In this passage, we see Jesus state a final parable to His disciples, and describe them as scribes instead of lowly fisherman. This status and responsibility is something given to…
In this parable of Christ, we look at Jesus' final statements on the pearl of great price, and also of the dragnet. Both of these statements tell us a great…
In this message, we look at another small parable of Jesus, where He informs the disciples that there is nothing so valuable as entry into the Kingdom of Heaven. Nothing…
In this passage, we look at Jesus' validation from Psalm 78. Matthew cites this Psalm to show that Christ is the major focus, in which God is faithful to a…
In this parable, we see Jesus explain the nature of the Kingdom of God as like leaven in bread. This difficult statement has a few possible interpretations that we must…
In this parable, we see Christ explain to us the nature of the Kingdom's growth. God has ordained to use the smallest possible means to bring about the greatest possible…
In this message, we look at Jesus and the parable of the weeds, specifically in His personal explanation of it. Christ lays out in clear detail the purpose and nature…
In this message, we look at the words of Christ. Reliance upon the timing of God in the midst of the Kingdom's growth is a major part of Christian sanctification.
In this passage, we look at Jesus' blessing upon the disciples. They were chosen specifically by God to hear and understand the nature of Christ, the Kingdom, and will of…
In this message, we take special interest in what is involved in Christ being "born." As the text reads, Christ deemed it not "robbery" to give up the most infinite…
In this passage, we see the reason why God deliberately gave information to the disciples, and withheld it from the crowds by means of parables. God's justice and determined will…
In this passage, we look at God's election and choice specifically of the knowledge of the Kingdom of God for certain persons. God makes it clear that He determines who…
In this message, we look at the final sections of the most famous parable of Christ. The various responses to the Kingdom of Heaven tell us a great deal about…
In this message, we look at the real reason for the story of David and Goliath, with deeper implications as to why it was recorded.
In this passage, we see the story of the capture of the Ark of the Covenant unfold between Israel and the Philistines.
In this message, we begin the first half of one of the most famous parables of Jesus. He describes the nature of the Kingdom of God and it's spread from…
In this passage, Jesus finishes his discussion by making it clear that His love, value, and care are placed upon His disciples. Even above His own physical family, Jesus provides…
In this passage, we look at the cryptic parable of Christ which details how a man's heart can go from bad to worse unless it is inhabited by the grace…
In this passage, we see Jesus make clear that He is the greater and better Solomon, and shows an example of someone who understood how powerful the wisdom of God…
In this passage, we see Christ make clear that the things we say are just as powerful and as damning as any other action, thought, or lifestyle we choose to…
In this section, we look at Christ's clear exposition of the nature of sin, man, and the fruits of the heart. Christ makes it clear that while the soul of…
In this passage, we begin to look at the somewhat spontaneous prayer of Christ, who rejoices over His Father's will on this Earth.
In this message, we look at Christ's condemning statements for the respectable and somewhat "good" Jewish population that refuses to repent and acknowledge Christ.
In this passage, we see Jesus' warning against those who do not take the message of John the Baptist and Himself seriously. He illustrates depravity and the need to use…
In this message, we look at John the Baptist's identity as shown in the Old Testament.
In this passage, we deal with a few difficult verses to interpret. Jesus explains the timeline and necessity of John in words sometimes harder to understand.
In this passage, we look at John the Baptist's expectations of Christ. When even faithful servants of God place wrong expectations upon Jesus Christ, they will be disappointed.
In this message, we look at Christ's promise of reward for those who serve the Kingdom and glory of God, even in the smallest possible capacity.
In this message we look at God's use of unrighteous people, who are made righteous by Christ, and then rewarded graciously by God for being part of the Kingdom.
We can be confident and encouraged to know Jesus identifies with our word and mission.
In this passage, we see Jesus tell us how to live, by dying. Without the death that sacrifice, self-denial and service to the Kingdom of God brings, we will not…
In this passage, Christ continues His warnings against those who will attack us for the sake of the Gospel. Even family and friends are not above silencing the message of…
In this message, we begin a new paragraph and observe some warnings Jesus informs us about the world and it's aggression against the Gospel. We can prepare to be hated…
In this section, Jesus instructs the disciples with some very pragmatic and necessary commands for how to function as traveling missionaries. While their context is specific to their time and…
In this section, we see Jesus give the disciples specific instructions for how to evangelize to the people of God throughout Judea. It is imperative that they preach with urgency,…
In this message, Jesus speaks to the temporary, but necessary, mission to the Jewish people over and above the Gentile people at this time. Some significant understandings of covenant theology…
Here we see the work of Christ as He begins the process of electing and then sending the disciples. Join us as we look at the nature of the disciples,…
In this Christmas passage, we look at the iconic story of the shepherds and their encounter with the angelic hosts who announce the birth of Christ. Here we see real…
In the final verses of chapter 9, we see Jesus' genuine desire to help and save the lost sheep that are sinful people upon this Earth. This should demonstrate to…
In this message, we look at the decisions humanity must face if it confronts the power of Christ directly. In the face of His total divinity and humanity, one can…
In this passage, we look at Jesus' interaction with two blind men, and their conditional salvation. This miracle is phrased differently than so many, as Christ questions their faith and…
In this passage, we look at Jesus' interaction with the woman who has suffered for twelve years. God oftentimes works in spite of our imperfect faith, saving and healing us…
In this passage, we see Jesus directly address how the people view death. Some of the most critical aspects of our life depend on our view of death. Jesus corrects…
In this message, Alex looks at one of the "socially acceptable" sins that Christ condemns; the sin of worry and doubt for our preservation. Our God promises to take care…