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…
Passover commemorates the freedom of the Jews from slavery and death in Egypt. The angel passed over the houses marked with blood, sparing the death of the firstborn. Israel celebrated…
Jesus finished all these sayings. He completed the five discourses including the Sermon on the Mount, Sermon on Mission, Parables of the Kingdom, Sermon on the Church, and the Olivet…
In this final sermon in Matthew, Jesus describes the great judgment that will come upon all nations and individuals within them. So far in the Olivet Discourse Jesus has been…
For most of history Christians have been persecuted for their faith. Jesus’ life and message was so threatening to the leadership of Israel that they had Him executed, hoping to…
Jesus has been delivering a lot of specific information and instruction. He said within one generation not one stone of the temple would be left upon another, that His disciples…