Matthew 10 presents one of the most compelling portraits of discipleship in the New Testament, where Jesus commissions his twelve apostles and sends them out as kingdom ambassadors. This pivotal chapter marks a strategic shift in Jesus's ministry, as he begins multiplying his impact by deploying his disciples
Matthew 9 provides a powerful glimpse into Jesus' ministry of miracles and transformative encounters with those in need. The chapter opens with Jesus returning to "his own town" where he's immediately confronted with a paralyzed man brought by friends. Rather than immediately healing the physical
The Didache: Rediscovering the Early Church's Instruction Manual Have you ever wondered what life was like for the very first Christians after the apostles began establishing churches across the Roman world? As it turns out, we have a remarkable window into that time through an ancient document called
In Matthew Chapter 8, we witness a profound demonstration of Jesus's authority in action. After delivering the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), Jesus transitions from telling people about the Kingdom of Heaven to showing them what it looks like through powerful demonstrations of His authority. This chapter