The Bite

Matthew 9:9-17 - New Wine

Why is it that those of us who are "more" religious have a tougher time seeing Jesus for who he is?

Week of October 1st, 2018

By: Russell Joyce

Matthew 9:2-8 - The Son of Man

The works of Jesus are part of a larger story. One that's meant for us to see what He does as a representation of who He is.

Week of September 24th, 2018

By: Joshua Zepeda

Matthew 8:28-34 - Meanwhile, Back at the Gadarenes

While the laconic Christ in Matthew's story seems to sweep in like the lone ranger, the response of the townsfolks to this miracle worker isn't quite what's to be expected.

Week of September 17th, 2018

By: Nathan Cousins

Matthew 8:23-27: Even the Winds & the Waves

When Jesus sets a plan for our lives, not even the strongest winds and waves of our circumstances can overcome it. He asks us to have faith and continue the course.

Week of September 10th, 2018

By: Joseph Capehart

Matthew 8:14-17 - The Authority of Redemption

Jesus had all the authority and power in the world, we can clearly see that in his miracles. We also see that authority exercised to bring grace and redemption to our lives instead of the judgment we deserved.

Week of September 3rd, 2018

By: Bryant Nam

Matthew 8:18-22 - But if I Follow...

I understand why people don't want to follow Jesus. He clearly warns us that there is great cost in picking up and following him, because you truly don't know where he will take you. But if you do...

Week of August 27th, 2018

By: Anna Joyce

Matthew 8:5-13 - Two Poles of Objectivity

There are two places by which you can see Jesus clearly - one is from the absolute inside and the other is from the total outside. And to reject the former is to end up in the latter

Week of August 20th, 2018

By: Russell Joyce

Matthew 8:1-4 - Is Jesus Kind?

The story of Jesus is a story filled with miralces. Each one helping us to see that the story of Jesus is not merely a story of his power, but a story of his kindness.

Week of August 13th, 2018

By: Joshua Zepeda

Matthew 7:24-29 - Sand and Stone

At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus leaves us with a call to action; from the black and white of the page, into the gray and ambiguity of the real world

Week of August 6th, 2018

By: Nathan Cousins

Matthew 7:15-23 - It ain't what you Do, it ain't what you Say, It's...

Jesus distinguishes between the true prophets and the false prophets, and what separates the two might not be speech or deeds but something entirely more invisible.

Week of July 30th, 2018

By: Russell Joyce