Sermon on the Mount E15 – In Matthew 5:38-42, Jesus offers wisdom from the Torah about retaliation, justice, and nonviolent resistance to injustice. He references a series of laws in Exodus 21, Leviticus 24, and Deuteronomy 19, all of which contain the familiar language of “eye for eye, tooth for tooth.” Jesus reveals the surprising wisdom within these laws, ... Show More
Oct 26
The Spirit as the Third Person of the Trinity
Spirit of God E15 — Some New Testament passages present the Spirit as a distinct agent, or entity, who teaches, reminds, and even dwells within Jesus' followers. But more often, the Bible describes the Spirit as God's power, presence, or energy. So what led early Christians to co ... Show More
58m 29s
May 2025
Jesus Doesn’t Hold Back: Truth for the Religious Heart: Episode 23 Of Our Study Of Matthew
In this episode of Bible Reading and Coffee Drinking, we walk through Matthew 23, where Jesus speaks directly—and boldly—to the religious leaders of His day. He calls out their hypocrisy, pride, and obsession with appearances while neglecting justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Thi ... Show More
28m 59s
Jun 2023
Teaching | A Haunting Way to End a Sermon | Gospel of Matthew
What do we do the Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount? Jesus ends his manifesto of life in the kingdom of the heavens, not with a pep talk or feel-good story, but with a warning about what happens when we don’t put his teachings into practice. John Mark argues that, in th ... Show More
51m 53s
Nov 2023
Sermon: “Jesus Came to Fulfill the Law” - How Pharisees and Penal Substitution Miss Jesus for the Law
<p>Matthew chapter 5 depicts Jesus' accomplishment or fulfillment of the law as a direct reference to his person, his teaching, and his kingdom which the Mosaic law only pointed toward. Jesus ushers in a righteousness that abrogates and contradicts the law, such that one cannot " ... Show More
31m 4s
May 2025
Invitations, Traps, and the Greatest Commandment: Episode 22 Of Our Study Of Matthew
In this episode of Bible Reading and Coffee Drinking, we explore Matthew 22, where Jesus tells a powerful parable about a wedding feast—and the invitation everyone is given. He’s also challenged with tricky questions about taxes, the resurrection, and the law. But He answers with ... Show More
30 m