Wise & Foolish Builders

“The Sermon on the Mount ends with four warnings, each offering paired contrasts: two ways (vv. 13- 14), two [kinds of prophets] (vv. 15- 20), two claims (vv. 21- 23), and two builders (vv. 24- 27). They focus on [end time] judgment and so make it plain that the theme is still the kingdom of heaven.…

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True & False Disciples

  “The Sermon on the Mount ends with four warnings, each offering paired contrasts: two ways (vv. 13- 14), two [kinds of prophets] (vv. 15- 20), two claims (vv. 21- 23), and two builders (vv. 24- 27). They focus on [end time] judgment and so make it plain that the theme is still the kingdom of…

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True & False Prophets

“The Sermon on the Mount ends with four warnings, each offering paired contrasts: two ways (vv. 13- 14), two [kinds of prophets] (vv. 15- 20), two claims (vv. 21- 23), and two builders (vv. 24- 27). They focus on [end time] judgment and so make it plain that the theme is still the kingdom of heaven.…

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Narrow & Wide Gate

“The Sermon on the Mount ends with four warnings, each offering paired contrasts: two ways (vv. 13- 14), two [kinds of prophets] (vv. 15- 20), two claims (vv. 21- 23), and two builders (vv. 24- 27). They focus on [end time] judgment and so make it plain that the theme is still the kingdom of heaven.…

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Ask, Seek, & Knock

The mystery of prayer is profound. One on hand God is ultimately in control and knows everything we need even before we ask it. One the other hand, He has determined to only move on our behalf through our personal requests. Some might justly ask, “What is the purpose of prayer if God already knows…

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Do Not Judge

“Don’t judge me lest you be judged!” has become the anthem of this generation as Christ’s disciples bring forth the Word of God with penetrating conviction. However, could this verse really mean that Jesus wishes no one to ever be confronted with the Word of God regarding their sin unless it comes from a perfect…

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Do Not Worry

Worry is meditating on fear and prayer is mediating on faith. Worry drains our strength, faith gives us strength. Worry often times never comes true, but faith in God never fails. Though worry is a normal temptation Jesus gave us a simple remedy to be free from it’s paralyzing grasp- “to seek God’s Kingdom and…

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Storing Treasure

Who is the master of your life- God or money? When Jesus said you cannot serve two masters He chose to depict the greatest threat to His lordship in people’s lives as money. Why? Because money represents everything man achieves in his sinful temporal existence deriving from the pride of life, the lust of the eyes, and the evil desires…

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Praying & Fasting

Prayer is one of the most important aspects of the Christian’s life. It is more than just letting God know about our wants and desires, it is fellowshipping with the divine. Through prayer we are able to hear the voice of God speak to our hearts and guide us through life. Jesus gave His disciples…

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Giving to the Needy

In a time when Christian giving is at an all time low and debt and selfish spending is at a record high Jesus teaches us how to give. As disciples of Christ we should truly love to give because we understand that everything we have has been freely given to us, Matthew 10:8. Therefore, let…

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