Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Matthew 5:6 ESV What is it to hunger and thirst for righteousness? And how can someone who hungers and thirsts for [...]

Darrell W. Johnson in his book, The Beatitudes-Living in Sync with the Reign of God, points out that each of the character qualities Jesus calls “blessed” are not natural human qualities. It is as [...]

From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." Matthew 4:17 NIV Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. [...]

It’s important to remind ourselves that Jesus was, is, and will remain the most intelligent human being and the most effective leader of people who will ever exist. He knows what we are made [...]

Sermon Conversations with Alex and Aaron This week the podcast was held before a live crowd on Monday, September 11, at 6:30 pm at South’s 6510 Community Room – recorded for later, online viewing. [...]

From that time on Jesus began to preach, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near." Matthew 4:17 NIV Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and [...]

Who did Jesus speak to in the Sermon on the Mount? Why does he bring this crowd together? What can we infer that he applies to us today? Normally, when I think of a crowd, [...]

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought [...]

Imagine yourself included in the intimate group of disciples just recently chosen by Jesus. You’ve witnessed him teaching:invigorating new perspectives on the Scriptures, followed by spectacular, unprecedented healings of both physical and mental illnesses. [...]