Daily Bible Reading Video - Matthew 5 - Branch Together 1/5/2018

Branch Together brings Christians together to read the Bible every day. We know as Christians that we are called to "branch out" and reach the world around us, but first we must come "together" and develop habits that help us grow to be more like the people Jesus is calling us to be. Some people might call this Daily Devotions, or Quiet Time. Branch Together kick starts your most important daily habit.

Readings are from the New English Translation (NET)

[katiepearson]

The verse that stuck out to me the most was verse 24: "leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift." This verse hit me with the fact that Jesus wants us to have acts of love and friendship, because an offering/prayer going to Him with hate/rage in your mind isn't what He wants. He wants us to love one another fully and worship Him together. We always have the Holy Spirit to help us reconcile with someone.

[davidletelier]

The verse that stuck out to me or the verse that I got today was verse 16 which said : “Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” This verse really hit me hard because, as Christians, sometimes we’re scared to publicly show that we are followers through our actions, but as Jesus tells us, we are the light of the world and also the salt of the world, so we cannot shy away from proclaiming that we are sons and daughters of God because light’s purpose is to illuminate a room, not blend it in with the darkness. God Bless!!✝️

[dolapodaara]

Verse 48- But you are to be perfect, even as your Father is perfect. I believe this is achieved in Love. If our every action is bound in Love, whether to friends or enemies, we can walk in perfection.

[gabrielocasio]

Thank you for this reading, it’s blessed me may God be with you

[josephmccain]

Ooo Father thatsah my angel PURE HEART n gentle tender bweeeze @ Thank You Father Sooo Precious Reward @ only reward i desire of You thatsah my angel @ nekia @ total jewel @

[ecgmanchesterunitedkingdom]

The way I get it is, if anyone physically comes at you, show him the other side, and that side is; our spiritual side. Meaning we keep calm but we engage in prayers and ask Jesus to intervene on our behalf.

[Childofgodforever]

Many verses stick out to me but one thing that sticks out to me was Matthew 5: 25, it says "do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink, or about your body, what you will wear". This stood out to me because I always worry about these things and I feel answered after and by reading this in God's word

[allisonrios]

We should really love others like Jesus. He did not engage in violence himself yet he still won a war. So sometimes in God’s eyes it maybe be just to engage in physical violence like defense from someone hurting someone else, but i don’t think it should be our first reaction. God bless

[chrisyj]

Love from Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[stephenbrown]

Wow that was excellent. Thank you Darren for your insight. I would agree that every situation demands a unique response as guided by the Holy Spirit. I once believed in self defense in all circumstances until I read an article from one of the pacifist denominations you mentioned. Their reason for not defending self is that we are saved and know where we are going in death. By letting the perpetrator live we give him more time on Earth to respond to the gospel. Though I don't completely agree with that, it did make me pause and think.

[wes_vfx]

Thank you for this message and for making this video

[suhilaabrim]

Thank you for your commitment to read with us daily
Please keep this work going we need it!

[jessicasherwood]

I really enjoyed today’s reading! I loved the insight about Jesus’ emphasis on keeping our virtue and addressing heart issues. I think there is so much freedom in knowing Jesus’ words were meant to protect us, not push us towards legalism.

[ElisabethBih]

This chapter have a lot complexe i will still read this chapter again but i am deeply grateful for all your bible study stay safe Amen 🙏

[GemOnWebb]

Thank you for this very basic yet needed reminder. :)

[ElisabethBih]

Thank so much for this chapter very complexe but educative 🙏🙏

[williejefferson]

Good Morning Pastor Darren'' thanks for sharing the word of God..until tomorrow..stay blessed.

[albertdale]

A true feast of spiritual words and The Word!

[divinemercy]

Wow that was excellent but i will still go throught it againt have a wanderful day and be blessed

[MikeBoothb]

I Agree with your interpretation of this scripture.😊❤