to prayer. The two ways. Warnings against false teachers. Danger of profession without faith. The two foundations.

Matthew 7:1-29





This page covers the chapter's bigger picture. Easier-to-read Bible translations that are less formal (literal), but still easy to read, to get the broader picture & context.
For sections within the chapter, please click on the breakdown below. 
  • BREAKDOWN OF LINKS TO PERICOPES (considering eBible, listeners' commentary & Serendipity)


Reminder: Pray to God to set your heart right as you engage His word. The text you are about to study was not written to you but is written for you. So, before applying, we must ask the following questions:
  • What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?
READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations, and notice the words that stand out)
Biblegateway (NIV, CSB, NLT) (My choice of all-around site. It is a great app, better on computers or on a smartphone)
Biblia.com (New Century Version) (Great on a computer, especially if you have a Logos account)


Summarize the main story: Describe the events and context of the chapter in your own words.

  • Review and retell the story.

BIBLE HUB CONTEXT
LOGOS AI SUMMARY
LOGOS - The Outline Bible


Potential Sermon Titles: ??

Intro Questions to get us thinking:







OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)
Pericopes and links to deeper study

People

Places

Points of Teaching

Practical Application








ebible (NLT) (Best for having Bible sections divided by "pericope" or sections by thought)
Bible Project (NLT) (Helpful videos and instructions for the bigger picture)
Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)
Bible Hub = Outline, Themes, Topics, People, Locations, and Questions





STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work. These resources are in the section study of the chapter. The research and commentaries there will take you deeper into the words, phrases, and context.

Going Deeper: Go to the "Pericope" for a more specific and in-depth Bible study.
Repeat the above links

Here are the 2 best general questions to ask about this chapter.
  • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
  • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?



APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)
ESV (English Standard Version) Good translation with some helpful resources.
Biblegateway (CSB, NLT, The Message, ERV, CEV) has some application resources.
Heartlight (Great for practical application of scripture)

  • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
  • What transformative move needs to be made?
  • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.


Take Away Challenges

  • What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?

  • Whom do you know who needs to hear this?

  • What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?


PRAYER:  In the Name of Jesus.


    Please let me know if you find any broken links or need any corrections. Thank you for helping to make this useful. -- Kevin Rayner






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    Wednesday, March 25, 2026

    Matthew Chapter 6

    Sermon on the Mount, continued. Formalism condemned. The new revelation of prayer (model prayer). The law of riches. Cure of anxiety.

    Matthew 6:1-34





    This page covers the chapter's bigger picture. Easier-to-read Bible translations that are less formal (literal), but still easy to read, to get the broader picture & context.
    For sections within the chapter, please click on the breakdown below. 
    • BREAKDOWN OF LINKS TO PERICOPES (considering eBible, listeners' commentary & Serendipity)


    Reminder: Pray to God to set your heart right as you engage His word. The text you are about to study was not written to you but is written for you. So, before applying, we must ask the following questions:
    • What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?
    READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations, and notice the words that stand out)
    Biblegateway (NIV, CSB, NLT) (My choice of all-around site. It is a great app, better on computers or on a smartphone)
    Biblia.com (New Century Version) (Great on a computer, especially if you have a Logos account)


    Summarize the main story: Describe the events and context of the chapter in your own words.

    • Review and retell the story.

    BIBLE HUB CONTEXT
    LOGOS AI SUMMARY
    LOGOS - The Outline Bible


    Potential Sermon Titles: ??

    Intro Questions to get us thinking:







    OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)
    Pericopes and links to deeper study

    People

    Places

    Points of Teaching

    Practical Application








    ebible (NLT) (Best for having Bible sections divided by "pericope" or sections by thought)
    Bible Project (NLT) (Helpful videos and instructions for the bigger picture)
    Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)
    Bible Hub = Outline, Themes, Topics, People, Locations, and Questions





    STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work. These resources are in the section study of the chapter. The research and commentaries there will take you deeper into the words, phrases, and context.

    Going Deeper: Go to the "Pericope" for a more specific and in-depth Bible study.
    Repeat the above links

    Here are the 2 best general questions to ask about this chapter.
    • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
    • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?



    APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)
    ESV (English Standard Version) Good translation with some helpful resources.
    Biblegateway (CSB, NLT, The Message, ERV, CEV) has some application resources.
    Heartlight (Great for practical application of scripture)

    • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
    • What transformative move needs to be made?
    • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.


    Take Away Challenges

    • What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?

    • Whom do you know who needs to hear this?

    • What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?


    PRAYER:  In the Name of Jesus.


      Please let me know if you find any broken links or need any corrections. Thank you for helping to make this useful. -- Kevin Rayner






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      Thursday, March 12, 2026

      Matthew Chapter 5

      Sermon on the Mount. Beatitudes. Believer as salt and light. Christ’s relation to the law. Divorce.

