Matthew 24: Watch Out
Jesus taught us about the end so we would be ready for His second coming! MATTHEW 24:1-35 Signs of the End 1 Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. 2 “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I…
Read MoreMatthew 23: Woe to You
Jesus gave a strong rebuke to the religious Jewish leaders of His day reminding us that a genuine relationship with God, which is built on faith and obedience, is all that matters. MATTHEW 23:1-39 A Warning Against Hypocrisy 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law…
Read MoreMatthew 22: Resurrection, Love, & Lordship
Jesus reminds the Jews of the importance of marriage, explains how love is the greatest commandment, and goes deep to show that He is the Lord of David and all creation. MATTHEW 22:23-46 Question About the Resurrection 23 That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question.…
Read MoreWedding Banquet and Taxes
Jesus teaches us how the New Covenant will be a place for all nations and that we are to give back to God all that belongs to Him! MATTHEW 22:1-22 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who…
Read MoreMatthew 21: Figs, Authority, Sons, & Tenants
Just as God judged Israel through Jesus’ ministry, He too will judge the church through biblical preaching. Whoever accepts His correction will be blessed in the Kingdom of God and whoever rejects it will be destroyed! MATTHEW 21:18-46 Jesus Curses the Fig Tree 18 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way…
Read MoreDon’t Be Deceived
Often times we think of the world in unbiblical terms and become deceived into believing the nature of the world is something different than what it truly is. May our hearts be open to receive the truth that can set us free! (John 8:32)
Read MoreMatthew 21: Humble King
?? Jesus is a humble King that desires to rule over us. On one hand, He gives us time and space to decide for ourselves if we want to be in His Kingdom. On the other hand, His Kingdom is coming forcibly upon the earth and all those who reject it will suffer the consequences.…
Read MoreMatthew 20: The Greatest Among You Will Be Your Servant
The beauty of Christianity is Christ- truly His servant’s heart to love and die for humanity should inspire us all to live selfless lives for God’s Kingdom. MATTHEW 20:17-34 17 Now Jesus was going up to Jerusalem. On the way, he took the Twelve aside and said to them, 18 “We are going up to…
Read MoreMatthew 20: The Last Will be First, and the First will be Last
We can relate to this parable because we are about 2,000 years from Jesus (last) and thus must be willing to live for Jesus and put in work for the Kingdom of God just like the first disciples! MATTHEW 20:1-16 1 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in…
Read MoreUnderstanding How Suicide is a Damnable Sin
Suicide remains a critical public health issue in the United States. In 2023, over 49,000 individuals died by suicide, equating to one death every 11 minutes. Beyond these fatalities, many more grappled with suicidal thoughts and behaviors: approximately 12.8 million adults seriously considered suicide, 3.7 million formulated a plan, and 1.5 million attempted suicide during…
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