In the final day of public teaching, Jesus affirms His standing as Messiah, criticizes the leaders who will soon secure His death, and highlights the simple faith of a mostly unseen widow. He tears down the traditional models of godliness and promotes a new model to be emulated in the Church.

Today, Pastor Taylor Gabbert wraps up our 2026 Winter Bible Study with a deep dive into 2 Peter 3.

Pastor Taylor Gabbert continues his series through the book of 2 Peter. Today he examines what the apostle has to say about false teachers in the church.

Pastor Taylor Gabbert begins to take us through the book of 2 Peter in part 2 of our annual Winter bible Study.

Contending for the Faith is not the most pleasant of spiritual duties, but it is action required of particular generations of believers at moments of intense spiritual warfare. Jude writes at just such an historical moment. His words are disturbingly relevant for our time.

After the joint encounter of intimidation fails, each party chooses their own approach to trap Jesus into some punishable offense. Pharisees pose a hypocritical question. Sadducees, who did not believe in an afterlife, approach Jesus with an unbiblical inquiry about heaven. And one lone teacher of the Law asks an honest question and receives commendation from Christ. Whom will we choose to imitate?

Jesus now makes the Temple the focal point of His remaining ministry. Following the enthusiastic reception into the city and the dramatic cleansing of the temple courts, a delegation of leaders confronts Jesus regarding His authority to act so boldly. His response is an unmistakable pronouncement of coming judgment. The messianic secret is secret no more!

As the leaves of the fig tree here concealed the fact there was no fruit to enjoy, so the magnificence of the Temple conceals the fact that Israel has not produced the fruit of righteousness expected by God. Both incidents are prophetic warnings of the wrath to fall upon Israel for honoring God with their lips when their heart was far from Him. The passion of Jesus brings both salvation and judgment.