When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds celebrated him as king. But they did not fully understand the kind of king he was. In this passage, Jesus reveals that the path to glory is the path of the cross. Like a seed that must die in order to produce life, Jesus must lay down his life to bring salvation to the world. And those who follow him must be willing to lose their lives for his sake.
Has God rejected his people, Israel? Or will God be faithful to his promises? In Romans 11, Paul shows us how Israel and the nations fit into God’s unfolding plan for the world. We are assured that God is utterly faithful and always keeps his promises. He can truly be trusted to save, and we can worship him in awe of his sovereignty and wisdom. Join us as we consider the future of Israel and what that means for us today.
Must people believe in Jesus to be saved? What about people who have never heard about Jesus? What about people who are sincere in their religion and striving to live good lives? Do all paths lead to God, or does truth matter more than sincerity? Romans 9:30–10:21 shows us why faith in Jesus really matters and why sharing the message about him is so important. Join us as we explore these important questions and what they mean for our faith and witness.
Romans 9 begins with anguish, not abstraction. Paul grieves deeply over Israel’s unbelief, yet insists that God’s word has not failed. In this passage, we are confronted with the sovereign freedom of God in salvation. God’s mercy is not earned by effort, lineage, or works, but flows from his gracious will alone. These truths humble us and lead us to deep thankfulness for God’s unfailing mercy and purpose.
For most of us, our family is our most treasured relationship. We honour our parents and cherish our children above everything else. But what happens when loyalty to Jesus collides with loyalty to family? In Matthew 10:34–42, Jesus challenges us to reconsider our priorities. He demands our highest love and allegiance, even above our family. He calls us to put him first, even when it is costly. Join us this Sunday, as we consider Jesus’ challenging call and why he is worthy of all our love.
More often than not, Jesus sends us as witnesses to those who are uninterested or resistant to the gospel. Facing such an audience is sometimes scary, other times dangerous. But in Matthew 10:16-33, Jesus knows what it will be like and he equips us to be wise and fearless in mission, trusting the Father’s authority and care.
Are we truly engaged in Jesus’ mission? It’s easy to be blind or unmoved by the plight of those who do not know Jesus. In Matthew 9:35–10:15, we see Jesus’ compassion for the lost and his call for disciples to pray and proclaim the good news of God’s kingdom. Will we share Jesus’ heart and be true disciples on mission, or hold back to preserve our own comfort?
It’s often when we feel most powerless and desperate that we see our greatest need for God’s help. Faced with desperate situations like incurable disease and death, we know that there is nothing we can do to save ourselves. But in Matthew 9:18–34, we see that Jesus’ authority extends even over death. Those who turn to Jesus in desperation and faith meet a compassionate and powerful Lord, who grants salvation and life to those who trust in him. Will we recognise our desperate state and depend ...
Failure to recognise our greatest need is harmful, but refusal of the one who can meet that need is disastrous self-harm. In Matthew 9:1-17, Jesus’ undeniable authority not only calls us to humbly come to him for the forgiveness we need and to follow him. His heart of mercy in his mission should also radically shape our mission of calling others to him.
When life feels out of control, where do you turn for hope? We live in a broken world where evil, suffering, and death often disrupt our lives and leave us fearful for the future. But in Matthew 8:23–34, we see Jesus’ unmatched authority, commanding storms and driving out evil with a word. How will we respond to him? Will we turn to him as the only one who can save us from death? Will we trust him when life overwhelms us, or cave into our fears?
