Jesus has finally silenced the relentless attack of the religious leaders. They don’t know how to answer Jesus’ question. Furthermore, they are so intimidated by His wisdom that ‘no one dared from that day to ask Him another question.’ One might expect Jesus to kind of, ‘live and let live.’ If the Scribes and Pharisees […]
Matthew 22:41-45 David’s Son and David’s Lord
The day after the triumphal entry was a doozy of a day. All the groups of religious leaders banded together in their opposition to Jesus. Matthew tells of how they tried to intimidate Jesus, incriminate Him, discredit His theology, and diminish the influence He had over the crowds. In each instance they failed. Now Jesus […]
Matthew 22:34-40 The Great Commandment
The religious leader’s have come after Jesus relentlessly since the triumphal entry and the cleansing of the Temple, but each time Jesus has warded off their attacks and made them look foolish. He was unfazed by their attempt at group intimidation. He avoided the Pharisees political trap to catch Him in treason, and answered what […]
Genesis 19:1-29 The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah- Brother Cody Maples
When you mention the most wicked cities in history, Sodom and Gomorrah will always be on the list. The Lord calls their sin “very grave,” and the men of the city are called “wicked, great sinners against the Lord.” When we come to chapter 19, we see the Lord pour out his Wrath upon the […]
Matthew 22:23-33 A Mysterious and Troubling Defense of the Resurrection
Some texts are easier to understand and accept than others. This one is a doozy! What’s with this law about marrying your deceased brother’s widow if they had no kids before he died? And how are we supposed to feel about there being no marriage in heaven? And how are we ‘like the angels in […]
Matthew 22:15-22 Render Unto Caesar?
This text is the go to text for statists: ‘Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.’ It is regularly used as a proof text for unlimited submission to leaders, and unquestioned acceptance of any tax burden levied by those leaders. But is that what Jesus is […]
Matthew 22:1-14 The Parable of the Marriage Feast
The chief priests and elders of the people attempted to intimidate Jesus after the triumphal entry and the clearing of the temple. Let’s just say it did not work…. like at all. In response Jesus gave three parables that progressively indicted the Jews as a whole, and the religious leaders in particular for their rebellion […]
Galatians 6:1 and I Corinthians 5- Two Paths to Restoration and Reconciliation- PASTOR Michael Carr
What is the proper approach to restoring a brother ensnared by sin? How should a Christian pursue someone who has been excommunicated? Many believe that the approach is the same in both situations, but Scripture is clear that the situations present two different paths to restoration and reconciliation.
Philippians 2:12-16 Work Out Your Salvation in the Local Church- Pastor Josh Woody
Listen as Pastor Josh Woody explains how the local church is to corporately work out their salvation with fear and trembling before a holy God.
Proverbs 20:19 Ministerial De-Ja-Vu: Identifying & Dealing with Gossip
Disagreements and conflicts in the church are burdensome, but they are not to unique to your church. The same sorts of conflict was present in Ephesus, Colossae, Philippi, & Corinth. Paul even says that divisions are necessary & even helpful.1 Cor. 11:18 When you come together as a church, I hear that divisions exist among […]
