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September 8: “The Identity and Mission of the Messiah” (Matthew 16:21-17:8)
People were confused about the identity of Jesus. When the disciples believed that Jesus was the Messiah, Jesus began to talk about his mission to die on the cross. Following Jesus means that we take on his identity as God’s beloved Son and his mission to carry the cross. God’s kingdom comes as we follow […]
Continue readingSeptember 1: “The Servant King & His Light Yoke” (Matthew 11:28-30)
Everyone carries burdens. For Christians, the demands of God’s kingdom make our burdens heavier. But Jesus offers us his yoke and his burden. Though the demands of the kingdom are heavy, the yoke of Jesus is light because he carries the burden with us.
Continue readingAugust 25: “Are You Ready?” (Matthew 25:1-13)
Do you believe that Jesus will come back to judge the nations and renew the whole cosmos? In today’s parable, we read about people who were not ready to receive Christ at his second coming. Are we ready? How can we prepare for the coming of the king of kings?
Continue readingAugust 18: “The King’s Wedding Banquet” (Matthew 22:1-14)
The parable of the wedding banquet contains both a warning and good news. The warning is that being a part of the church does not guarantee one’s place in God’s kingdom. The good news is that God’s kindness is persistent. If you are not yet a Christian, God is inviting you for his banquet in […]
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