When Peter asks about forgiveness, Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving servant.  What does that parable reveal about the human ego and the nature of God?   https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21834959

In this passage Jesus again holds up children as the very model of faith.  What other Bible verses speak to that, and how does this run counter to what we see in our culture today? Why is this important context for what comes next: the parable of the 100 sheep, and what to do about … Continue reading Podcast: Matthew 18:10-20

"Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?"  When the disciples ask Jesus this question, He provides them with an answer contrary to worldly ideas.  Listen in to hear more about how Jesus responds, and shows children to be the very model of faith. https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21774623

Right after the Transfiguration, Jesus is approached by the father of an epileptic boy.  What are we to make of Jesus' exasperated response? How can the account of the Temple Tax be instructive for us today? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21704204

This passage tells the account of the Transfiguration.  What was the issue with Peter's response to this marvelous sight?  Why did Jesus tell His apostles not to tell anyone about it?   https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21179696

Many of us know this passage well, when Jesus commands us to take up our cross and follow Him. But what does that mean, and what does it look like?  When Jesus says He will repay everyone for what they have done (v. 27), what does He mean?  Shouldn't we be terrified by that? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21149357

This passage is familiar to many--Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ.  What new things can we learn from a close consideration of these verses? Does the text support the validity of the papacy?   https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21110612

Why don't the Pharisees and disciples understand the signs of Jesus?  How does that apply to us today?  What is the sign of Jonah?  What is the leaven of the Pharisees? https://oembed.libsyn.com/embed?item_id=21061064