by Jacob D. Gerber | Jan 12, 2014 | Bible, M'Cheyne Bible Readings
In Matthew 12, Jesus states three times that “something greater than _____ is here.” First, he says in Matthew 12:6 that I tell you, something greater than the temple is here. Second (and third), he says in Matthew 12:41-42 that The men of Nineveh will...
by Jacob D. Gerber | Jan 2, 2014 | M'Cheyne Bible Readings
Genesis 2; Matthew 2; Ezra 2; Acts 2 As I noted yesterday in the reflection on Matthew 1, Matthew’s gospel is written specifically to explain to the Jews that Jesus is the Messiah. What makes Matthew 2 interesting, then, is its international focus. First,...
by Jacob D. Gerber | Jan 1, 2014 | M'Cheyne Bible Readings
Genesis 1; Matthew 1; Ezra 1; Acts 1 When we start a new Bible reading plan, it’s easy to become discouraged the first time we come to something in the Bible that doesn’t correspond to our 21st century ideas of “interesting” writing. Right away...
by Jacob D. Gerber | Nov 13, 2013 | Bible, Preaching
Post Series on Luke 14:12-24: Do You Want to Be Repaid at the Resurrection of the Just? (Luke 14:12-14) Do You Want to Eat Bread in the Kingdom of God? (Luke 14:15) Do You Want to Taste God’s Banquet? (Luke 14:16-24) In response to the dinner guest’s...
by Jacob D. Gerber | Nov 12, 2013 | Bible, Preaching
Post Series on Luke 14:12-24: Do You Want to Be Repaid at the Resurrection of the Just? (Luke 14:12-14) Do You Want to Eat Bread in the Kingdom of God? (Luke 14:15) Do You Want to Taste God’s Banquet? (Luke 14:16-24) Yesterday, we looked at Luke 14:12-14, where...