Author: Jacob Gerber

To a world weighed down by sin, guilt, and shame, Jesus’ promises in the gospel offer great hope. Find rest in the revealed Son of God. (Exposition of Matthew 11:16–30)

John the Baptist is perplexed that Jesus would continue preaching and teaching, but Jesus forcefully advances the kingdom of heaven by preaching and teaching. (Exposition of Matthew 11:1–15)

As Jesus tells his disciples more about their mission, he shocks them once again by declaring that he came to bring a sword, not peace. Jesus defines the right side of history. (Exposition of Matthew 10:34–42)

Jesus’ disciples will face many dangers from the world. Nevertheless, Jesus draws a surprising conclusion from this: we should not fear, since Jesus reveals himself through our preaching. (Exposition of Matthew 10:26–33)

While Jesus confronts his disciples about the necessity of their suffering, he also provides them hope. Jesus conforms us to his image in our suffering. (Exposition of Matthew 10:16–25)

In order to reach the lost sheep of the house of Israel, Jesus sends out his disciples to minister in his name. Jesus sends ministers to administer the authority of his kingdom (Exposition of Matthew 10:1–15)