In this section, we see Jesus give the disciples specific instructions for how to evangelize to the people of God throughout Judea. It is imperative that they preach with urgency,…
In this message, Jesus speaks to the temporary, but necessary, mission to the Jewish people over and above the Gentile people at this time. Some significant understandings of covenant theology…
Here we see the work of Christ as He begins the process of electing and then sending the disciples. Join us as we look at the nature of the disciples,…
In the final verses of chapter 9, we see Jesus' genuine desire to help and save the lost sheep that are sinful people upon this Earth. This should demonstrate to…
In this message, we look at the decisions humanity must face if it confronts the power of Christ directly. In the face of His total divinity and humanity, one can…
In this passage, we look at Jesus' interaction with two blind men, and their conditional salvation. This miracle is phrased differently than so many, as Christ questions their faith and…
In this passage, we look at Jesus' interaction with the woman who has suffered for twelve years. God oftentimes works in spite of our imperfect faith, saving and healing us…
In this passage, we see Jesus directly address how the people view death. Some of the most critical aspects of our life depend on our view of death. Jesus corrects…
In this message, Christ answers the legalistic Pharisees and disciples of John with two parabolic statements. Both of them show that it is impossible to simply "patch" or "easy fix"…
In this message, Christ addresses the accusation that He is not righteous from some of His detractors. He answers the question of fasting, and whether or not He ultimately came…
In part one of this section of Scripture, Jesus answers the questions of some objectors to His ministry. When He works and lives among sinful people, society rejects Him. But…
Here we see the ultimate story and calling of discipleship. The story of Matthew's calling by Jesus is the most inverse expectation in this context. Of all possible people Christ…
In this story, we see Jesus demonstrate authority of the ultimate spiritual kind; the power to forgive people's sins. This massive show of Christ's divine power is challenged only by…
In this passage, we see Jesus' unusual confrontation with the demonic forces north of Galilee, including the one called "Legion." We see Christ's dialogue with them, and how He deals…
In this message, we look into the purpose of Jesus ordaining, permitting, and then rebuking the disciples for their lack of faith and their fear. When fear is opposed to…
In this message, we look at the cost of discipleship, which is something Jesus requires of all disciples, both then, and now. We see two examples of men eager to…
Here we see Christ fulfill a prophetic statement in Isaiah, where He not only removes sin and the consequences through His sacrifice, but also the effects. Christians hope in the…
In this passage, we see Jesus confronted by an outsider who desires healing for someone close to him. Such great faith from the centurion shows the implicit trust and reliance…
In this message, we see Jesus begin a ministry of healing and calling disciples to come and follow Him. Here He heals the impossible; leprosy, which is incurable, unclean, and…