February 22, 2026 The Lord Jesus endured three severe temptations as the second Adam who represented us.  Through his life of obedience that took him to the cross, he was able to give his people the gift of eternal life.  We must rely on his Word, his help to obey God during our time of ... [Read more...]

February 15, 2026 The disciples of Jesus must have a greater righteousness than the teachers of the law and Pharisees. Our Lord applies the commandments regarding murder, adultery, and oath taking to a deeper level than most people understood. Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37 Illustrations:

February 8, 2026 The Gospel of Christ is that we are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Salt and light are necessary for life. These metaphors teach that the followers of Christ must interact with the world bringing the blessings of living out the Gospel. Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

February 1, 2026 By means of eight blessings, our Lord shows us how we are to live the Christian life, and the God-given attitudes that are to be evident to everyone. Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

January 25, 2026 Matthew reports that Isaiah the prophet put an “X” on the map where Jesus’ ministry would take place. Seven hundred years earlier, the prophet said his ministry would be mainly in Galilee. The people who sat in darkness would see a great light. His disciples would respond to the call to follow ... [Read more...]

January 18, 2026 Jesus is presented as the Lamb of God, the eternal God, and the Teacher for his followers. Scripture: John 1:29-42

January 11, 2026 Our Lord is anointed with the Spirit for ministry as our Prophet, Priest, and King. The Father expresses his approval to indicate that Jesus is qualified to save his people. In the act of baptism, Jesus identifies with us. Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

January 4, 2026 Our calling as disciples is to have a rock solid faith knowing Jesus to be the Son of God, and our Savior. As disciples we need to be appreciative of the blessings we have received through the work of Jesus. Scripture: John 1:1-18

December 28, 2025 Jesus’ life of suffering and persecution began as an infant. Matthew records that Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah. If we follow Christ, we also must be obedient during times of suffering. Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

December 21, 2025 Paul proclaimed the Gospel which is God’s Gospel, that was prophesied throughout the Old Testament regarding the person and work of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Romans 1:1-7