Jesus heals a demon-possessed man.  How do the demon-possessed man and the hopeful crowds compare to the Pharisees who dismiss Jesus?  How does Jesus, the master of all logic, respond? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=20030723

It’s noted here that Jesus healed ALL people.  Why is that important?  And He doesn’t want to make Himself known.  How is that different than the fame that people seek today?  This passage considers how the Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled in Jesus—wonderful things on which to meditate about our Savior who comes low to … Continue reading Podcast: Matthew 12:15-21

Jesus heals the man with the withered hand on the Sabbath. How does Jesus reveal what we are to understand about the Law and the Old Testament here?  How does our fallen nature compare with that of the Pharisees?   https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=19881635

What is the true restfulness God provides to us in His gift of the Sabbath, and what freedom does it give us? How does that differ from the Pharisees' perspective, which we see in this passage?  https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=19818956

Why does Jesus use little children as the example of faith in this passage?  And what is that easy and light yoke that Jesus is speaking of?   https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=19756208

Matthew 11 addresses what the life of an apostle is like.  Specifically in these verses, Jesus sheds light on the two natures found in all people. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=19656173

John has served the Lord all of his life, and now he is in prison.  Doesn't God care? What kind of captivity do you find yourself in, and why isn't God bringing you out of it? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=19587146

What should we make of the imprisoned John the Baptist questioning if Jesus is the Messiah? Listen below to hear the latest episode in the New Testament Bible study. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=19509314

What does Jesus mean when He says, "I have not come to bring peace, but a sword"?  What does verse 39 mean--losing your life in order to find it?  Listen in for insights into these verses where Jesus names and commissions His apostles. Learn more!  In the episode, a Green V world model is mentioned.  … Continue reading Podcast: Matthew 10:34-42

Jesus speaks to both of our natures in this passage.  He speaks to our human nature in the only way it understands, which is terrifying. But that always turns us back to Christ.  God’s commands are always surrounded by His promises, and we see that here. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=19340531