The teachings of Scripture weave together like a giant tapestry. Tugging at one piece of thread will not only reveal its connection to the greater whole but will also expose the complexity of the greater story. A robust confession of faith is forged in the furnace of historical biblical interpretation, theological reflection, and real life. While God anchors us in healthy and consistent biblical teaching, he continues to fill us “with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding…
Textual context: The last discourse (23-25) anticipates an impending judgment on the Jewish leadership – the scribes and Pharisees. They have focused on outward expressions
Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction The “parable of the laborers in the vineyard” is unique to Matthew. The stories that surround this parable — the rich young
Matthew 9:36-13:52 The core of Matthew’s gospels is found in five discourses of Jesus. The first is what we deem the “Sermon on the Mount”
Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction Illustration: An episode of the Andy Griffith show begins with Andy and Opie playing catch. While they are playing, Annabelle Silby comes
