Introduction We continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount. And today, we begin its conclusion. Jesus has been presenting his Kingdom and his Kingdom ways. But now it is time to decide. Jesus will begin to draw a line in the sand today. It’s time for us to decide if we want the Kingdom. For the next several sections, he will ask us to choose, and this decision point, this … [Read more...] about Matthew 7.13-20
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How Jesus Navigates Controversy and Culture
We live in a pluralistic society where ideas and cultures collide. As Christians, how should we navigate these collisions? Watching the ministry of Jesus gives us a clue. To any controversy Jesus brought grace and truth. Grace Jesus did not avoid controversy. He allowed all kinds of sketchy types and rejects to join him (Matthew 9:10). He talked with sinners and … [Read more...] about How Jesus Navigates Controversy and Culture