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Matney Woodard

Christian Stories for Kids, Songs, and Sermons

He Is Righteous And Victorious, Yet Humble, Riding On A Donkey.

Five centuries before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Zechariah spoke of the coming Messiah, giving the Jewish people a clue so they would recognize their King. (Zechariah 9:9) This prophecy was fulfilled on the Friday before, and referenced again by events on what Christians now call Palm Sunday. Jesus rode into Jerusalem proclaiming the long awaited Kingdom. But many would not recognize their Savior. (Matthew 21:1-9, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, John 12:12-19)

Jesus arrives in Jerusalem humbly riding a donkey as prophesied by Zechariah 9:9. All this happened on what we now call Palm Sunday. Your King is coming!

5 Say to the Daughter of Zion [inhabitants of Jerusalem], Behold, your King is coming to you, lowly and riding on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey [a beast of burden].
Matthew 21:5 AMP

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“Who Is My Mother?” – Jesus

As Jesus was teaching the people, He was told that His mother and brothers were outside. They were coming to take Him away, thinking He was crazy. (Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:20) When he heard they were seeking Him, He asked, Who is my mother? And who are my brothers? These questions deserve a thoughtful response. Joseph and Mary were His earthly parents, yet Jesus did not experience a typical Nativity. It was clear that there was something special about Jesus before He was even conceived. And the Holy Spirit was not shy about speaking through folks making sure that everyone KNEW He was the promised Immanuel, God with us. (Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, Matthew 1:23) Not a creation of man, but a beautiful gift from God.

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Religion has blocked nearly half the Body of Christ, blocking women from their God-given place in Christ. Its time to set the women free.

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If religion or the world wants women preachers, or any specific denomination or congregation does not, is irrelevant. What matters is what God wants, and that is only found in His Word - Logos and Rhema.

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Bedtime prayers should not build an expectation that you might die before you wake up. Pray God's Word instead of religious tradition.

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Love is the answer to the pain that is in the world because God is Love. Get to know Love Himself.

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You can live continually in God's presence, where there is abundant joy. The joy of the Lord is your strength!

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When Gabriel announced that Mary would be the mother of Jesus, she accepted it as Truth. She heard the Word and said, "Be it unto me according to Thy Word."

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Why was John not afraid to stand at the foot of the cross. What did he possess that the other 11 disciples did not? He had a revelation of Love. And Love casts out all fear.

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Dating advice for Christians as found in the Bible. Don't leave Christ out of your Christian Dating efforts.

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Faith begins with knowing God's Word which is His will. The leper came to Jesus knowing that he had the power to heal. He was unsure if Jesus was willing. Jesus said, "I am willing." An assurance that stands forever.

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Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? Will you take Jesus at his Word and enjoy the divine health that belongs to you? A post on healing based on John 5 - Jesus and the man by the Pool of Bethesda.

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