Matthew 16:27-28

Why did Jesus die on the cross? Many of my friends would say he needed to die for me, in my place, for my sins. That’s called substitutionary atonement, and it’s one of the explanations of the cross found in Scripture. But it’s not the primary way Jesus understood his...…

The true king takes on his people’s suffering. Why did Jesus call himself son of man? Here’s a clue: in the Synoptic Gospels, the vast majority of occurrences (78%) are after Peter calls him the Christ. Jesus has used the phrase previously in relation to his authority, but mostly he...…

The human descendant who brings creation back under heaven’s authority observed how birds and animals have places to rest, while he himself had no fortress or palace where he could sleep safely. That’s the homeless king’s response to the person who says, “I will follow you wherever you go.” You’re at a disadvantage if you’re a businessperson who genuinely cares for your customers while your competitors gouge prices, avoid tax, manipulate markets, eradicate competition, underpay staff, profiteer from shortages, and sell vulnerable people what they do not need. Why democracy is not our message Related podcasts The mind of Christ (Phil 2) The royal law (James 2) The church’s role in the world Shaking the chains at Philippi (Acts 16) Beatitudes: blessings from the king Seeking to understand Jesus in the terms he chose to describe himself: son of man (his identity), and kingdom of God (his mission).…

How do we receive Christ? For Catholics, it happens at the mass: eating Christ’s body is receiving him. For Baptists, it’s the moment of personal decision: inviting Christ into my heart is receivin……

“Some standing here will not taste death before they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.”…

If God gives authority to the son of man, “the coming of the son of man” is all about the restoration of God’s reign over the earth.…

Why was Elijah present at the transfiguration? How did he contribute to the message of the event when the spotlight fell on Jesus and heaven declared, “Listen to him!”…

Why was Elijah present at the transfiguration? How did he contribute to the message of the event when the spotlight fell on Jesus and heaven declared, “Listen to him!”…

A crucified king introduces a different kind of power to the world.…

Why was Moses present at Jesus’ transfiguration? How would the disciples have understood the conversation between Jesus and Moses? Moses was Israel’s founder, the servant of the Lord who brought th……