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)

In 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)

Jesus 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)

God 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)

The 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)

When 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)