Category Archives: Folders
December 15: “Herod vs. Jesus” (Matthew 2:13-23)
Herod slaughtered the innocents because he felt threatened by Jesus. Jesus was a threat not only to rulers but to all of humanity. The reaction of sinful human nature to the kingship of Jesus is rebellion. Who is in charge of your life? Have you submitted yourself to the rule of Christ?
Continue readingDecember 8: “The Family Tree of Jesus” (Matthew 1:1-17)
The family tree of Jesus shows that he is the son of Abraham and the son of David. The gospel does not start with the birth of Jesus, but with God’s promise to Abraham. Jesus is the offspring of Abraham who will bring God’s blessing to all nations. Jesus is the promised Messiah who would […]
Continue readingDecember 1: “Embody” (John 13:34-35)
The church is not only called to transform the world but also to be a transformed world. We are not only called to make the world a better place, but also to make the church a better place. The church is meant to embody Christ’s self-giving love. God’s kingdom advances as more and more Christ-embodying […]
Continue readingNovember 24: ““Generous” (2 Corinthians 8:1-9)
When Paul urges the Corinthian Church to give, he appeals to one single motive: the grace of Christ. The more we appreciate God’s grace, the more we become generous. Generosity that flows from gratitude is a mark of a kingdom community.
Continue readingOctober 20: “Kingdom Leadership” (Matthew 23:1-12)
No one should be called a Rabbi, a teacher, or a leader because we have one Rabbi, one teacher, one leader in Jesus. Does that mean that we should not have any leaders or teachers in church? No, Jesus is urging his disciples to be a certain kind of a leader or a teacher who […]
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