Peter was grappling with the concept of ongoing forgiveness, so he asked Jesus, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?” Matthew 18:22 Jesus responded, “I tell you, not seven times, but...
Jesus was tested by religious leaders with a profound question: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” He responded by asking what they understood from the scriptures. They correctly answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul,...
As Jesus journeyed toward Jerusalem, knowing full well the cross awaited Him, He encountered three individuals eager to follow Him. Their declarations of intent to follow Jesus should have been met with open arms, yet His responses challenge our comfort and priorities...
Sin. Sin is a big deal to Jesus. He’s not about it at all. He especially doesn’t want us leading others into sin. In His teaching, Jesus warns against causing others to stumble: Matthew 18:6-7 “But if anyone causes one of these little ones—those who...
As Jesus journeyed toward Jerusalem, nearing the end of His earthly ministry, He had shared many hard truths. One day, someone in the crowd posed a poignant question: “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” This query didn’t come out of...
