Illustrations from Matthew
407 illustrations referencing Matthew
Nature Illustration: Harvest and Gratitude
Consider harvest and gratitude in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Matthew 6:25-34 reframes harvest and gratitude with wonder, humility...
Science Illustration: Learning from Failure
Consider learning from failure in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Matthew 6:25-34 reframes learning from failure with wonder, humility...
Scriptural Insight: Grace - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight The Hebrew/Greek meaning of grace points to spiritual reality that transforms our understanding.
Science Illustration: Earth Sciences and God’s Providence
Consider earth sciences and god’s providence in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Matthew 6:25-34 reframes earth sciences and god’s prov...
Biblical Truth: Grace - Reflection
A theological reflection on this insight In the biblical context, grace represents sacred calling that speaks to ministry.
Nature Illustration: Ants and Small Wisdoms
Consider ants and small wisdoms in the modern world. Scientific and natural insights can deepen discipleship when held under Christ. Matthew 6:25-34 reframes ants and small wisdoms with wonder, humili...
Scriptural Insight: Grace - Application
A practical application of this insight The Hebrew/Greek meaning of grace points to spiritual reality that transforms our understanding.
Biblical Truth: Humility - Commentary
A biblical commentary on this insight The Hebrew/Greek meaning of humility points to sacred mystery that transforms our understanding.
The Example of Salvation - Story
A story related to this content The example of Michael shows that salvation is not about works but about faith.
A Story of Gentleness - Story
A story related to this content The example of Mary shows that gentleness is not about works but about love.
The Day of Judgment: Justice and Mercy United - Story
A story related to this content The final judgment is both Christianity's most sobering and most comforting doctrine. Sobering because every person will give account for their deeds (2 Corinthians 5:...
When Forgiveness - Story
A story related to this content Just as a river flowing to the sea, forgiveness teaches us that perseverance leads to growth.
Digital Disciples: Living Faith Online - Story
A story related to this content Social media has created unprecedented opportunities for Christian witness and unprecedented temptations for Christian failure. Every post, share, and comment is a form of witness—but what are we witnessing to?...
The Beatitudes: Kingdom Values in an Upside-Down World - Story
A story related to this content The Beatitudes present a radical reversal of worldly values. Jesus begins His most famous sermon by declaring blessed those whom the world considers cursed: the poor, ...
A Story of Self-control - Story
A story related to this content In moments of crisis, we see how self-control provides freedom to those who act.
When Humility - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The story of Elizabeth illustrates how humility transforms lives through love.
A Story of Gentleness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content The example of Mary shows that gentleness is not about works but about love.
The Power of Peace - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content In seasons of waiting, we see how peace provides freedom to those who act.
The Power of Peace - Story
A story related to this content Just as a tree rooted deep, peace teaches us that obedience leads to blessing.
When Kindness - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a mirror reflecting truth, kindness requires pray to see {result}.
When Humility - Story
A story related to this content The story of Elizabeth illustrates how humility transforms lives through love.
The Power of Understanding - Story
A story related to this content The example of John shows that understanding is not about perfection but about love.
Believer's Baptism and Church Autonomy - Story
A story related to this content Baptist distinctives center on biblical authority and individual responsibility before God. The Ethiopian eunuch's question epitomizes Baptist conviction: 'What can stand in the way of my being baptized?...
When Justice - Contemporary Example
A contemporary example of this content Like a mirror reflecting truth, justice requires obey to see {result}.