Once again, we see the spiritual blindness and hostility of the Pharisees. These religious men are so puffed up with their own righteousness that they would demand signs from the Son of God Himself. They cry, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign!”—as if Christ had not already healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead, and preached the …
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They Will Not Believe Jesus Because They HATE Jesus
Once again, we see the spiritual blindness and hostility of the Pharisees. These religious men are so puffed up with their own righteousness that they would demand signs from the Son of God Himself. They cry, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign!”—as if Christ had not already healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead, and preached the Gospel of the Kingdom. Their hearts were
hardened, like Pharaoh’s, who saw the mighty hand of God and yet still refused to repent.
You will not, and indeed cannot, believe in that which you hate.
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The Power of Our Words & Charlie Kirk
Let us tremble at knowing that nothing escapes the eyes of our Holy God. Every word shall be weighed. And yet, for those who are in Christ, this judgment is not unto condemnation but unto reward, for Christ has borne our guilt, even for every idle word. But for the unrepentant, the tongue that now accuses others shall, on that …
Jesus is Meek, Not Weak
Here is a picture of Christ; not as one who is weak, but one who is meek. He is full of mercy for theweak, the faint-hearted, and the broken – that is, those who are weary by their sin. He does not quench the smoking wick, but fans it into flame. He does not break those who arealready bending, but …
Jews, Muslims, & Hindus Don’t Know God
All knowledge, power, and revelation are entrusted to Christ. Jesus is the sole Mediator. “No one knows the Father except the Son and those he chooses to reveal him to…” The knowledge of God is obtained solely through the Son, and outside of Christ, there is nothing but blindness. Furthermore,the text says, “to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.” …
Waging Holy Violence
Christ declares that from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. This does not mean that men can wrestle the Kingdom from God’s hands, but rather that true conversion always involves earnestness, spiritual struggle, and holy zeal. Salvation is not gained by sloth, but by …
The Harvest Is Ready, Are We?
Pastor Michael Belch teaches from Matthew 9:35-38.
Son Of David, Have Mercy On Me
Matthew 9:27-34 intentionally contains a theological irony: the physically blind recognize Jesus as Messiah, while the religious leaders in Israel remain spiritually blind. In other words, these blind men see more than the sighted. Specifically, they see Jesus as the promised King from David’s lineage (2 Samuel 7; Isaiah 11). “Son of David” was an explicit messianic title. Lastly, their …
He Will Save His People From Their Sins
Jesus was born to die. Not merely for the sins of the wicked rulers of this world, but for YOUR sins, which are many.
Fulfilling All Righteousness: The Active Obedience Of Christ
Jesus did not merely maintain a state of innocence, avoiding all sin. Instead, Christ achieved a life of perfect obedience, fulfilling all righteousness.
“He Will Save His People From Their Sins” (Pt. 2)
“In the name that should be given to her Son: Thou shalt call his name Jesus, a Saviour. Jesus is the same name with Joshua, the termination only being changed, for the sake of conforming it to the Greek… There were two of that name under the Old Testament, who were both illustrious types of Christ, Joshua who was Israel’s …