Kingdom Conflict – Part II – Matthew 4:1-11 How are we to understand the battle between Satan and Jesus? Why would the Holy Spirit lead Jesus into the wilderness? Was the Holy Spirit guilty of tempting him? What role does testing play in the life of a believer? What can we learn from Jesus’ responses...
Kingdom Conflict – Part I – Matthew 4:1-11 – Is there a central theme to the Gospel of Matthew? How does Matthew surface the issue of a spiritual conflict in the opening chapters of the book? What role does Jesus baptism play in a recognition of his role in the cosmos? How does Jesus’ approach...
The Wise Men and the three responses to the Birth of Christ: Matthew 2:1-12. How are we to understand the contemporary responses to the birth of Jesus? What can we learn from the responses of the religious leaders? How did King Herod respond? What makes the journey, the gifts, and the responses of the Wise...
