David Hall

…From Matthew’s Gospel Read Matt. 10:32-33 This just in: the Bible answers the question about how converts in hostile countries are to bear witness to Christ: Publicly. That, at least,…

Read Matthew 5:1-6 While only the written Word of God is perfect and free from errors, still God has ordained the preaching of his Word, i. e., the careful explanation…

Read Matthew 4:6-11 Let’s conclude our study of temptation by observing how Jesus teaches us to repel temptation. Already we have seen that God’s Spirit allows temptation to occur; we…

God is gracious in providing a practical manual for dealing with temptation early in the first Gospel. Every believer can benefit from seeing how our Lord dealt with temptation. In…

Read Matthew 4:1-10 Here’s the situation. You are away on a business trip; you are lonely and want some company. And, it is far too easy to locate such company…

Read Mt 3:11-17 Baptism can be a confusing topic. This symbol, however, is so important that God the Father had God the Son baptized. Thankfully, he also provides clear information…

Read Matthew 3:8-12 For Jesus, Repentance was a mainstay in his preaching and ministry. It is a first truth in the first gospel. It has an early place in the…

Read Matthew 3:1-1 Repentance is a medicine that we need in regular dosage. That sounds rather bracing, I know. But think about it. Most of us view repentance as something…

Read Mt. 1:22-2:12 Sometimes in conversation, we find ourselves talking about a great person, and after extolling his/her virtue, it is pointed out that this great person has remarkable humility…

Read Matthew 1:18-25  If you were God and you were sending your Son into the world to save the world . . . into what kind of family would you…

Read Matthew 1:18-25 No dad would believe it. Sure, dads are gullible at times, but if your teenage daughter came to you and said, “I’m carrying a child, and I…