Matthew 5:17-18 has not been without controversy. What exactly did Jesus mean by fulfilling the law and the prophets? Has the law been fulfilled? How? What application does this have for us? Contextual Background: Matthew 5 contains one of Jesus’ most well known sermons – the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus was early in...
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Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1.9-16 Introduction: The outcome of our faith is the salvation of our souls. In order to be saved…we must prepare minds for action, be sober in spirit, and fix our hope completely on God’s grace. We must not be conformed to our former lusts. Peter says to be holy…yourselves…in all...
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Scripture Reference: Matthew 6:31-34 Introduction: Wouldn’t it be wonderful to live in a time when life was simple? Ultimate dream. What do you envision?  What do these times look like? Very often, when we say we want to go back to the good old days – when life was simple – we mean: We...
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