Matthew 22:15–22: The Loyalties of a Pilgrim People
By telling us to return to Caesar what is Caesar’s, Jesus instructs us to conduct ourselves honorably as God’s pilgrim people in a foreign land. (Exposition of Matthew 22:15–22)
Read MoreBy telling us to return to Caesar what is Caesar’s, Jesus instructs us to conduct ourselves honorably as God’s pilgrim people in a foreign land. (Exposition of Matthew 22:15–22)
Read MoreIn the parable of the wedding feast, Jesus shows us the lavish love of God and the foolish pride of unbelief. Come to the wedding feast! (Exposition of Matthew 22:1–14)
Read MoreJesus confronts religious leaders that they cannot successfully reject his authority: “Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way.” (Exposition of Matthew 21:33–46)
Read MoreGod wants not only a “right away” agreement with him, but “all the way” obedience. True faith includes knowledge, assent, and trust. (Exposition of Matthew 21:28–32)
Read MoreThe only legitimate authority is the authority that is given from heaven. Even Jesus came to do the will of his Father in heaven. (Exposition of Matthew 21:23–27)
Read MoreWhen Jesus withers the fig tree, he does so to teach an important lesson: spiritual fruitfulness comes by faith, not by formalism. (Exposition of Matthew 21:18–22)
Read MoreIn 1 Corinthians 5:6–8, the Apostle Paul exhorts the church toward holiness. By becoming what we are in Christ, we pursue our holy calling. But, by remaining what we were, we presume on our holy identity.
The same four Hebrew words appear in four significant temptation stories. By studying Satan's schemes, we learn how to fight temptation.
By telling us to return to Caesar what is Caesar's, Jesus instructs us to conduct ourselves honorably as God’s pilgrim people in a foreign land. (Exposition of Matthew 22:15–22)