The Lord’s Prayer is a paradox. Jesus teaches to pray with boldness to “Our Father,” and with fear of the One who is “in heaven.” So, we pray to Almighty God as children speaking with our Father. (Exposition of Matthew 6:7–15)
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While we do not live in a world that values outward Christian practices, the world still adores public piety. By contrast, God’s economy rewards secret obedience. (Exposition of Matthew 6:1–18)
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As Jesus concludes his teaching on the law in the Sermon on the Mount, he issues the most difficult challenge yet: be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Exposition of Matthew 5:43–48)
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In Psalm 50, God indicts his people of legalism in their worship. This is not a distant message to an ancient people, but even for us today. In worship, God judges his people. (Exposition of Psalm 50)
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Understanding Jesus’ teaching about the Old Testament “eye for an eye” laws requires us to reclaim the forgotten doctrine of the passions of the soul. Jesus came to suffer for sinners. (Exposition of Matthew 5:38–42)
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In Matthew 5:33–37, Jesus brings to our attention an often overlooked concern of God’s moral law: our honesty and truthfulness. Jesus came to fulfill God’s promises. (Exposition of Matthew 5:33–37)
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