Are the disciples still slow to understand when they ask about the restoration of the kingdom? Many would come to that conclusion, but it seems unlikely given the context of the question. Listen as pastor Dreamy Eyes explains the nature of their question and how that affects us today.
Matthew 23:27-28 Woe to Those Who Beautify that Which Defiles
It’s one of those uber-familiar texts: Mt. 23:27 You’re like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they’re full of dead men’s bones. But most people are not familiar with its Old Testament roots in the book of Ezekiel. Listen as Pastor Matt explains how Ezekiel used the analogy of whitewash to […]
Matthew 23:14 Woe to the Wolves in Shepherd’s Clothing
Listen as Pastor Matt uncovers the horrifying irony of those who wore the robes of shepherds while devouring the most vulnerable sheep. Each of the synoptic Gospels, Matthew, Mark and Luke, reveals the same chilling indictment: religious hypocrisy dressed in pious theater, preying on widows and the weak. Listen in as Jesus thunders judgment from […]
Matthew 23:13 Woe to the Gatekeepers Outside the Gate to the Kingdom
They claimed to be guides into God’s Kingdom — but they were standing on the outside, slamming the gate shut on those who would enter. The hypocrisy of Israel’s false shepherds was undeniable — men who didn’t love the people, didn’t know the way, and yet presumed to speak for God. Jesus’ first woe in […]
Matthew 21:17-19 The Cursing of the Fig Tree (Part 1 of 2)
Have you ever read the story where Jesus cursed a fig tree for not having any figs on it? Doesn’t that story seem a bit weird? Did Jesus let His hunger and disappointment in not getting any figs cause Him to act rashly and out of character? Absolutely not! Everything Jesus did was under control […]
Matthew 16:28 A Prophesied Coming- How Did Jesus Come in His Kingdom in 70AD?
Mt. 16:28 Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom. What event was this prophesy anticipating? Some say it looks forward to the Transfiguration. Some say it anticipates the resurrection/ascension of Jesus. Other suggest […]
