Who Was the Real Judas Iscariot?
Bitterness has a distinct sting, especially when it comes from false intimacy. There’s a specific pain in realizing a relationship more...
Posts by Wes Hamilton
The Dark Religion of Legalism
In Matthew 23, Jesus confronts the dark religion of legalism embodied by the Pharisees and scribes. Despite their outward show more...
Why We Help the Least of These
In Matthew 25:31-46, we’re given a vivid picture of the day of judgment. Christ, the King of kings, stands before more...
Gotcha Questions for God
In Matthew 22:15-46, Jesus faces a series of “gotcha” questions from the Pharisees and Sadducees—religious leaders seeking to trap Him more...
When It’s Appropriate to Turn Over Tables
In Matthew 21:12-27, we witness Jesus doing something unexpected: He clears the temple complex and curses a fig tree. He more...
Is God unfair to people?
When we consider God’s fairness, we often ask difficult questions: Why do good things happen to undeserving people, and why more...
Why It’s Hard for Jesus to Save Rich People
In Matthew 19:16-30, we encounter a challenging and revealing story about the nature of our relationship with wealth and salvation. more...
The Difference Between Reconciliation and Forgiveness
We often encounter situations that challenge our understanding of forgiveness and reconciliation. Matthew 18:12-35 provides us with profound insights into more...
How Noah’s Ark Reveals God’s Grace
In Genesis chapters 6-9, we encounter the story of Noah’s Ark, which came to rest on the mountains of Ararat more...
The Before and After Picture of Mount Nebo and Mount Tabor
Two mountains, Mount Nebo and Mount Tabor, symbolize an important before and after picture of God’s provision. From these two more...