      Matthew 5:1-48



      This page covers the chapter's bigger picture. Easier-to-read Bible translations that are less formal (literal), but still easy to read, to get the broader picture & context.
      For sections within the chapter, please click on the breakdown below. 
      • BREAKDOWN OF LINKS TO PERICOPES (considering eBible, listeners' commentary & Serendipity)


      Reminder: Pray to God to set your heart right as you engage His word. The text you are about to study was not written to you but is written for you. So, before applying, we must ask the following questions:
      • What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?
      READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations, and notice the words that stand out)
      Biblegateway (NIV, CSB, NLT) (My choice of all-around site. It is a great app, better on computers or on a smartphone)
      Biblia.com (New Century Version) (Great on a computer, especially if you have a Logos account)


      Summarize the main story: Describe the events and context of the chapter in your own words.

      • Review and retell the story.

      BIBLE HUB CONTEXT
      LOGOS AI SUMMARY
      LOGOS - The Outline Bible


      Potential Sermon Titles: ??

      Intro Questions to get us thinking:







      OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)
      Pericopes and links to deeper study

      People

      Places

      Points of Teaching

      Practical Application








      ebible (NLT) (Best for having Bible sections divided by "pericope" or sections by thought)
      Bible Project (NLT) (Helpful videos and instructions for the bigger picture)
      Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)
      Bible Hub = Outline, Themes, Topics, People, Locations, and Questions





      STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work. These resources are in the section study of the chapter. The research and commentaries there will take you deeper into the words, phrases, and context.

      Going Deeper: Go to the "Pericope" for a more specific and in-depth Bible study.
      Repeat the above links

      Here are the 2 best general questions to ask about this chapter.
      • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
      • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?



      APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)
      ESV (English Standard Version) Good translation with some helpful resources.
      Biblegateway (CSB, NLT, The Message, ERV, CEV) has some application resources.
      Heartlight (Great for practical application of scripture)

      • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
      • What transformative move needs to be made?
      • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.


      Take Away Challenges

      • What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?

      • Whom do you know who needs to hear this?

      • What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?


      PRAYER:  In the Name of Jesus.


        Please let me know if you find any broken links or need any corrections. Thank you for helping to make this useful. -- Kevin Rayner






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        Wednesday, February 25, 2026

        Matthew Chapter 8

        Jesus heals a leper, the centurion’s servant and Peter’s wife’s mother. Professed disciples tested. Stilling of the waves. Casting-out demons at Gadara.

        Matthew 8:1-34




        This page covers the chapter's bigger picture. Easier-to-read Bible translations that are less formal (literal), but still easy to read, to get the broader picture & context.
        For sections within the chapter, please click on the breakdown below. 
        • BREAKDOWN OF LINKS TO PERICOPES (considering eBible, listeners' commentary & Serendipity)


        Reminder: Pray to God to set your heart right as you engage His word. The text you are about to study was not written to you but is written for you. So, before applying, we must ask the following questions:
        • What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?
        READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations, and notice the words that stand out)
        Biblegateway (NIV, CSB, NLT) (My choice of all-around site. It is a great app, better on computers or on a smartphone)
        Biblia.com (New Century Version) (Great on a computer, especially if you have a Logos account)


        Summarize the main story: Describe the events and context of the chapter in your own words.

        • Review and retell the story.

        BIBLE HUB CONTEXT
        LOGOS AI SUMMARY
        LOGOS - The Outline Bible


        Potential Sermon Titles: ??

        Intro Questions to get us thinking:







        OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)
        Pericopes and links to deeper study

        People

        Places

        Points of Teaching

        Practical Application








        ebible (NLT) (Best for having Bible sections divided by "pericope" or sections by thought)
        Bible Project (NLT) (Helpful videos and instructions for the bigger picture)
        Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)
        Bible Hub = Outline, Themes, Topics, People, Locations, and Questions





        STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work. These resources are in the section study of the chapter. The research and commentaries there will take you deeper into the words, phrases, and context.

        Going Deeper: Go to the "Pericope" for a more specific and in-depth Bible study.
        Repeat the above links

        Here are the 2 best general questions to ask about this chapter.
        • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
        • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?



        APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)
        ESV (English Standard Version) Good translation with some helpful resources.
        Biblegateway (CSB, NLT, The Message, ERV, CEV) has some application resources.
        Heartlight (Great for practical application of scripture)

        • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
        • What transformative move needs to be made?
        • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.


        Take Away Challenges

        • What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?

        • Whom do you know who needs to hear this?

        • What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?


        PRAYER:  In the Name of Jesus.


          Please let me know if you find any broken links or need any corrections. Thank you for helping to make this useful. -- Kevin Rayner






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