We’ve considered why we worship the way we do, how the Lord renews us in His covenant through the ministry of word and sacrament on the Lord’s Day. Worship is…
Christmas unfolds for 12 days and then the church celebrates Epiphany, the manifestation of Jesus to the Gentiles which occurred when the Magi came to Bethlehem. This celebration emphasizes the…
Matthew concludes his gospel with the great commission, Jesus command to make disciples of the all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,…
Most Christians today think the resurrection is about our existence after death, about going to be with God when you die. Scripture does teach that to be absent from the…
The Bible emphasizes the burial of Jesus Christ: “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the…
How did an ancient instrument of execution become the most powerful symbol of salvation in world? We must never forget how the cross became what it is. Matthew reveals the…
The wise men lauded Jesus as a King at His birth, and when He rode into Jerusalem on donkey the crowds hailed Him as the Son of David. But now…
Because we are a sinful people made in the image of a righteous God, we have an inescapable need for atonement—to be right with Him. Without the shedding of blood…
Before Jesus goes to the cross, He takes the stand in front of the Sanhedrin who falsely accuse in order to execute Him. The whole setup violates the standards of…
Throughout the Gospel of Matthew Jesus has been boldly proclaiming and living out the kingdom of God. Lies, slander, and the attacks of enemies have had little effect on His…