Category: Teaching

[Matthew 23] Does Your Righteousness Exceed that of the Pharisees? In chapter 23 of Matthew, Jesus condemns the outward show of the religious pride of the Pharisees and scribes of His day. They looked good outwardly, but in their private lives and heart of hearts were deeply corrupt. Because of this, the culture of Judaism […]

[Matthew 22] The Marriage Supper and those First Invited. In Matthew 22, we find the parable of the marriage supper, and those who were first invited spurned the grace of God, as being the Jewish people rather than embracing their Messiah, called for His death before Pilate’s judgment hall. As a result, the servants are […]

Today: [Matthew 21] Challenging the Status Quo: In chapter 21 of Matthew, Jesus upsets the tables of the money changers and insults the elders and leaders in Jerusalem. If such a disruptive element stirred things up at your church this Sunday, would you be able to discern that it was God at work? In the […]

Today: [Matthew 20] Do You Know What Your Calling Is? In chapter 20 of Matthew, Jesus again returns to teaching parables to His disciples. In so doing, He confronts them once again with the inappropriateness of their bickering about who will be the greatest among them. While this contention rages among them constantly, Jesus speaks […]

Today: [Matthew 19] Is Divorce the Unpardonable Sin? In Matthew 19, Jesus enters into a discourse on marriage and divorce that has been used for many years to beat down and castigate those with divorce in their background. In this study, we will look intently at the depth of this conversation Jesus has with the […]

Today: [Matthew 18] The Utter and Absolute Need to Forgive Others. In Matthew 18, we see a much-neglected instruction from Jesus himself about bringing our unresolved offenses publically before the church. While this is commanded directly by Jesus, it is almost unheard of in modern church culture. Instead, offenses are swept under the rug, out […]

Today: [Matthew 17] Are YOU Going to be Transfigured? In Matthew 17, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John to a secret place and is transformed in their presence. The language and imagery of the transfiguration point tantalizingly to something of God that is yet to be experienced by men upon the earth. Yet, in the […]

Today: [Matthew 16] Signs, Wonders, and Revelation: In Matthew 16, Jesus speaks extensively regarding the issue of signs, wonders, and revelation. The Pharisees seek signs to build themselves up and find the endorsement of God for their religious views. The disciples, on the other hand, gain insight into who Jesus actually is as the Son […]

Today: [Matthew 15] Jesus Purposefully Offends the Pharisees and Rebuffs a Woman with a Sick Child: In chapter 15, we see Jesus conducting Himself in ways that are certainly contrary to the accepted standards of political correctness. He purposefully offends a group of leaders who are seeking after Him. He further verbally lashes a poor […]

Today: [Matthew 14] Did Jesus Actually WANT Peter to Walk on the Water? In chapter 14 of Matthew, we find the account of John’s death and Peter walking on the water. In both instances, there are indications that neither of these instances was actually a part of the determinate plan of God but rather the […]