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

This past Sunday's emphasis on prayer reminds us of Jesus' command that we pray to the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His harvest. Podcast Episode 76 begins our consideration of Matthew 10 which is all about Jesus commissioning 12 of His disciples to be apostles ("sent ones") with authority to extend His kingdom … Continue reading Podcast: Matthew 10:1-15