It’s subtle, but it’s everywhere. We invoke Jesus’ name to bless our opinions. We place Him behind our causes. We trot Him out when we need divine approval. And slowly (almost imperceptibly) Jesus becomes a mascot instead of our Master. A mascot exists to cheer us on.Our Lord calls us to follow. A mascot never confronts.Our Lord disrupts, reorders,Continue reading “Jesus is Our Lord, Not Our Mascot”
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Bible Study Sunday | The Compassion That Sends
Friends, in this week’s edition of Bible Study Sunday, we turn our attention to Matthew 9:35–38, a passage that reveals the heart of Jesus, His compassion for weary people and His call for willing laborers. As we read today’s passage, we’re invited not only to see the need around us, but to pray, listen, and consider howContinue reading “Bible Study Sunday | The Compassion That Sends”
Bible Study Sunday | Compassion That Interrupts, Faith That Perseveres
In Matthew 9:18–34, we witness a whirlwind of encounters: a pleading father, a suffering woman, blind men groping toward hope, and a man held captive by darkness. In each story, we see the kingdom of God colliding with human desperation. Jesus meets every person where they are and calls each one into deeper faith. Today’s passage,Continue reading “Bible Study Sunday | Compassion That Interrupts, Faith That Perseveres”
