Why the Genealogy of Jesus Matters Today
As we approach Christmas, it’s natural to focus on the nativity scene—shepherds, angels, and the birth of Jesus. However, Matthew’s more...
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What Every Church Must Do to Succeed in the Future
In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus issues a command to His followers that continues to shape the heart and purpose of the more...
How God Uses Broken People
When we fail, God remains faithful. Life often doesn’t go as we plan, and sometimes, neither do we. We fail, more...
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...
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...