The feeding of the 4,000, is a testament to Jesus’ boundless compassion and provision. It serves both as a needed reminder and as a gentle rebuke of our forgetfulness.

Consider our union with Christ and how that plays out We are called to live as one body, reflecting Christ’s sacrifice.

Focused on Matthew 15:21–31, “Crumbs from the Master’s Table,” considers… read more

Here Paul contrasts the futile, darkened lifestyle of those without Christ with the transformed life believers are called to live.

Jesus confronts escalating Pharisee criticism, exposing their replacement of God’s law with tradition. We see our own tendency to substitute God’s commands with easier rules, rather than relying on Christ’s fulfillment of the law.

We see Jesus’ arrival spreading quickly, his healing power, and his complete salvation. Jesus saves fully, holds us firmly, and calls us to share his good news.

Christ gives gifts like apostles, prophets, etc., to equip believers. We grow the church by using our varying gifts in service.

Matthew 14:22-36 shows Jesus as both fully human and fully God, demonstrating his power over creation for our salvation.

Exploring unity, linking godly character to it, and highlighting the church as an interdependent body in contrast to self-sufficiency.