Passion & Resurrection

「And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,」

「But the Pharisees, when they heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, gathered themselves together.」

「But he said unto them, Have ye not read what David did, when he was hungry, and they that were with him;」

「Then his lord called him unto him, and says to him, You wicked servant, I forgave you all that debt, because you besoughtest me:」

「And the fame hereof went forth into all that land.」

「And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.」

Why does the Sermon on the Mount begin with blessings but end with warnings?

From the Beatitudes to 'Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom,' what is the theological significance of this structure?

Does Jesus' command 'do not worry about your life' mean Christians should not work hard?

Examining Matthew 6:25-34 to discern how trust in God coexists with diligent responsibility.

How does the birth of Jesus fulfill the Old Testament hope for a Messiah?

Exploring Matthew's genealogy and prophecies to see how God prepared the way for the Savior.

How do the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount redefine our understanding of what it means to be 'blessed'?

From mourning to meekness to persecution for righteousness, Jesus flips the world's logic of happiness.

In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), what do the four types of soil represent?

Explore how four kinds of hearts respond differently to the gospel.

What warning does the narrow gate and broad road parable offer to us today?

Meditating on Matthew 7:13-14 and the counter-cultural cost of choosing the narrow way of discipleship.