Matthew 21:1-17 Jesus finally arrives in Jerusalem, but not in the way people expected. Instead of coming as a conquering king, He rides in on a donkey, fulfilling prophecy and revealing the true nature of His mission. Reflection: Where in your life might you be expecting Jesus to show up one way, but He is doing something different?

As Jesus nears the end of His journey, He speaks about the future—what is still to come and how we should live in the meantime. This passage reminds us that our journey isn’t just about today but also about eternity. Reflection: How does knowing the destination shape the way you live now?

What does it mean to be great in God’s Kingdom? Jesus challenges our assumptions about power, position, and success. He flips our expectations upside down and invites us to serve rather than be served. Reflection: How do you define greatness? How does Jesus’ teaching reshape that definition?

Jesus teaches in parables—stories with deep truths—to help us understand what God’s Kingdom is like. This week, we’ll explore these stories and why people respond so differently to Jesus’ message. Reflection: What kind of soil is your heart? Are you open to what God wants to plant in your life?

Following Jesus comes with a cost. In His second major teaching block, Jesus prepares His disciples for the challenges ahead. He reminds them (and us) that the road of discipleship isn’t easy, but it is worth it. Reflection: What sacrifices have you made—or need to make—to follow Jesus more fully?

Not all journeys go as planned. This week, we see Jesus take a divine detour to encounter an unexpected individual—a Roman centurion. Through this encounter, we learn a powerful lesson about faith, humility, and trusting in God’s authority. Reflection: How has God used unexpected detours in your life to deepen your faith? Matthew 8:5-17

What foundation are you building your life on? In A Discerning Life, we explore Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 7:13-29, where He challenges us to choose the narrow path and build our lives on His unshakable truth. Join us as we learn how to recognize what is truly lasting and align our lives with God’s wisdom.

In a world that glorifies self-sufficiency, Jesus invites us into something radically different—a life of dependence on God. In this episode of A Life Worth Living, we explore Matthew 7:1-12, where Jesus challenges us to rethink how we judge others, how we seek God, and how we treat the people around us.

Faith isn’t a performance. Jesus shows us that generosity, prayer, and fasting are about building a genuine relationship with God, not seeking others’ approval. (Matthew 6:1-7, 16-18)