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We prefer a version of Jesus who fits. The one who meets expectations. Affirms what’s already there. Keeps things moving without too much disruption. Matthew 21 describes no such Jesus. He rides into Jerusalem and everything feels right at first. The crowd is loud, hopeful, electric: “Hosanna! Save us now!” They’re welcoming a king, and… Read more
From the earliest age, when kids argue, you eventually hear someone say the famous line, “But it’s just not fair!” No one has to teach us that experiencing an injustice isn’t right. This doesn’t end with childhood games in the backyard but continues right into adulthood. Most of us support justice being done—hoping a speeding… Read more
There was a study done several years ago where thousands of people at all different income levels, from poor to very wealthy, were interviewed. One of the questions they were asked was to define being “rich.” Ironically, almost every one of them said a number that was roughly twice what they currently owned. Maybe wealth… Read more
Have you ever read the Bible and wondered, “Why did Jesus have to say that?” I mean, so many of Jesus’ teachings are encouraging, uplifting, and inspiring. Then there are chapters like Matthew 19 that would be easier to gloss over. Jesus addresses one of the controversial topics in the Jewish world then, and a… Read more
