Faith
It May Be a Long Haul
Read: Matthew 25:1-10 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. (v. 3 NIV) We’re used to hearing that Christ’s return may take us
Craig Blomberg September 27, 2025
Read: Matthew 25:1-10 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. (v. 3 NIV) We’re used to hearing that Christ’s return may take us
Read: Matthew 24:23-35 Many will come in my name, claiming, “I am the Messiah,” and will deceive many. (v. 5 NIV) During a week of ministry in Seoul, Korea, in
Read: Matthew 23:32-39 How often I have longed to gather your children together . . . and you were not willing. (v. 37 NIV) I have often wished the Bible
Read: Matthew 22:1-14 Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside. (v. 13 NIV) At first it seems so unfair. A king has thrown a wedding feast for his
Read: Matthew 21:33-46 I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. (v. 43 NIV)
Read: Matthew 20:1-16 I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. (v. 14 NIV) Human nature can be remarkably predictable. I am
Read: Matthew 19:16-26 Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor. (v. 21 NIV) Countless readers of the story of the rich young ruler have asked, “Does God call
Read: Matthew 18:21-35 This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother or sister from your heart. (Matt. 18:35 NIV) Stan stomped out
Read: Matthew 17:19-27 Take the first fish you catch . . . and you will find a four-drachma coin. (v. 27 NIV) Some commentators think this text contains the strangest