+The Lookout
Jan 31 | Different Discernment
Reading Time: 4 minutes
It is not enough to like or agree with the Sermon on the Mount. One must obey it. Jesus ended this sermon with a decisive call to action. He did so with a series of contrasts.
Jan 31 | Clearing Away the Fog
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount clarifies our vision with regard to prayer, truth, obedience, and others.
Jan 31 | Discovery
Reading Time: 3 minutes
We study the Bible not just to hear and know God’s Word, but to put it into practice. What specific teaching from this study will you put into practice this week?
Jan 24 | Singular Servants
Reading Time: 4 minutes
In this latter half of Matthew 6, Jesus employed at least 18 different metaphors or images to drive home his point. He spoke of treasures, moths, vermin, and thieves. He spoke of eyes, light, darkness, masters, money . . .
Jan 24 | Consider the Birds
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Jesus didn’t say a sparrow would never fall; he said they never fall without the Father’s awareness (Matthew 10:29). Jesus didn’t promise we would escape all hardship. He said whatever happens, he will be with us.
Jan 24 | Discovery
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Study Questions for Groups
Note the short phrase at the end of verse 30, “you of little faith.” What does this phrase indicate to you about Jesus’ audience and his purpose for teaching this?
Jan 17 | Reverse Rewards
Reading Time: 4 minutes
The practice of faith is always public and private. If the practice of faith is only public, then it is hypocritical. If the practice of faith is only private, then we miss the community aspect of it.
Jan 17 | For Mine Is the Kingdom?
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Often I find myself trying to run my own little kingdom—the “kingdom of Dave.” I know that sounds ridiculous, but it won’t sound any better if you substitute your own name in the phrase.