The Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness
Why did Jesus go into the wilderness immediately after His baptism? Matthew wants us to see the connection. The Father had just named Jesus…
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Why Did Paul Rebuke Peter at Antioch?
Why did Paul rebuke Peter in front of the church at Antioch? This was not a rivalry between apostles or a disagreement over personality.…
Judas Iscariot: How Could a Disciple Betray Jesus?
How could Judas live so close to Jesus and still become His betrayer? To answer that, we need to ask whether holding an apostolic…
The Parable of the Weeds: What Jesus Teaches About Evil and Judgment
I find the Parable of the Weeds especially helpful because Jesus refuses two reactions that are both tempting. He does not let us be…
The Holy Spirit as Our Helper: What It Means
What does it mean to call the Holy Spirit our Helper? His help is personal and powerful, but it never competes with Jesus or…
Head Coverings: What Does 1 Corinthians 11 Mean?
Does 1 Corinthians 11 require every Christian woman today to wear a head covering? The question can quickly become an argument about a piece…
Simon of Cyrene: The Man Who Carried Jesus’ Cross
Simon of Cyrene appears for only a moment in the Gospels, and he never speaks. So what can we honestly say about the man…
The Book of Galatians: Christ Alone and Christian Freedom
Why does Paul speak so sharply to churches that already believed in Jesus? They were being taught to add circumcision and the Mosaic Law…
Fruit of the Spirit: What Does Galatians 5 Really Teach?
The fruit of the Spirit is familiar enough that we can recite the list without stopping to ask what Paul is actually saying. Is…
Overcomers in the Bible: What 1 John Really Teaches
John calls every person born of God an overcomer. That can sound strange when a Christian is tired, tempted, or grieving, so what kind…
Jesus the Good Shepherd: What His Promise Means for Us
What does Jesus mean when He says, “I am the good shepherd”? The picture can sound gentle and familiar, but a shepherd cares for…
What Does ‘Weaker Vessel’ Mean in the Bible?
What did Peter mean when he called a wife “the weaker vessel”? Some people treat those words as a compliment, while others use them…