Matthew 2:1-12: Exceeding Joy

By Josh Moody | January 3, 2025 |

Genesis 5-8, Psalm 3, Matthew 2:1-12, Acts 2:1-21 Matthew 2:1-12: The visit of the “wise men” is a famous story—but what exactly is it intended to teach us? To begin with, the focus is on “worship” (three times repeated in these twelve verses), and in particular, a contrast between the response of Herod and the…

Read More

Matthew 1:18-25: God and Savior

By Josh Moody | January 2, 2025 |

Genesis 3-4, Psalm 2, Matthew 1:18-25, Acts 1:12-26 Matthew 1:18-25: The birth of Jesus Christ, as we remember at Christmas, is the fulcrum of the world, the center point of history, and the very pinnacle of God’s salvation plan—as it works its way out through the life, death, resurrection, ascension and return of the Lord…

Read More

Matthew 1:1-17: God’s Saving King

By Josh Moody | January 1, 2025 |

Genesis 1-2, Psalm 1, Matthew 1:1-17, Acts 1:1-11 Matthew 1:1-17: Genealogies are not normally thought to be best-selling literature. But in certain contexts, and when rightly understood, they are thrilling. Missionaries tell me that in some cultures the translation of the Bible most eagerly anticipated is the genealogy. That is because, in cultures where family…

Read More