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Jesus illustrates how parables work by telling a parable; naturally...
In this passage we explore the parallels between Jesus' story and the story of Jonah.
Jesus gets strong with the Pharisees, why is that? What ignites his passion?
The Sabbath was made for man, not man made for the sabbath. Jesus adds deep perspective.
Is the sabbath for following a bunch pharisaic rules or to stop and draw close to God?
Jesus has harsh words for the towns where He has been working. Why is He comparing them to infamous evil towns?
When we go through seasons of darkness, doubt is not refusal to believe, but the struggle to believe.
Jesus assures us there will be persecution and we look at Paul as a case study.
Jesus was compassionate to the core and He sends us out as his ambassadors, so we need to share in that compassion.
God is love and is the ultimate authority, and Jesus demonstrates both of these traits in this passage.
Jesus can calm storms without and within, by His presence and His power.
Jesus demonstrates His authority even over the wind and waves; we can trust him in the storms in our lives.
There are two sides to Jesus' message; He praises the centurion's faith but has an ominous message for those who miss it.
There are multiple attributes to the definition of Holy, but what do they have to do with the cleansing of the leper?
Jesus wraps up the Sermon on the Mount by reiterating the importance of putting all of what he said into practice (poieo).
Jesus is the Vine, the Master Gardener and our Sensei (yes you read that right).
Can one sentence sum up all of the teaching in the Old Testament? Yes it can...
Jesus’ perspective on living together with each other and God.
Jesus has a remedy for anxiety and it's all interconnected with the previous few topics.
We can see from multiple scriptures where God's treasure is, and where our treasure should be. How are those linked?
Fasting is a normal practice along with getting away to a secret place, prayer and giving. We have gotten away from fasting in the western evangelical church.
Jesus spent a lot of time away in prayer. We can learn to pray like Jesus; in style, in intensity, and more.
Jesus calls us to be charitable givers, and He certainly set an example.
Giving, praying and fasting to show off really doesn't benefit anyone. So, what is the secret place?
Jesus calls us to love everyone, even our enemies. How do we do that?
When confronted with evil, how should you respond? Jesus has a great way.
The Jews had elevated making oaths escapable to an artform. Jesus has a very different approach.
Exploring what Jesus has to say about sex, lust and divorce.