Seeking First the Kingdom (2)

The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most beloved and yet often misunderstood passages of the entire Bible. Many think of it as a blueprint for the gradual improvement of the human race through pacifism, love and generosity. But is Jesus talking to the world in general, or to his disciples in […]

In the beginning of his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus pronounces a blessing on his disciples saying, “Blessed are the poor in spirit”…”blessed are the meek,” “blessed are the pure in heart,” etc. But what does it mean to be meek, or pure in heart, and how does one qualify for this kind of blessing? […]

What does Jesus mean when he tells his disciples that they are the “salt of the earth,” and “the light of the world”? And what are the implications of this for our lives today? Does this text justify the assertion that Christians should not primarily attempt to preach to others, but rather should simply “be […]

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus begins a discussion of the Law of Moses, saying, “You have heard it said, but I say…” How are we to interpret these words? Is Jesus saying that the Mosaic law was too legalistic and needed improvement? Does he end up getting rid of all the strict rules […]

Who is my neighbor? What does Jesus mean when he tells us to love, even our enemies? And what is the point of the command to be “perfect as our heavenly father is perfect?” On this program the hosts are continuing their discussion of The Commands of the New Society as they’re walking through Christ’s […]

In Matthew chapter 6 Jesus warns his followers about various forms of “showy” righteousness, saying “Beware of practicing your righteousness before others in order to be seen by them.” Elsewhere, Jesus criticized the Pharisees for similar reasons, saying that outwardly they were like beautiful decorated tombs, yet inwardly were full of dead bones (Matt 23:27). […]

Why is it important to pray? What does it mean to refer to God as “Our Father?” On this edition of the White Horse Inn the hosts will begin their study of the Lord’s Prayer as they continue their series through Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. The White Horse Inn: know what you believe and […]

What does it mean to “Hallow God’s name?” What are we asking when we pray, “Thy kingdom come?” Why does the Lord’s Prayer begin with these theological issues, rather than with our own practical concerns? The hosts will address these questions and more as they continue to unpack the implications of the Lord’s Prayer as […]

How are we to understand forgiveness? Does God forgive us only on the condition that we forgive others? What does Jesus mean when he calls us to “Seek first the Kingdom of God”? On this special edition of the White Horse Inn recorded before a live audience in Miami, Florida, the hosts will discuss these […]

How are we to interpret the words of Jesus when he says, “Judge not lest you be judged”? Are we to make no judgments at all? Or what about “Seek and you will find?” Doesn’t Paul say that “no one seeks God?” (Rom 3:11). On this edition of the White Horse Inn recorded before a […]

“From the Nile to the Euphrates” (Gen 15:18). The land God gave to his people included today’s Palestine, Jordan, parts of Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. “It would be fine if they took it all,” said U. S. Ambassador to Israel and Baptist minister, Mike Huckabee.

The Sermon on the Mount is, perhaps, the most famous discourse on record from the Lord Jesus. Snippets of this sermon appear in the Gospels of Mark and Luke, but the fullest treatment, of course, occurs in Matthew’s Gospel, chapters 5–7. Spanning three chapters […]

As we look around at the general troubles of the world and at the specific trials we face in our own contexts—ravaging wars, ethnic strife, poverty, pandemic, and persecution—we may wonder if God is really reigning […]

When Jesus was brought before Pilate, he was essentially accused of being a kind of rival king, a usurper to the throne. But when asked, he said, “My kingdom is not of this world.” What are the implications of this statement for us as Christians? For example, should believers separate themselves from the world? The […]