Matthew
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Love God, Love Others: Recovering the Meaning of the Greatest Commandment
“Love God, Love Others.” It makes for a catchy mission statement. It is a simple summary of Christ’s words concerning the greatest commandment in Matthew 22. We must admit, however, that it can sound a little vague. It leaves many questions unanswered. It allows room for a wide range of interpretations. The statement itself does
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Matthew 3–7 Reflection
As you think back on what you have read this week, remember Matthew’s purpose in writing his Gospel: to proclaim that Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah. We see this clearly in the Old Testament prophecies that Matthew directly connects to Christ throughout the opening chapters of his Gospel. But we should not neglect the
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Rehitching the Gospels to the Old Testament
When we survey the state of the church today, we find a solemn reality: many believers lack a clear understanding of our primary calling as disciples of Christ—to make disciples (Matt. 28:18–20). Look more closely and the issue becomes even more concerning. The church is producing very few disciple-makers—men and women bold enough to share