After telling his disciples that they should prepare for his coming, Jesus then tells them how to do that: Prepare for Christ’s coming by fruitful labor and faithful love. (Exposition of Matthew 25:14–46)
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Jesus warns his disciples that they will not know when he will return. Therefore, expectantly prepare for Christ’s unexpected return. (Exposition of Matthew 24:36–25:13)
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The destruction of the temple in AD 70 was an earthly sign that Jesus Christ is reigning triumphant in heaven. (Exposition of Matthew 24:15–35)
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As Jesus prepares to go to the cross, he prepares his disciples for the suffering they must face. Persevere by the power of Christ. (Exposition of Matthew 24:1–14)
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In the second half of his woes, Jesus rebukes the scribes and Pharisees for formalism and hypocrisy. Seek refuge under the shadow of Christ’s wing. (Exposition of Matthew 23:25–39)
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The Pharisees tried to teach a religion that would make keeping the law easier, but only the gospel can lift the weight of the law. (Exposition of Matthew 23:13–24)
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In 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.
After telling his disciples that they should prepare for his coming, Jesus then tells them how to do that: Prepare for Christ’s coming by fruitful labor and faithful love. (Exposition of Matthew 25:14–46)
