Jesus calls His disciples to love their enemies, pursue perfect charity, and practice prayer and almsgiving for God’s glory rather than human praise. In Episode 16 of our study of the Gospel of Matthew, we examine Matthew 5:43-6:6 as Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount with some of His most challenging and transformative teachings. … Continued
Jesus calls His disciples to confront sin decisively and respond to evil with radical love, mercy, and self-giving sacrifice. In Episode 15 of our study of the Gospel of Matthew, we continue through the Sermon on the Mount with Matthew 5:29-42. Jesus teaches about the seriousness of sin, the sanctity of marriage, and the Christian … Continued
Jesus reveals that true holiness begins in the heart, calling His disciples to a righteousness greater than that of the Scribes and Pharisees. In Episode 14 of our study of the Gospel of Matthew, we continue through the Sermon on the Mount as Jesus challenges His followers to a deeper holiness. Examining Matthew 5:19-30, we … Continued
Jesus calls His followers to be salt and light while revealing how He fulfills—not abolishes—the Law and the Prophets. In Episode 13 of our study of the Gospel of Matthew, we examine Matthew 5:13-18 and Jesus’ teaching on being the salt of the earth and the light of the world. We also take a deeper … Continued
A deep dive into the Beatitudes—the blueprint for Christian discipleship and a life transformed by Jesus Christ. In Episode 12 of our study of the Gospel of Matthew, we take a closer look at Matthew 5:1-12 and the Beatitudes. Jesus reveals the path to true happiness and holiness, teaching that those who recognize their need … Continued