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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Despite God's endless faithfulness to us, we still struggle to pray because we ultimately struggle to trust God. Jesus seeks to correct this by insisting that, when we pray, God only gives us good gifts. (Exposition of Matthew 7:7–11)
Jesus teaches that we do not enter his kingdom through mechanical ceremonies, but by repentance and faith. Sin defiles the soul, not ceremony. (Exposition of Matthew 15:10–20)
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)
