Matthew 12 reads like the transcript of the final scenes of a long courtroom drama—The People v. Jesus of Nazareth. It’s a trial that
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Once again on the podcast this week, we are discussing a topic often talked about in the church, but rarely understood with clarity: the
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Paul encourages Christians “to be in subjection to the governing authorities” (Rom 13:1a). Peter backs him up when he commands believers to “submit yourselves
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There is a vicious snake hiding in the grass of every church, ready to sink its deadly fangs in and spread its venom. That
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We talk a lot about grace in the church, and, rightly so! As Christians, we are saved by grace, live by grace, mature in
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Philip Melancthon, the great Reformation theologian, once said to his friend and mentor, Martin Luther, “Today you and I will discuss the governance of
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In our earthly relationships, it can often feel like we’re on a different page with someone when we have unrealistic or faulty expectations. The
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Expectations can dictate experiences. If our expectations of a relationship or situation are inaccurate, unrealistic, or misguided then disappointment, disillusionment, and discouragement often result.
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The Gospel according to Matthew is written in such a way that it oscillates between stories about Jesus and the teachings of Jesus. All in all, there are
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As we come to the conclusion of the section of Matthew’s gospel made up of chapters 8 and 9, we once again see Jesus
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Most are familiar with this cinematic scene: A bomb with a visible timer is counting down to detonation and, apparently, the only way to
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In Matthew 9 we read the account of Jesus inviting a lowly tax collector to follow him. Without hesitation nor reservation, up jumped the
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