The Pharisees put rules upon rules around the Ten Commandments in an attempt to guard against breaking them. But Jesus shares our yoke and carries our loads.
Author: Eva Burkholder
Matthew’s Woes: How Terrible It Will Be For You
Jesus confronts the religious leaders on their hypocrisy with eight divine indictments, calling them pretenders, frauds, play-actors, and cold-blooded snakes.
Since God Loves Us, We Love Him Back by Loving Others
On April 5, 2022, I gave my third message to the women of my church Bible study on Matthew 20–22. Here is a written version of my message or you may watch the video.
What About Jesus Overturning the Temple Tables?
"I like the Jesus who overturned the tables most of all," my colleague said. I think he was being a tad facetious, but there is also truth in his words. I hear folks using this incident in the gospels as a justification for anger or acting ugly. So what does it really mean?
Are You a Stumbling Block?
Jesus calls Peter a stumbling block in Matthew 16:23. This is the Greek noun "skandalon." What does he mean? Further investigation reveals that Matthew uses this word three times as well as the corresponding verb, "skandalizo," eleven times in his gospel.
You Are the Last One Hired
Jesus tells a parable about a landowner who hires workers for his vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16). Who are you in the story?
Think About God’s Concerns, Not Human Concerns
On March 22, 2022, I had the honor of teaching a message on Matthew 16 and 17 to the Tuesday Morning Bible Study at my church. Here is a written version of my message or you may watch the video.
Filled With Grief
The second time Jesus predicted his death, the disciples were filled with grief. Some say that if they had understood and trusted Jesus, they would not have been sad. But I’m not so sure.
