Jesus teaches that in His upside-down kingdom, our worship practices should be motivated by pleasing God rather than impressing others. Examining charitable giving, prayer, and fasting in Matthew 6:1-18, Jesus challenges us to examine the heart...

Jesus offers a revolutionary approach to handling conflict in Matthew 5:38-42, challenging the misapplication of 'an eye for an eye' that had become a personal license for revenge. He teaches us to overcome evil with good rather than escalating...

In Matthew 5:43-48, Jesus addresses a distorted interpretation of God's law that allowed people to limit their love to those like themselves. The religious leaders had twisted Scripture by adding 'hate your enemy' to God's command to 'love your...

Finding freedom begins with vulnerability - laying our brokenness before God and trusting others. When we hide our struggles, we perpetuate cycles of pain that affect everyone around us. True transformation starts with genuine repentance and su...

In a world where loopholes and half-truths have become commonplace, Jesus calls His followers to a higher standard. As we continue through the Sermon on the Mount, we discover what it means to be citizens of God's kingdom, particularly in how w...