Author: Jacob Gerber

Now that Jesus has been qualified and hailed as king, baptized and anointed as Christ, and established victorious as a conqueror, he begins the public phase of his rescue mission. Jesus came to make disciples of all nations. (Exposition of Matthew 4:12–25)

The temptation of Jesus is more significant than we might realize. Jesus accomplished something significant, and he teaches us to resist temptation after his pattern. King Jesus came to fulfill all righteousness. (Exposition of Matthew 4:1–11)

At the baptism of Jesus, our Lord associates with and identifies with his sinful people, to reveal the Triune love of God. King Jesus came to cleanse sinners. (Exposition of Matthew 3:13–17)

John the Baptist has a stern demeanor, but a gracious message of purification from sins through Jesus. As the kingdom of heaven draws near, King Jesus calls us to prepare for his coming kingdom. (Exposition of Matthew 3:1–12)

The murderous response of Herod to Jesus’ birth teaches us an ugly truth: all those who are associated with Jesus will suffer. The promise, though, is that Jesus claims his kingdom through suffering. (Exposition of Matthew 2:13–23)

The kingship of Jesus is a blessing to those who seek him by faith, but a threat to those who cling to their own power. One way or another, Jesus dethrones illegitimate kings. (Exposition of Matthew 2:1–12)