MattyBoy Devotion
By MattyBoy Rivers
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MattyBoy DevotionMar 14, 2024
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17:08
The Cross We Carry
If anyone is to come after Me, he must deny himself, pick up his cross, and follow
Matthew 16:24
Matthew 16:24
Mar 14, 202417:08
47- Finding Jesus in Genesis
Adam- Noah- Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
They all tell of Jesus and His Church. What we teach and practice today.
They all tell of Jesus and His Church. What we teach and practice today.
Jan 18, 202429:00
46- The 99 Do Not Exist for No One is Righteous (Luke 15//Matthew 18)
The 99 sheep left behind in the parable of the lost sheep not only tells us how we find Jesus when we leave it all behind, but how much our repentance truly means to Him. This also explains why they don't exist.
Jan 16, 202419:22
45- You got 99 Riches, but Christ ain't One
This lesson is not about Jesus leaving the 99 to find us. It's about how we find Jesus when we leave the 99 and how great that celebration is.
In Matthew, it's a faceless man. In Luke, it's a pharisee. No shepherd is ever mentioned, let alone the Good Shepherd, compared to.
In Matthew, it's a faceless man. In Luke, it's a pharisee. No shepherd is ever mentioned, let alone the Good Shepherd, compared to.
Jan 15, 202420:44
43- The Pregnacy Analogy (Mark 5:39)
The Gospel Bonus- Though it's not found in scripture, it may be a very useful tool in studying the passages. Do you remember what it was like before you took your first spiritual breath?
Nov 24, 202319:58
42- The Death Analogy (Ephesians 2:1)
The Gospel Pt 1- Why does scripture say I'm dead when I've only ever been alive all my life? Do I have free will? Is Christ a gift that I can accept or reject? Do I have that choice, or am I just a mindless pawn for Him to do what He will?
Nov 22, 202319:56
41- A nation in conflict against false prophets (Matthew 7:15-20)
What can you say about someone who claims the teachings of Christ but wants Israel dead? Are these people spiritually trustworthy?
Nov 19, 202320:16
40- Holloween's Sex Appeal vs Galatians 5
Is Holloween scary or sexy? Silly or serious? Does Halloween make us evil, or is it an exuse to enjoy playfully evil thoughts? Is the season in and of itself evil? Is there evil inside us that becomes plain and obvious during this season by way of entertainment?
Here is the final devotion of Halloween vs Scripture.
Here is the final devotion of Halloween vs Scripture.
Oct 31, 202321:35
39- TrickorTreat vs Matthew 26:26-28
Do we enjoy sweets more than nourishment? Are we feasting on the candy of strangers more than we are on the Bread of Life?
Oct 31, 202316:39
38 - Haunted House vs Phillipians 4:8
Are we, the church, called to embrace Halloween or fight against all it stands for?
Oct 29, 202317:47
37- Seeking Justice for the Oppressed (John 3:-16+)
To imitate Christ means that it's not our job to condemn our Roman empire. It's not our job to overthrow the oppressor but simply to aid the oppressed that they may be saved.
Sep 27, 202318:02
36- The Lesson of Healing (John 9:14+)
Devotion- What does legitimate spiritual healing look like, and how can we tell what we see is real or fake??
Sep 26, 202317:13
35- Earthly Examples of Heavenly Established (John 3:9-)
Devotion~ Jesus teaching Nicodemus
Sep 25, 202316:19
34- The Birth Analogy (John 3)
Devotion- How does our Salvation in Christ, which comes alive by the Spirit, compare to a mother giving birth?
Sep 24, 202318:05
32- The Temple Example (John 2:13-)
Devotion
Sep 24, 202320:18
33- John 3
Reading
Sep 23, 202305:32
31- John 2
Bible Reading
Sep 22, 202303:35
30- Sharing Cups (Matthew 26)
Devotion
Sep 04, 202319:38
29- The Cross in Us (Matthew 16)
Devotion
Sep 02, 202323:07
28 - Manipulating Humility (Philippians 2:14-16)
Devotion
Aug 13, 202313:43
26 - It's okay that I'm not enough (Romans 7:14-18)
Devotion
Aug 12, 202308:21
27 - John~ Chapter 1
Devotion
Aug 12, 202312:56
25-Each member is armed to compliment the other (Ephesians 6:10-20)
Devotion
Aug 10, 202311:05
24 - Redemption was always the Plan (Genesis 2:16-17)
Devotion
Jul 31, 202313:05
23 - A more complete picture (Genesis 2:21-23)
Devotion
Jul 30, 202311:55
22 - Life after Death; The Likeness of God (Genesis 2:7)
Devotion
Jul 29, 202310:05
21- We are being baptized with His Ghost (John 1:19-34)
Devotion
Jul 28, 202312:48
20 - Worship through Recieving (James 4:3)
Devotion
Jul 27, 202308:13
19 - The need to speak of Jesus (2 Timothy 3/4)
2 Timothy 4:1-5
Jul 26, 202312:58
18 - The power of being Steadfast (James 1:12-15)
James 1:12-15
Jul 25, 202311:34
17 - God humbles me (James 1:9-11)
Devotion
Jul 24, 202313:51
16 - God arms His soldiers (Ephesians 6:10-20)
Devotion
Jul 23, 202314:39
15 - Preaching the Gospel (John 1:14-15)
John 1:14-15
Jul 22, 202309:23
14 - His plan for our life (James 1:2-8)
Devotional
Jul 21, 202313:14
13 - Light of a world in Darkness (John1:9-13)
John 1:9-13
Jul 20, 202312:38
12 - Using Contructive Speech (Ephesians 4:29)
Ephesians 4:29
Jul 19, 202314:21
11 - Bear Witness (John 1:6-8)
John 1:6-8
Jul 18, 202313:28
10 - Feeling my Emotion & Knowing what it is (Jeremiah 17:9)
Devotional
Jul 17, 202313:02
9 - Who the Word is (John 1:1-5)
Devotional
Jul 16, 202311:25
8 - Dealing with Anger (Ephesians 4:26-27)
Devotional
Jul 15, 202313:39
7 - A call to Imitate (Ephesians 5:1-7)
Devotional
Jul 14, 202311:46
6 - How to speak when there is Conflict (Ephesians 4:29-32)
Devotional
Jul 13, 202311:44
5 - How to use our Words (James 3:1-12)
Devotional
Jul 12, 202312:09
4 - Invest in Him (Matthew 6:19-24)
Matthew 6:19-24
Jul 11, 202312:36
3 - Being a Righteous Slave (Romans 6:15-23)
Romans 6:15-23
Jul 10, 202312:44
2 - Obeying the Word vs Obeying the Law (Romans 7:1-6)
Devotional
Jul 09, 202313:02
1 - Be Aware
Romans 1:16-25
Jul 08, 202313:18
Intro to MattyBoy Devotion
Welcome to my new Podcast!!
Jul 07, 202313:53
All religion leads to God
Every walk of life leads to God, but Christ is the only way to the Father.
Jun 30, 202333:10
Pride vs Shame
Proverbs 16:18
Is shame an appropriate replacement for our pride? Shame of ourselves? Or maybe shame of our actions? Is there any room for confident joy?
Is shame an appropriate replacement for our pride? Shame of ourselves? Or maybe shame of our actions? Is there any room for confident joy?
Jun 27, 202334:28