We live in a culture that HATES forgiveness. Forgiveness gives the offender a mercy that they do not deserve. Jesus knows that forgiveness is HARD. As we consider this passage, we will see that the principle itself is clear, but the application is challenging. Matthew 6:14-15, 18:21-35
In our sin, we will be tempted to treat prayer like a magic formula. But – as Jesus reminded us – our Heavenly Father knows what we need before we even ask Him. After giving that correction, Jesus presents us here with a model prayer that is striking in its simplicity. Matthew 6:9-13
Today’s passage draws our attention to the family that raised Jesus, and the worshippers who praised Jesus. Luke 2:21-38
The Zechariah that we find in this passage is ‘singing a different tune’ than the Zechariah we met previously. Finally, by God’s grace, he gets it! He understands! He delights! And he opens his mouth in holy prophesy! This morning, we’re going to listen to and worship along with the song of Zechariah. Luke 1:67-79
Our God has proven time and time again that He doesn’t look for the strongest, the most charismatic, or the most impressive to accomplish His will. This week we will look at Gabriel’s announcement to Mary and her response. Luke 1:26-38
Luke wrote this Gospel so that we would have certainty concerning the things we have been taught. He compiled written and verbal accounts of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and then – under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – he recorded what we have before us. Luke was a thorough, thoughtful, meticulous […]
In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is warning us not to trade treasure in heaven for a pat on the back in the foyer. Don’t trade eternal glory for a temporary boost to your pride. Matthew 6:5-8
In this section of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is focusing on how we can live righteously without succumbing to pride and hypocrisy. Today, we are going to zoom in on the first lesson which focuses on our giving. Matthew 6:1-4
This is that last of the “You have heard that it was said, but I say to you” sayings in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has been correcting the misinterpretation and misapplication of the law that was being taught by the scribes and pharisees. Matthew 5:43-48
Over the last few weeks, Jesus has been correcting the scribes’ and the pharisees’ misunderstanding and misapplication of the law. In some cases, they were leading people to do the EXACT OPPOSITE of what the law required! To understand this correction, then we first need to understand the original law and the ways that the […]