Study Desk

The early preacher Isaiah spoke of this man. He said, "Listen! His voice calls out in the desert! ‘Make the way ready for the Lord. Make the road straight for Him!'"

John wore clothes made of hair from camels. He had a leather belt around him. His food was locusts and wild honey.

For sure, I baptize with water those who are sorry for their sins and turn from them. The One Who comes after me will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. He is greater than I. I am not good enough to take off His shoes.

The devil said to Him, "If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down. It is written, ‘He has told His angels to look after You. In their hands they will hold You up. Then Your foot will not hit against a stone.'"

Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee. He saw two brothers. They were Simon (his other name was Peter) and Andrew, his brother. They were putting a net into the sea for they were fishermen.

Jesus saw many people. He went up on the mountain and sat down. His followers came to Him.

"You have heard that men were told long ago, ‘You must not kill another person. If someone does kill, he will be guilty and will be punished for his wrong-doing.'

But I tell you that whoever is angry with his brother will be guilty and have to suffer for his wrong-doing. Whoever says to his brother, ‘You have no brains,' will have to stand in front of the court. Whoever says, ‘You fool,' will be sent to the fire of hell.

But I tell you, anyone who even looks at a woman with a sinful desire of wanting her has already sinned in his heart.

"It has been said, ‘Whoever wants to divorce his wife should have it put in writing, telling her he is leaving her.'

But I tell you, whoever divorces his wife except if she has not been faithful to him, makes her guilty of a sex sin. Whoever marries a woman who has been divorced is guilty of a sex sin.

Do not promise by earth. It is where He rests His feet. Do not promise by Jerusalem. It is the city of the great King.

Then you may be the sons of your Father Who is in heaven. His sun shines on bad people and on good people. He sends rain on those who are right with God and on those who are not right with God.

But I tell you that Solomon in all his greatness was not dressed as well as one of these flowers.

What man among you would give his son a stone if he should ask for bread?

"Whoever hears these words of Mine and does them, will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.

Whoever hears these words of Mine and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand.

Then Jesus finished talking. The people were surprised and wondered about His teaching.

Then Jesus put His hand on him and said, "I will. You are healed!" At once the man was healed.

saying, "Lord, my servant is sick in bed. He is not able to move his body. He is in much pain."