Why did Jesus speak in parables instead of plain teaching? In Matthew 13, Pastor Paul unpacks the mystery behind this question and shows how parables both reveal and conceal truth. You’ll learn why people respond so differently to God’s Word, what the parable of the sower teaches about the heart, and how parables uncover the reality of the kingdom of heaven. This chapter also warns about corruption in the church, calls us to stay faithful, and challenges us to trust God even when He doesn’t meet our expectations.

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Would you give up what you love most if God asked you to? Genesis 22 tells the story of Abraham’s greatest test—being asked to offer his beloved son, Isaac. Pastor Paul shows how this moment was never about human sacrifice but about unquestioning obedience and trust in God’s character. You’ll see how Abraham’s faith pointed to Christ, the Lamb God would one day provide, and why true surrender means recognizing everything we have belongs to Him. This chapter calls us to trust God even when we don’t understand.

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Why did Jesus call His resurrection the sign of Jonah? In Matthew 12, Pastor Paul explains how Jesus confronted the Pharisees’ empty traditions, revealed Himself as greater than the temple, Jonah, and Solomon, and pointed to His death and resurrection as the ultimate proof of who He is. You’ll see how man-made religion burdens people, while Christ offers true rest, and how the gentle Savior still deals tenderly with the broken. This chapter challenges us to trust His finished work and to live as God’s family, born of His Spirit.

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What happens when fear leads to failure, but God’s promises remain unshaken? In Genesis 20–21, Abraham falters again by putting Sarah at risk, yet God protects her and upholds His covenant. Pastor Paul shows how assumptions can mislead us, but God’s faithfulness never wavers. You’ll see the long-awaited birth of Isaac, the miracle child of promise, and the contrast between living by the flesh and living by faith. Finally, Abraham makes a covenant of peace at Beersheba, reminding us that God’s promises always come to pass in His perfect time.

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“Come to me, and I will give you rest.” With these words in Matthew 11, Jesus offers weary hearts an invitation unlike any other. Pastor Paul explains how John the Baptist’s doubts, Israel’s unmet expectations, and the crushing weight of religious burdens all point us to Christ’s better way. You’ll discover why the New Covenant brings freedom, how God’s power is made perfect in our weakness, and what it means to take on Jesus’ easy yoke. Find encouragement in His promise of true rest for your soul

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“Is anything too hard for the Lord?” In Genesis 18–19, Abraham intercedes for Sodom while God reveals His coming judgment, reminding us of both His mercy and His justice. Pastor Paul walks through Abraham’s bold prayers, Lot’s troubled choices, and the sobering destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. You’ll see why God’s fairness can be trusted even when we don’t understand, how compromise leads to tragic consequences, and why Jesus calls us to “remember Lot’s wife.” These chapters challenge us to live by faith, not fear, and to run toward God without looking back.

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“Do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.” In Matthew 10, Jesus sends out His disciples with authority but also prepares them for rejection, persecution, and division. Pastor Paul shows how this chapter calls us to hold fast to the truth, endure in faith, and love Christ above all else—even when it costs us. You’ll see why following Jesus means taking up your cross, how faith brings both comfort and conflict, and why standing firm to the end is the true mark of discipleship.

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Why would God choose circumcision as a covenant sign? In Genesis 17, Pastor Paul explains how God changed Abram’s name to Abraham, promised him nations and kings, and marked the covenant with circumcision—a sign that pointed beyond the physical to the spiritual cutting away of sin. You’ll see how God’s promise narrowed through Isaac, shaping Israel’s future, and why this covenant helps us understand both the gospel and today’s world. Discover how faith, obedience, and God’s everlasting promise still speak into our lives.

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“According to your faith be it done to you.” In Matthew 9, Jesus heals the paralyzed, restores sight to the blind, and even raises the dead—but each miracle highlights the same truth: faith unlocks the power of God. Pastor Paul shows how Jesus addressed the deeper need of forgiveness before physical healing, why faith mattered more than rituals or traditions, and how compassion moved Him to reach the broken and outcast. You’ll see that God honors genuine faith, however small, and calls us to trust His power and His heart.

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What does it mean to truly believe the Lord? In Genesis 15, Abram trusts God’s promise of countless descendants, and it is credited to him as righteousness. Yet in Genesis 16, impatience leads Abram and Sarai to take matters into their own hands, bringing heartache and conflict. Pastor Paul shows how faith rests in God’s timing while unbelief leans on self-effort. You’ll discover why God’s covenant depends on His faithfulness, what Ishmael represents for our spiritual lives, and how the Lord reminds us that He hears, He sees, and He always keeps His promises.

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