Biblical Breadcrumbs

Jesus is on trial; His most well-known apostle, Peter, is too. Will they pass their respective tests, or will they fail to achieve to God's glory?

Jesus is betrayed, by every friend around Him. No-one helps; everyone leaves.

Jesus heads out to the Mount of Olives, just in time to correct the disciples' false, prideful promises.

Will the disciples understand what's coming? Do they see it? No. Jesus makes it clearer to them... but in their ignorance and malice, we see His mercy even further.

A woman blesses Jesus, but the disciples fight against it. Why do they react in this way? And why can they not see the true work they have to do?

Jesus and the Pharisees: similarities? Differences? We see the two contrasted here, and it should point us to think about ourselves...

The finale of Jesus' last sermon in the book, He wraps up His thoughts by focusing on what they mean for us: that we should take our learning and go out to help others.

The parable of the Talents! Familiar, at least from how often I've heard it, but it's still worth diving into. What's the real problem that Jesus is addressing?

This story really sums up the whole of Matthew 24. Jesus knew what He was doing: this simple teaching establishes some quality, eternal truths.

Hear the conclusion of the whole matter: obey God now, don't wait. Matthew 24 isn't actually that complicated, it's a simple proposition. Be God's now and, whenever the end does come, you'll be set. Hopefully this is a good cap on the entirety of this confusing chapter, as we're looking forward to the next one!

The end of the world! Or is it, really? That's the question that we have to be asking as we investigate further in Matthew 24.

Straight-up: I don't know exactly what's going on here. So, I understand it as best I can: Jesus wants us to be God's right now, while we have time, and He's talking about judgement in a confusing way so as to inspire to do so right now. Sorry for the rambling of this episode...

The beginning of the discussion of the end of the world... or is it? Let's explore the first portion of this chapter and what Jesus is seeking to communicate.

This section's not long by any means, but it's a good setup for where we're going in this next chapter: it's complicated. So, get ready to have a humble mindset and try to work through the questions that arise.

The condemnation closes out: really, Jesus just wants to help them, but they won't let Him. So here we are, left to deal with this tragic section... but do we act any differently than they did?

Jesus' rebuke continues: here, He lays out many specific examples of exactly what the Pharisees are doing. It's a whole lot of evils, even though they're trying to disguise it. The question is, what should they have done differently? And how can we avoid these same mistakes?

Pharisaic ignorance has forced Jesus' hand; now, He has to tell them how the situation really is.

The leaders have questioned Jesus, time and time again; now, it's time for Him to question them. When the Pharisees are put to the test, will they succeed? Join me as we discuss Jesus' question and the implications it brings with it!

What is the greatest commandment? Jesus has the answer. Join me as we delve into a very simple idea, but a difficult application!

Jesus is questioned about the Resurrection's existence: little do His protestors know, they're about to get a lesson in marriage as well. Join me as we try to decipher all of Jesus' wisdom, here!

Jesus is quizzed on taxes; little do His questioners know, the tax they get to pay is supposed to be a whole lot higher. Join me as we see Jesus' answer to another trap the enemies tried to get Him into!

Jesus tells another striking parable here, and this one really stings. How would the Pharisees hear it? And how should we? Join me as we look at this first story in the chapter and how relevant it truly is.

In this short transition statement, we see the reaction of the present leadership to Jesus' teaching. Then, we see them preparing for more... Join me as we examine the Pharisees and see what we can learn from their (poor) example!

Jesus tells this second parable: once there was a vineyard, and be oh-so-careful how you deal with it. Join me as we look at this story and see how we can benefit from its warnings!

Two sons; one command. Which will obey? Jesus tells this story, relating it to both the people of His day and the people of ours. What can we learn from this story? Join me as we examine this passage and its meaning today!