The Deeper Healing of Matthew 8:2: Beyond Physical Restoration Introduction The story in Matthew 8:2 is not just about physical healing. When a man with leprosy knelt before Jesus and said, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean,” he was expressing a deep longing for restoration—beyond his physical ailment. Understanding Leprosy in…

 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. -Matthew 7:13-14 Lies and hate speak loudly.  It does not matter if I agree…

Humility and Community in Addressing Blind Spots Introduction If our blind spots are truly areas that we cannot see, how can we be made aware of them and take corrective action? We suggest two factors are needed to shed light on blind spots: humility and community. The Need for Humility The first need is the…

Shedding Light on Human Need Introduction Jesus realized that humanity needed clarity and guidance. The first step was to shine a light on the situation so that humanity could see themselves clearly. The law provided a pattern of behavior, but until Jesus came in the fullness of grace and truth, we couldn’t fully comprehend its…