Matthew 7:7–11: Ask, and It Will Be Given
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)
Matthew 7:1–6: Judging and Being Judged
While the Church must be faithful to declare the judgment of God’s word clearly, we must avoid pronouncing final judgment upon people. Judge your sin, lest you be judged by God. (Exposition of Matthew 7:1–6)
Matthew 6:25–34: Do Not Be Anxious
In a world where everyone must ultimately die, how should we deal with the daily anxieties of living? To pacify earthly anxieties, pursue heavenly treasures. (Exposition of Matthew 6:25–34)
Matthew 6:19–24: Eyes on the Master
While we feel that we are in control of our sideways glances, Jesus teaches that what we gaze upon controls us. Our eyes shape our hearts to serve a master. (Exposition of Matthew 6:19–24)
Psalm 96: The LORD Reigns!
Psalm 96 reorients us to the true focal point of world missions: God, his kingdom, and his glory. The gospel of God summons the world to worship. (Exposition of Psalm 96)
Matthew 6:7–15: The Lord’s Prayer
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)
Matthew 6:1–18: Your Father Sees in Secret
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)
Matthew 5:43–48: “Love Your Enemies”
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)
Psalm 50: “God Judges His People”
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)
Matthew 5:38–42: “An Eye for an Eye”
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)
Matthew 5:33–37: “You Shall Not Swear Falsely”
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)
Matthew 5:31–32: “Whoever Divorces His Wife”
In the previous section, Jesus taught about the adulterous sin of internal lust. Now, Jesus teaches about the adulterous sin of (external) unlawful divorce. Jesus came to sanctify marriages. (Exposition of Matthew 5:31–32)