On Monday, Jesus returns to Jerusalem, and he is not pleased. He enters the Temple and witnesses its being treated as a bank, trading post, or flea market. It is no longer serving its primary purpose as a “House of Prayer” for all the nations. Instead, it is a “Den of Robbers” overseen by the … More It’s Monday, and Jesus is Back
Christ teaches us to strive to live peaceably with all men. However, he does so knowing we will be disturbing to most. In Matthew 4-9, Jesus calls twelve men to specially be with him. They are to be graced, humbled, encouraged, amazed, and sculpted by him. They are his disciples. They are his workers sent … More Peacefully Disturbing
The recipients of Paul’s letter were Christians. They knew something of God’s holy. law. They recognized their failures to walk in God’s holy ways. Through the ministry of apostles, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, they had learned of God’s Gospel. They heard how Jesus actively earned the righteousness they needed. In addition, they heard how Jesus … More A Glorious and Ghastly Day
Unfathomable Grace 