How should we use the Law? This week we’ve relived the Pharisees’ challenge to Jesus found in Matthew 23; the Expert of the Law vs. Jesus.
Read MoreThe Greatest Command In the Law. We’re in Matthew 22; The Expert of the Law vs. Jesus. The Pharisee has just thrown out his question to challenge
Read MoreShowdown In Jerusalem. Reading through Matthew 21 and 22, the Expert of the Law vs. Jesus: Act 1. It appears that the Pharisees have tried to avoid
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Many scholars believe that Matthew’s Gospel was originally written to a Jewish audience. After taking a closer look at Matthew 21 and 22, there seems to be some strong evidence, as Matthew carefully recounts Jesus’ discussions with every major religious leader in Jerusalem at that time.
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We’ve been looking at Matthew 21 this week. As we discussed in Tuesday’s post, the first son, who initially defied his father’s request, is the only son that decides to do what is right.
Verse 29 tells us “…he changed his mind and went” (21:29). In the end, the first son did what his father had asked him to do.
Read MoreA Parable for Religious Leaders We’re in Matthew 21 this week. On Sunday, we started unpacking a heated exchange; Jesus on one side and the chief priests
Read MoreJesus’ authority is challenged. In Matthew 21, we read an account where Jesus is engaged in a heated conversation with religious leaders. Specifically, the chief priests
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For personal or small group study, here are 10 study questions to tackle personally or within a small group study.
Read MoreWhat would we give up for the cause? “…for my sake…” (19:29) In verse 29 of Matthew 19, Jesus begins to wrap up an entire discussion on sacrifice. He
Read More“…all things are possible.” (19:26) This week, we’ve been exploring Matthew 19 in references to riches and sacrifice. Yesterday, we left the disciples in shock,
Read More“…someone who is rich…” (19:23) In Matthew 19, we read that Jesus and His disciples were in the region of Judea. While there, a wealthy
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If you’ve spent any time in a church, you’ve heard Matthew 18 thrown out. Often during a challenging situation where there has been conflict. The struggle is that rarely do Christians use Jesus’ teaching correctly, and sometimes it’s used inappropriately. This can make situations worse, and put further stress on relationships.
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