July 19, 2026
Jesus delivers a sobering message to the Twelve about what to expect as they embark on their mission to “proclaim the Kingdom”.
Teachings
2026-07-12 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 24
July 12, 2026
Jesus sends out the twelve disciples to proclaim the good news of the Kingdom.
2026-07-05 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 23
July 5, 2026
Although exemplified through individual miracles, Christ’s compassion was for all of mankind.
2026-06-28 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 22
June 28, 2026
Following a brief teaching about the new messianic age, Jesus demonstrates His unrivaled compassion for the broken.
2026-06-21 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 21
June 21, 2026
Upon returning to Capernaum, Jesus draws unwanted attention from the religious leaders.
2026-06-14 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 20
June 14, 2026
Jesus explains two types of miracles.
2026-05-24 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 19
May 24, 2026
Speaking to those attracted by His healing ministry, Jesus warns that discipleship carries a cost.
2026-05-10 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 18
May 10, 2026
The depth of Christ’s compassion is clearly demonstrated through His healing ministry.
2026-04-12 Jim Swanson – Matthew 7:1-11
April 12, 2026
Jesus begins chapter 7 by addressing the human tendency to pay more attention to the shortcomings of others than to our own faults.
2026-03-22 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 13
March 22, 2026
Jesus continues His teaching with instructions about fasting and the importance of storing up “heavenly treasures”.
2026-03-15 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 12
March 15, 2026
Jesus begins chapter 6 by offering instructions on two of Judaism’s most prominent religious obligations: almsgiving and prayer.
2026-03-08 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 11
March 8, 2026
Jesus continues His “radical intensification” of the laws pertaining to oath-taking, retaliation, and loving our enemies.
2025-03-01 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 10
March 1, 2026
Jesus delivers a series of statements intended to bring a sharper, ethical focus to the commands of the Law.
2026-02-22 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 9
February 22, 2026
Jesus continues his description of the “ideal disciple” followed by a brief discourse concerning His relationship to the Law.
22026-01-18 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 4
January 18, 2026
After failing in his first attempt to locate the Christ child, King Herod responds with an unspeakable act of cruelty.
2026-01-11 Jim Swanson – Matthew Part 3
January 11, 2026
The visit of the wise men foreshadows the universal scope of the Gospel.
2025-12-21 Jim Swanson – God is With Us
December 21, 2025
The profound truth of the Incarnation is the real “Reason for the Season”!
2025–12-14 Jim Swanson – Pastoral Epistles Part 33
December 14, 2025
Paul concludes the letter with personal instructions for Timothy, followed by a few final greetings.
2025-12-07 Jim Swanson – Pastoral Epistles Part 32
December 7, 2025
Following a final charge to Timothy, Paul reveals the real reason for the letter.
2025-11-30 Jim Swanson – Pastoral Epistles Part 31
November 30, 2025
Following his final words regarding the false teachers, Paul renews the appeal with which the letter began.
2025-11-23 Jim Swanson – Pastoral Epistles Part 30
November 23, 2025
Paul shifts his focus from Timothy to the false teachers themselves with a final, scathing indictment.
2025-11-16 Jim Swanson – Pastoral Epistles Part 29
November 16, 2025
After providing an analogy to further support what was said in verse 19, Paul emphasizes Timothy’s role as a “peacemaker”.
2025-11-09 Jim Swanson – Pastoral Epistles Part 28
November 9, 2025
With this paragraph, Paul reminds Timothy of the need to persevere in the presence of the false teachers.
2025-11-02 Jim Swanson – Pastoral Epistles Part 27
November 2, 2025
As he concludes his appeal for Timothy to remain faithful, Paul provides the theological basis for that appeal.
2025-10-26 Jim Swanson – Pastoral Epistles, Part 26
October 26, 2025
Following a brief digression to remind Timothy of the disloyalty of “all who are in Asia”, Paul resumes his appeal to Timothy.
2025-10-19 Jim Swanson – Pastoral Epistles Part 25
October 19, 2025
Paul encourages Timothy to remain steadfast in the face of opposition and reminds him of the Holy Spirit’s role in the gospel ministry.