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Sowing the Seed of the Kingdom (Part 1 of 2)
Jesus sets out for us realistic expectations for his Word and the response it will receive. The four types of soil illustrate a very mixed response: three-quarters will be disappointing, but the good…
Published on 2 weeks ago
An Evil Generation and the Family of God (Part 2 of 2)
There are two ways to respond to Jesus: cynical questioning or willing obedience. This evil generation refuses to repent and believe, and faces a fearful future. Those who do the will of the Father, …
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago
An Evil Generation and the Family of God (Part 1 of 2)
There are two ways to respond to Jesus: cynical questioning or willing obedience. This evil generation refuses to repent and believe, and faces a fearful future. Those who do the will of the Father, …
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
The Spiritual Weight of Words (Part 2 of 2)
How much does Jesus matter—and how much does my response to him matter? What is at stake when it comes to what we think of him and what we say of him? And, more fundamentally, what is at stake in the…
Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago
The Spiritual Weight of Words (Part 1 of 2)
How much does Jesus matter—and how much does my response to him matter? What is at stake when it comes to what we think of him and what we say of him? And, more fundamentally, what is at stake in the…
Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago
The Light Burden of Jesus Christ (Part 2 of 2)
Matthew highlights for us the fact that Jesus brings true rest in utter contrast to what the religious leaders offered. Having told us that his yoke is easy and his burden is light, Jesus now confron…
Published on 3 weeks ago
The Light Burden of Jesus Christ (Part 1 of 2)
Matthew highlights for us the fact that Jesus brings true rest in utter contrast to what the religious leaders offered. Having told us that his yoke is easy and his burden is light, Jesus now confron…
Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago
Rest for the Weary Soul (Part 2 of 2)
Reactions to Jesus were mixed in the days of his earthly ministry—and they remain so today. And to get to grips with the dynamics of people's responses, we need to know and understand two aspects of …
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Rest for the Weary Soul (Part 1 of 2)
Reactions to Jesus were mixed in the days of his earthly ministry—and they remain so today. And to get to grips with the dynamics of people's responses, we need to know and understand two aspects of …
Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Recognizing and Responding to Jesus (Part 2 of 2)
As Jesus engages with the crowds, we begin to see how the world responds to Jesus Christ—and we see what Jesus makes of their responses. These engagements, of course, carry vital lessons for us as we…
Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago