Matthew 5 ends with a statement from Jesus that is both incredibly clear and incredibly nerve-wracking: “You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48 ESV) Wait… what? If perfection is the standard, then we may as well quit now, right? 
Prayerfully, as we study Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:17-48, we will see how understanding His perfection helps us live lives that, though imperfect, stand out from the world and point other broken people to Him!

Picture Perfect

Psalm 11:3 (NIV) says “When the foundations are being destroyed, what can the righteous do?" In our world today, there are two foundational truths that are being undermined: the biblical idea of justice and the role of women in society. This is not an accident. Women, in their divine design, are indispensable to show humanity the mercy of God and His way to accomplish justice.

Women and Justice

Repentance has many more steps and complexity than just saying you are sorry, but the fruit of repentance is eternal in nature.

In this series, we will discuss the stages of repentance and how it can impact your workplace.

Repenting for Marketplace Revival

Paul is in dire circumstances, yet remains unwavering in his faith. While writing to Timothy from prison, he encourages him to draw strength from the grace found only in Christ. Paul reminds Timothy—and all of us—that God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline. May this plan from 2 Timothy chapters 1-3 inspire and strengthen you as you seek to remain steadfast and guard the gospel.

Strengthened by Grace

Every generation has its challenges and its heroes. Exploring the figure of John the Baptist for six days, we’ll adopt five important lessons on leadership for our time.

Leadership Lessons From John the Baptist

What a wonderful epistle Ephesians is; it is one of my favourites. It is full of revelation about our position in Christ, and our unity in and through him; it includes remarkable insight into what the church is, and plenty of advice about how to live in love - keeping in mind how we are to live is a response to what God has already accomplished for us in Christ...

Reflections From Ephesians

This study invites you to see seasons of hardship, life, and your leadership through a new lens, the way Jesus sees them. Instead of living by the world’s standards, we’ll explore how following His example reshapes our attitudes, choices, and understanding. When we shift our perspective to the Jesus way, we discover freedom, hope, and a way to lead through life’s difficulties that truly makes a difference.

Seasons of Hardship: Live the Jesus Way

What if every trial you face was actually an adventure in disguise? James, who once thought his brother Jesus was insane, discovered how God transforms doubt into devotion through life's most challenging moments. In this 4-day plan, you'll learn to choose joy during trials, find the hidden advantage of adversity, and tap into God's generous wisdom. Your current struggle isn't your ending; this adventure is shaping who you're becoming.

From Doubt to Devotion: How Our Trials Transform Us

Learn that God’s heart is to walk and talk with you. Encounter Jesus as you take him at his word and follow. Adopt simple patterns that will help you experience a transforming friendship with Jesus by walking and talking with him like he’s here because — he is.

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