Illustrations from Matthew

1153 illustrations referencing Matthew

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Sabbath and Rest: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John Chrysostom: Chrysostom on Rest from Anxiety

anxietybusynesstrustMatthew 6:25-34
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Fasting: Augustine on Fasting and the Heart

Teaching on Fasting from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Fasting and the Heart

fastinginner transformationself-denialIsaiah 58:6-7
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Simplicity: Augustine on Ordered Love

Teaching on Simplicity from Augustine of Hippo: Augustine on Ordered Love

ordered loveprioritiesdisordered desireMatthew 6:33
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Service and Hospitality: Jerome on Hospitality to Pilgrims

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from Jerome: Jerome on Hospitality to Pilgrims

pilgrimshospitalitywelcoming strangersHebrews 13:2
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Simplicity: Antony of Egypt on Having Nothing and Possessing Everything

Teaching on Simplicity from Abba Anthony: Antony of Egypt on Having Nothing and Possessing Everything

renunciationfreedomjoy in povertyMatthew 19:21
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Service and Hospitality: John Cassian on Serving with Right Intention

Teaching on Service and Hospitality from John Cassian: John Cassian on Serving with Right Intention

hidden serviceintentionanonymityMatthew 6:1-4
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Scripture Meditation: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Hilary of Poitiers: Hilary of Poitiers on Scripture and the Trinity

Trinitytheological readingGod's characterJohn 1:1-3
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Solitude and Silence: Athanasius: The Life of Anthony as Model

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Athanasius of Alexandria: Athanasius: The Life of Anthony as Model

Anthonysolitude as preparationemergenceMark 1:35
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Fasting: Origen on Fasting as Preparation for Revelation

Teaching on Fasting from Origen: Origen on Fasting as Preparation for Revelation

preparationrevelationreceptivityExodus 34:28
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Prayer: Cyprian on the Lord's Prayer as Model

Teaching on Prayer from Cyprian of Carthage: Cyprian on the Lord's Prayer as Model

Lord's Prayercommunal prayermodel prayerMatthew 6:9-13
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Worship: Irenaeus on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving

Teaching on Worship from Irenaeus of Lyon: Irenaeus on the Eucharist as Thanksgiving

Eucharistthanksgivingcreation1 Corinthians 11:23-26
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Confession and Self-Examination: Thomas a Kempis on Not Judging Others

Teaching on Confession and Self-Examination from Thomas a Kempis: Thomas a Kempis on Not Judging Others

judgmentcompassionself-knowledgeMatthew 7:1-5
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Sabbath and Rest: Jerome on Spiritual Rest

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Jerome: Jerome on Spiritual Rest

spiritual restinner peacedaily SabbathPsalm 46:10
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Simplicity: Thomas a Kempis on Inward Simplicity

Teaching on Simplicity from Thomas a Kempis: Thomas a Kempis on Inward Simplicity

single-mindednessinterior simplicityfocusMatthew 6:22
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Solitude and Silence: Catherine of Siena: The Interior Cell

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Catherine of Siena: Catherine of Siena: The Interior Cell

interior cellactive contemplationportable solitudeMatthew 6:6
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Simplicity: Desert Fathers: Radical Simplicity of Life

Teaching on Simplicity from Desert Fathers: Desert Fathers: Radical Simplicity of Life

radical simplicitypossessionsfreedomMatthew 6:25-34
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Prayer: Contemplative Prayer: The Interior Castle

Teaching on Prayer from Teresa of Avila: Contemplative Prayer: The Interior Castle

contemplative prayerinterior lifeunion with GodPsalm 46:10
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Prayer: Corporate Prayer in the Early Church

Teaching on Prayer from Cyprian of Carthage: Corporate Prayer in the Early Church

corporate prayercommunityLord's PrayerActs 2:42
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Solitude and Silence: Abba Anthony: The Father of Monasticism

Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Anthony: Abba Anthony: The Father of Monasticism

solitudedesertself-knowledgeMatthew 4:1-2
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Fasting: The Shepherd of Hermas on Fasting and Charity

Teaching on Fasting from Hermas: The Shepherd of Hermas on Fasting and Charity

fasting and charitygenerosityearly churchIsaiah 58:6-7
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Fasting: Desert Fathers: Fasting as Spiritual Combat

Teaching on Fasting from Evagrius Ponticus: Desert Fathers: Fasting as Spiritual Combat

spiritual warfaredesert traditionasceticismDaniel 1:12-16
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Scripture Meditation: Thomas a Kempis: The Imitation of Christ Through Scripture

Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Thomas a Kempis: Thomas a Kempis: The Imitation of Christ Through Scripture

humilitysimplicitytransformationJames 1:22-25
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Prayer: Gregory of Nyssa on the Lord's Prayer

Teaching on Prayer from Gregory of Nyssa: Gregory of Nyssa on the Lord's Prayer

Lord's Prayerpetitionspiritual growthMatthew 6:9-13
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Simplicity: Francis of Assisi: Lady Poverty

Teaching on Simplicity from Francis of Assisi: Francis of Assisi: Lady Poverty

povertysimplicityfreedomMatthew 6:19-21
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