Matthew 3:13–17: The Baptism of the Beloved Son
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)
Matthew 3:1–12: Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand
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)
Matthew 2:13–23: Out of Egypt and into Nazareth
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)
Matthew 2:1–12: Jesus Dethrones Illegitimate Kings
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)
Matthew 1:18–25: “They Shall Call His Name Immanuel”
From the beginning, Jesus is a stumbling block. By all outward appearances, he is a scandal, but God reveals that Jesus is Immanuel, the Savior of sinners. Jesus is God with us. (Exposition of Matthew 1:18–25)
Matthew 1:1–17: Jesus Christ, Son of David, and Son of Abraham
As Matthew opens his Gospel, he sets up the themes for his presentation of Jesus as the Christ, the son of David, and the son of Abraham. In the fullness of time, God sent forth his Son. (Exposition of Matthew 1:1–17)
Ecclesiastes 11:7–12:14: Fear God and Keep His Commandments
The Preacher concludes his book with an exhortation to the young and to the old, to live all of life in the light of eternity. Fear God and keep his commandments. (Exposition of Ecclesiastes 11:7–12:14)
Ecclesiastes 11:1–6: You Never Know!
Although everything is vanity under the sun, the Preacher does not want us to use this world’s vanity as a justification for passivity or inaction. In unsettling uncertainty, take appropriate action. (Exposition of Ecclesiastes 11:1–6)
Ecclesiastes 10:1–20: The Destructiveness of Folly
After spending three chapters talking about the importance of wisdom, the Preacher approaches the issue from another angle: the destructiveness of folly. Leaky wisdom sinks a kingdom (Exposition of Ecclesiastes 10:1–20)
Ecclesiastes 9:1–18: Wisdom is Better
We are absolutely not in control of our own lives, but everything is in the hand of God. So, wisdom relinquishes control and readies for eternity. (Exposition of Ecclesiastes 9:1–18)
Ecclesiastes 8:1–17: Who is Like the Wise?
God’s wisdom trains our eyes to see—not only to avoid the dangers in this life and the next, but to discover God’s good gifts to those who fear him. God’s wisdom enlightens the eyes. (Exposition of Ecclesiastes 8:1–17)
Ecclesiastes 7:15–29: Fearing the Lord vs. Scheming
Wisdom is far off and very deep. Thus, wisdom cannot be found in pretense, nor in pragmatics, nor in people. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. (Exposition of Ecclesiastes 7:15–29)