Spiritual Discernment

yeast of the Pharisees

The Yeast of the Pharisees: A Warning Against Corrupt Influence

Matthew 16:5–12 discusses the yeast of the Pharisees, a metaphor Jesus uses to warn his disciples. A little deception goes a long way if you don’t stay spiritually sharp. The yeast of the Pharisees represents this deception that permeates slowly. In this next interaction, Jesus issues a powerful warning about the unseen but dangerous influence of false […]

Pharisees demand a sign

Pharisees Demand a Sign: When Religion Misses the Miracle

Matthew 16:1–4 recounts how the Pharisees demand a sign from Jesus to test Him. When your heart is hard, no sign is ever enough. In Matthew 16:1–4, Jesus confronts the religious leaders who demanded proof of His authority while ignoring everything He had already done. Here, the Pharisees felt the need to demand a sign. […]

parable of the weeds

The Parable of the Weeds: Trusting God’s Timing in a World of Chaos

Matthew 13:24–30, often referred to as the parable of the weeds, provides profound insights into the coexistence of good and evil. Sometimes it’s hard to tell who’s truly following Jesus. We see hypocrisy in church, evil in society, and injustice that seems to go unchecked. But Jesus assures us—He sees it all, and He’s not done […]

Jesus praises John the Baptist and condemns this generation

Jesus Praises John the Baptist and Condemns This Generation: The Kingdom Requires Boldness

In Matthew 11:7–19, Jesus praises John the Baptist and condemns this generation. He calls John the greatest prophet and exposes the spiritual apathy of a culture that mocks truth. In 2025, believers must learn to recognize Kingdom truth, stand for righteousness, and reject the lukewarm indecision of cultural Christianity.

Anchored in Truth: Staying Faithful as AI Rewrites the World

Are We Reaching for the Tree of Life Again? AI, Immortality, and the Return of Christ

Introduction Technology is advancing at a pace we’ve never seen before. Artificial intelligence, bioengineering, and even the idea of digital immortality are no longer science fiction. They are current goals of leading technologists and futurists. But what does the Bible have to say about these developments, especially in the context of AI and reflecting on […]