Jesus and the Canaanite Woman: Why He Spoke of Dogs Matthew 15:21–28; Mark 7:24–30 A desperate mother comes to Jesus, seeking help for her daughter. At first, He remains silent. Then He compares giving her help to taking children’s bread and throwing it to dogs. Why would Jesus speak this Read more…
Kingdom Parables of Jesus Eight Lessons from Matthew 13 Jesus often taught about the kingdom of God. He sent the twelve to proclaim it and later sent seventy-two others ahead of Him (Luke 9:1–2; 10:1, 9). His message invited people to recognize God’s reign and respond in faith. In Matthew Read more…
Devices of the Devil: Recognizing Satan’s Schemes Satan has many schemes, but Scripture does not leave us unaware of them. Paul writes, “we are not ignorant of his designs” (2 Corinthians 2:11). Recognizing these dangers helps us remain faithful to Christ and care for one another. Paul’s warning comes in Read more…
Discipleship: Conditions & Compensation Matthew 16:24–28 Jesus had just rebuked Peter for resisting his path to the cross. He commanded (Matthew 16:23), “Get behind me, Satan!” Then he explained what following him requires. Interestingly, the Greek word opisō appears both in “behind me” in Matthew 16:23 and in “come after Read more…
Lessons from Gideon’s Victory Judges 6–8 God called Gideon to deliver Israel from Midianite oppression. His unlikely victory teaches us to trust God’s power, follow his direction, and give him the glory. As we study Gideon’s story, we find encouragement for our own walk of faith (Judges 6–8). Victory with Read more…