Matthew 12:38-50 Verse 38 and the demand for a sign constitutes a further objection to Jesus’ authority.[1] But instead of offering a sign now, Jesus offers only a future sign…
Matthew 12:22-37 The true Jesus shines in his authority (as the crowds begin to perceive) and elicits a hostile response from those who are determined to oppose him (Pharisees). Let’s…
1 Kings 8:22–30 Here, the in the place where God’s people assemble for worship, what does God want us to see? Let’s answers that question from this passage, then, which…
Today, we look at the last verses in which Paul highlights how God is at work among us to accomplish the goals for the church (vv. 23–28). As a church,…
Today, we look at one last strategy that Paul gives us for sanctification, and interestingly, it’s the same strategy that he will use to introduce the next section of loving…
This passage shows us the characteristics that genuine Christians rally around. Therefore, let us this morning develop the second half of our main idea from last week: Christians should display…
Thus far, God’s covenant with Israel has primarily resulted in judgment due to their unfaithfulness, but now the covenant will result in their salvation due to God’s faithfulness. The central…
We see from this passage how God promises to provide for our every need. On the basis of this passage, you can have the assurance that God will take care…
Understanding baptism helps us understand the bible and our baptism. What is the relationship between John’s baptism and Christian baptism? John's function was to prepare the people for Jesus' arrival.…
The Apostle Paul starts to develop what it means to be spiritually free: believers are free from the condemnation of the law; believers are free from the doctrines of men.…