Passion & Resurrection

「and coming forth out of the tombs after his resurrection they entered into the holy city and appeared unto many.」

「in like manner the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.」

「While he was yet speaking to the multitudes, behold, his mother and his brethren stood without, seeking to speak to him.」

「And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, until he should pay that which was due.」

「But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion for them, because they were distressed and scattered, as sheep not having a shepherd.」

「And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.」

Why does the Sermon on the Mount begin with blessings but end with warnings?

From the Beatitudes to 'Not everyone who says to me, Lord, Lord will enter the kingdom,' what is the theological significance of this structure?

Does Jesus' command 'do not worry about your life' mean Christians should not work hard?

Examining Matthew 6:25-34 to discern how trust in God coexists with diligent responsibility.

How does the birth of Jesus fulfill the Old Testament hope for a Messiah?

Exploring Matthew's genealogy and prophecies to see how God prepared the way for the Savior.

How do the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount redefine our understanding of what it means to be 'blessed'?

From mourning to meekness to persecution for righteousness, Jesus flips the world's logic of happiness.

In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), what do the four types of soil represent?

Explore how four kinds of hearts respond differently to the gospel.

What warning does the narrow gate and broad road parable offer to us today?

Meditating on Matthew 7:13-14 and the counter-cultural cost of choosing the narrow way of discipleship.