Via Emmaus (On the Road)

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 16–20 (Week 4) Matthew 20 (ESV) Laborers in the Vineyard 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 20

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 16–20 (Week 4) What Does the Bible Say about Divorce? A Gospel-Centered Approach to Divorce What Makes a Divorce Biblical? “Jesus on Divorce: How My Mind Has Changed,” (William Heth) — Heth rescinds his previous view and explains why he changed his mind; this shows both sides of the issues … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 19

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 16–20 (Week 4) Church Discipline and the Modern Self: Nurturing a Culture of Communal Accountability in a Day of Autonomous Individualism (Dan Miller) Should Christians Forgive Terrorists? (Chris Brauns) Matthew 18 (ESV) Who Is the Greatest? 18 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in … Continue reading Via Emmaus on th...

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 16–20 (Week 4) The Gates of Hell (Michael Heiser) The Gates of Hades (Rob Phillips) Matthew 17 (ESV) The Transfiguration 17 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 17

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 16–20 (Week 4) The Gates of Hell (Michael Heiser) The Gates of Hades (Rob Phillips) Matthew 16 (ESV) The Pharisees and Sadducees Demand Signs 16 And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered them, “When it is … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 16

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 11–15 (Week 3) Matthew 15 (ESV) Traditions and Commandments 15 Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” 3 He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 15

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 11–15 (Week 3) Matthew 14 (ESV) The Death of John the Baptist 14 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus, 2 and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 14

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 11–15 (Week 3) Matthew 13 (ESV) The Parable of the Sower 13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 13

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 11–15 (Week 3) What Really Swallowed Jonah? (Institute for Creation Research) Matthew 12 (ESV) Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath 12 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 12

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 11–15 (Week 3) Matthew 11 (ESV) Messengers from John the Baptist 11 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 11

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 6–10 (Week 2) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 10 (ESV) The Twelve Apostles 10 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 10

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 6–10 (Week 2) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 9 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 9

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 6–10 (Week 2) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 8 (ESV) Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8 When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 8

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 6–10 (Week 2) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 7 (ESV) Judging Others 7 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 7

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 6–10 (Week 2) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 6 (ESV) Giving to the Needy 6 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 6

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount   Matthew 5 (ESV) The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 5

Further Resources Identifying the Son: A Chiasmus for Christ (Matthew 3:1–4:17) Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 4 (ESV) The Temptation of Jesus 4 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 4

Further Resources Identifying the Son: A Chiasmus for Christ (Matthew 3:1–4:17) Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 3 (ESV) John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is he who was spoken … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 3

Further Resources What Death Steals, the Lord Can Restore: Remembering Easter at Christmas (Matthew 2:16–18) Darkness: The World in Which Christ Was Born Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 2 (English Standard Version) The Visit of the Wise Men 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 2

Further Resources The Genealogy of Jesus Christ: A Christmas Meditation (Matthew 1:1-17) Getting Into 1 Chronicles without Getting Stuck: Or, How to Read a Genealogy Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 1 (English Standard Version) The Genealogy of Jesus Christ 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 1

Update: This is the introduction that kicked off Via Emmaus on the Road in January 2025. And 52 weeks and 260 chapters later, by God’s grace, I can tell you that there is now a 15 minute (sometimes shorter, sometimes longer) podcast for every chapter in the New Testament. Presented from a Reformed point of … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: A Personal Introduction for 2026

Further Resources   Revelation 22 (ESV) The River of Life 22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 22

Further Resources   Revelation 21 (ESV) The New Heaven and the New Earth 21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 21

Further Resources   Revelation 20 (ESV) The Thousand Years 20 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 2 And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, 3 and threw … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 20

Further Resources   Revelation 19 (ESV) Rejoicing in Heaven 19 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2  for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 19