In this episode, we walk through Matthew 24:14–25:30, where Jesus speaks plainly about the end of the age, the certainty of His return, and the kind of people we’re called to be while we wait. These verses aren’t meant to fuel fear or speculation — they’re a wake-up call to live alert, faithful, and active in the present. From the warnings about deception to the parables of readiness and stewardship, Jesus shifts the focus from predicting timelines to cultivating obedience. The question isn’t when He will come back — it’s whether we’ll be found watchful, prepared, and working when He does.

Jesus never promised an easy future. In Matthew 24:1–13, He warns that many will be deceived, offended, and fall away. This episode challenges shallow faith and calls us to a deeper, enduring trust in Christ—one that survives pressure, confusion, and suffering.

In this passage, Jesus stops answering questions—and starts asking one that exposes everything. What begins as a debate about authority turns into a full confrontation with religious hypocrisy. Jesus names the danger of knowing Scripture without knowing God, of performing faith instead of living it, and of leading others away from the kingdom while claiming to represent it.

But this isn’t just a rant. Beneath the woes is a lament. Beneath the judgment is grief. Jesus speaks hard truth not to dominate, but to warn—and He weeps over the very people who reject Him.

In Matthew 22, Jesus is confronted from every angle—religious authority, political power, and theological certainty all press in at once. What begins with a parable about an ignored invitation turns into a series of calculated questions meant to expose Him. Instead, they expose the questioners.

In Matthew 21:28–46, Jesus tells two powerful parables that confront the gap between what we say and how we live. Through the story of two sons and the tenants of the vineyard, Jesus challenges religious leaders, and us, to examine obedience, repentance, and the fruit our lives produce. This episode explores what it means to truly do the Father’s will, the danger of rejecting God’s authority, and the hope found in responding to Him with humility and faith.

In this episode, we journey from the roadside outside Jericho to the heart of Jerusalem as Jesus moves steadily toward the cross. In Matthew 20:29–21:27, the blind cry out for mercy—and truly see who Jesus is—while religious leaders with sight struggle to recognize His authority. We explore the Triumphal Entry, the cleansing of the temple, and the growing tension as Jesus confronts misplaced worship, hollow religion, and challenged power. As crowds shout “Hosanna” and tables are overturned, one central question echoes through the passage: By what authority does Jesus do these things?

In Matthew 20:17–28, Jesus turns our ideas of power and success completely upside down. As He predicts His suffering and death, the disciples are still chasing status and position—prompting Jesus to redefine what true greatness really looks like. In this episode, we explore the tension between ambition and humility, the meaning of “drinking the cup,” and Jesus’ radical call to servant leadership.

In this episode, we walk through Matthew 19:22–20:16 and take a closer look at how Jesus challenges the way we think about success, reward, and fairness. From the rich young man who can’t quite let go, to the disciples wondering what following Jesus will really cost them, and finally to the surprising parable of the workers in the vineyard, we see just how different God’s kingdom is from the systems we’re used to.

Jesus invites us to wrestle with some honest questions: What are we holding onto? What do we expect in return for our faithfulness? And how do we respond when God’s grace feels… unfair?

This passage reminds us that following Jesus isn’t about earning our place—it’s about trusting a God who is generous beyond measure, whether we arrive early or late.