Thursday, January 16, 2025
Who do you say I am? Jesus asks this question of his disciples, but he asks it of us too. Truly, this question is the most important question we will ever be asked. Pay close attention to Simon’s answer. It is a confession of faith. This confession is a submission to things Simon doesn’t understand,… Read more
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Of all the stories in the Bible about Jesus’ life, one of the most difficult is found in our reading, Matthew 15. It is shocking—even offensive. The story in question is found in Matthew 15:21-28, and misunderstanding it has led many to doubt Jesus or believe things about him that simply aren’t… Read more
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
My husband, Mitch, used to lead an “experiential” Bible study for young men. Think “Fight Club” (the movie) meets Jesus, and you get the gist. As the study reached Matthew 14 and the account of Jesus calling Peter to walk on water, Mitch sensed the young men needed an opportunity to “walk in Peter’s shoes.”… Read more
Monday, January 13, 2025
Something never sat quite right with me: Jesus does all of these miracles, teaches about the inclusive kingdom of God, and makes people’s lives better, and the people from his hometown get … angry? In Matthew 13, we hear all about how Jesus was rejected in Nazareth, which was his hometown. In verse 54, they… Read more