Fasting is the primary practice that Jesus tells us to do in secret. This is because our Father who is in secret meets with us in secret. Fasting is giving…
Jesus uses the pattern of the Lord's Prayer to highlight our need to revere God as our Heavenly Father and His kingdom. The Lord's Prayer then establishes God’s kingdom virtues…
Jesus begins this dialogue on prayer by telling His disciples what not to do using the example of the hypocritical prayer leaders in the temple. He encourages them to regard…
Jesus uses a word translated as "alms" in the King James Version of the bible. This word is derived from a root word that means mercy and is often translated…
Jesus tells us not to act righteous to be noticed by men. This follows this follows Jesus' command to "Be Perfect as our Father in Heaven is Perfect." Being perfect…
Jesus brings in strong language to challenge our normal thinking of who to favor and who to stay away from. He states, "Be children of your Heavenly Father," by Praying…
What does it mean to bless and receive a blessing? Jesus gives a surprising assessment of who is blessed in Matthew 5. Understanding the reasons for these upside down values…
Jesus challenged the mindset of the elite by teaching that adultery takes place in our thoughts and is not just a detrimental physical activity. The ramifications of this teaching are…
Jesus addresses the subject of murder with the deep conviction of anger and wrong thoughts. When we think wrongly regarding one another we then are breaking this commandment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FQYExGS0E4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FQYExGS0E4
As believers we need to ask ourselves the questions: Are we distasteful or tasteful to others? Also, are we light to others? Do these answers illuminate Jesus or ourselves? Pastor…