Matthew chapter 16, Jesus warns his disciples about the "leaven" of the Pharisees. Today we consider the New Testament warning against dangerous philosophies and the uncritical absorption of cultural norms.
The Ancient and Medieval church often recognized the significance of Jesus approaching a storm tossed boat filled with His disciples as a picture of Christ and the church. But we…
Jesus tells his disciples a parable about wheat and weeds growing in the same field. They both start as seeds, they grow up side by side enjoying the very similar…
It is all very well to be told that there is a new kingdom, and a new power that is breaking into the world, and it is able to give…
Make no mistake, there is a conflict of kingdoms taking place. As Jesus is confronted by hostile Pharisees He once again uses the opportunity to draw clear lines through the…