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The Manger and the Cross

December 1, 2019

Seven hundred years before the coming of Christ, Isaiah foretold: “Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel” (7:14). What does it mean that God became a man? What does it mean that in the very name Immanuel we have both God and Man in one person, the Lord Jesus Christ?

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Verdict for the Self-Righteous

November 24, 2019

“I never knew you.” These are the most terrifying words that will ever be uttered to anyone. Because we believe the Bible, we know that they will be uttered to all enemies of God.

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Beware of False Prophets

November 17, 2019

We often think about false prophets in terms of their ancient appearance in the land of Israel. But false prophets are alive and well today, and according to Jesus, in the last days they will arise more and more (see Matthew 24).

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The Narrow Way

November 10, 2019

Matthew 7:13-14 shows that the way of salvation is narrow. In a Gospel marked by power and truth, its light shines brightly against the backdrop of falsehood and deception. Jesus leads His disciples for all time through to an understanding of the exclusivity of the one true God of heaven and earth, as revealed by Himself.

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The School of the Golden Rule

November 3, 2019

In this passage from the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches what has come to be known as the golden rule. When contrasted with the world’s teaching about treating others how they would want to be treated, we quickly see how completely unique the biblical command is.

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Asking, Seeking, and Knocking in Prayer

October 27, 2019

If ever there were a privilege in the Christian life, infinitely valuable, yet so lightly treasured, prayer might be it. Yes, everyone values prayer in time of need, but how many live with such total dependence on God every day and at all times?

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The Hypocrite’s Judgment

October 20, 2019

"Do not judge so that you will not be judged." These are the words of Jesus, and what follows are words that clarify His meaning. The world wants to prevent judgment of any kind but Jesus continues His teaching against hypocrisy, and includes in that broader discussion the way we judge each other.

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A Thanks-Giving Gospel

October 13, 2019

Why do we give thanks as believers? Why is it that as the world grows in its discontentment, anger, rage, and hatred, the Christian not only has great hope by contrast, but thanksgiving and praise from the heart?

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Earthly Anxiety and Heavenly Hope

October 6, 2019

Jesus continues His discussion of the things that trouble believers by focusing on daily worries and anxieties. After teaching that Christians are not called to a pursuit of wealth and earthly gain (See "Treasure and Tragedy", Mat. 6:19-21; and "Single-Minded Devotion", Mat. 6:22-24)—which only leads to worry, He expands the logic of His argument to show that they are not in fact even to have anxiety even about physical needs.

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Single-Minded Devotion

September 29, 2019

Obsession over money and greed toward worldly things is an ever-present reality in the modern world. But this is not a new phenomenon. In the New Testament, we are constantly reminded of our need to be on guard against greed and against the many idols that compete for our attention.