Jacob Gerber | Blog about Discipleship, Church, Leadership

Matthew 26:26–29: The Lord’s Supper

Matthew 26:26–29: The Lord’s Supper

As Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper, he offers true communion with him. That is, Jesus offers himself to us in the Lord’s Supper. (Exposition of Matthew 26:26–29)

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Matthew 26:14–25: “Is It I, Lord?”

Matthew 26:14–25: “Is It I, Lord?”

Judas contrasts sharply against the other disciples to leave us a lasting warning: examine your heart as you come to the table of the Lord. (Exposition of Matthew 26:14–25)

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Matthew 26:1–13: Preparing for Jesus’ Burial

Matthew 26:1–13: Preparing for Jesus’ Burial

As the time arrives for Jesus to go to the cross, we see four very different ways for preparing for his crucifixion. Prepare your life around the crucifixion of Jesus. (Exposition of Matthew 26:1–13)

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Matthew 23:25–39: Formalism and Hypocrisy

Matthew 23:25–39: Formalism and Hypocrisy

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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Matthew 23:1–12: Spiritual Leadership

Matthew 23:1–12: Spiritual Leadership

As Jesus opens his denunciation against Israel’s spiritual leaders, he begins with a foundational principle: church leadership is spiritual leadership. (Exposition of Matthew 23:1–12)

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Matthew 22:41–46: David’s Greater Son

Matthew 22:41–46: David’s Greater Son

After the religious leaders fail to embarrass Jesus with their questions, Jesus asks his own question to prove that he is David’s greater Son. (Exposition of Matthew 22:41–46)

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Matthew 22:34–40: The Great Commandment

Matthew 22:34–40: The Great Commandment

As the Pharisees try to trap Jesus into ranking the various degrees of importance for commandments, Jesus reunifies the commandments under a single theme: love is the fulfilling of the law. (Exposition of Matthew 22:34–40)

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