Author: Geoff Francis

Matthew 5:21“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not murder,’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the […]

Matthew 5:27-3027 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you […]

Matthew 5:33“Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.’34 But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, because it is God’s throne;35 or by the earth, because it is his footstool; […]

Matthew 5:38“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.40 If anyone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as […]

Matthew 5:43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbour and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and […]

Matthew 6:1 “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 So when you give to the needy, don’t announce it with trumpets like the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets […]

Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full! 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door, […]

Matthew 6:7 “And when you are pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. 8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, […]

Matthew 6:14“For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” Forgive those who hurt you. In the simple prayer that Jesus gave just before the words of our focus, forgiveness is […]

Matthew 6:19“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal.21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will […]