Writings

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 20

Further Resources Questions for Luke 17–21 (Week 13) Luke 20 (ESV) The Authority of Jesus Challenged 20 One day, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up 2 and said to him, “Tell us by what authority you do these things, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 20

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 19

Further Resources Questions for Luke 17–21 (Week 13) Luke 19 (ESV) Jesus and Zacchaeus 19 He entered Jericho and was passing through. 2 And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. 3 And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 19

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 18

Further Resources Questions for Luke 17–21 (Week 13) Luke 18 (ESV) The Parable of the Persistent Widow 18 And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. 2 He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. 3 And there … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 18

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 17

Further Resources Questions for Luke 17–21 (Week 13) Luke 17 (ESV) Temptations to Sin 17 And he said to his disciples, “Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! 2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 17

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 16

Further Resources Questions for Luke 12–16 (Week 12) Luke 16 (ESV) The Parable of the Dishonest Manager 16 He also said to the disciples, “There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. 2 And he called him and said to him, ‘What is … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 16

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 15

Further Resources Questions for Luke 12–16 (Week 12) Luke 15 (ESV) The Parable of the Lost Sheep 15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” 3 So he told them this parable: 4 “What man of … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 15

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 14 (Plus Bonus Time)

Further Resources Questions for Luke 12–16 (Week 12) Luke 14 (ESV) Healing of a Man on the Sabbath 14 One Sabbath, when he went to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees, they were watching him carefully. 2 And behold, there was a man before him who had dropsy. 3 And Jesus responded to the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 14 (Plus Bonus Time)

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 13

Further Resources Questions for Luke 12–16 (Week 12) Luke 13 (ESV) Repent or Perish 13 There were some present at that very time who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And he answered them, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans, because … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 13

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 12

Further Resources Questions for Luke 12–16 (Week 12) Luke 12 (ESV) Beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees 12 In the meantime, when so many thousands of the people had gathered together that they were trampling one another, he began to say to his disciples first, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 12

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 11

Further Resources Questions for Luke 7–11 (Week 11) In his book The Four: A Survey of the Gospels, Peter Leithart provides an outline of Luke 9:51–40 (pp. 179–180. As you read Luke 9–19, you should compare this outline with the biblical text. If his outline is correct, then it puts stress on the coming judgment … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 11

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 10

Further Resources Questions for Luke 7–11 (Week 11) In his book The Four: A Survey of the Gospels, Peter Leithart provides an outline of Luke 9:51–40 (pp. 179–180. As you read Luke 9–19, you should compare this outline with the biblical text. If his outline is correct, then it puts stress on the coming judgment … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 10

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 9

Further Resources Questions for Luke 7–11 (Week 11) In his book The Four: A Survey of the Gospels, Peter Leithart provides an outline of Luke 9:51–40 (pp. 179–180. As you read Luke 9–19, you should compare this outline with the biblical text. If his outline is correct, then it puts stress on the coming judgment … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 9

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 8

Further Resources Questions for Luke 7–11 (Week 11) Luke 8 (ESV) Women Accompanying Jesus 8 Soon afterward he went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with him, 2 and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 8

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 7

Further Resources Questions for Luke 7–11 (Week 11)  Luke 7:1–50 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Centurion’s Servant 7 After he had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. 2 Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. 3 When the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 7

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 6

Further Resources Questions for Luke 2–6 (Week 10) Seeing Melchizedek in the Book of 1 Samuel (Lecture at Toronto Baptist Seminary) Luke 6 (ESV) Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath 6 On a Sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands. 2 But … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 6

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 5

Further Resources Questions for Luke 2–6 (Week 10) Luke 5 (ESV) Jesus Calls the First Disciples 5 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 5

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 4

Further Resources Questions for Luke 2–6 (Week 10) Luke 4 (ESV) The Temptation of Jesus 4 And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness 2 for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 4

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 3

Further Resources  Questions for Luke 2–6 (Week 10) Luke 3 (ESV) John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3 In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituraea and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 3

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 2

Further Resources Questions for Luke 2–6 (Week 10) Angels Over the Outer Fields (Sermon on Luke 2:8–14) Finding Jesus with the Shepherds (Sermon on Luke 2:14–20) Luke 2 (ESV) The Birth of Jesus Christ 2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 2

Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 1

Further Resources Questions for Mark 13–Luke 1 (Week 9) Mary’s Magnificat (Sermon by David Schrock) Luke 1 (ESV) Dedication to Theophilus 1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Luke 1

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 16

Further Resources Questions for Mark 13–Luke 1 (Week 9) “A Case for the Longer Ending of Mark” (Text & Canon, James Snapp, Jr.) “A Case against the Longer Ending of Mark” (Text & Canon, Peter M. Head) Go and Preach No More? Six Contextual Problems with John 7:53–8:11 (Via Emmaus) Mark 16 (ESV) The Resurrection … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 16

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 15

Further Resources Questions for Mark 13–Luke 1 (Week 9) Reading Mark 13 in Context: Seeing 16 Connections between Jesus’s Olivet Discourse and His Death and Ascension Mark 15 (ESV) Jesus Delivered to Pilate 15 And as soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. And … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 15

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 14

Further Resources Questions for Mark 13–Luke 1 (Week 9) Reading Mark 13 in Context: Seeing 16 Connections between Jesus’s Olivet Discourse and His Death and Ascension Mark 14 (ESV)   The Plot to Kill Jesus 14 It was now two days before the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes were … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 14

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 13

Further Resources Questions for Mark 13–Luke 1 (Week 9) Reading Mark 13 in Context: Seeing 16 Connections between Jesus’s Olivet Discourse and His Death and Ascension Mark 13 (ESV) Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple 13 And as he came out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, “Look, Teacher, what wonderful stones … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 13

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 12

Further Resources Questions for Mark 8–Mark 12 (Week 8) Mark 12 (ESV) The Parable of the Tenants 12 And he began to speak to them in parables. “A man planted a vineyard and put a fence around it and dug a pit for the winepress and built a tower, and leased it to tenants and went … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 12

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 11

Further Resources Questions for Mark 8–Mark 12 (Week 8) “‘Whatever You Ask’ for the Missionary Purposes of the Eschatological Temple: Quotation and Typology in Mark 11–12” (SBJT Article by Nicholas Piotrowski) Mark 11 (ESV) The Triumphal Entry 11 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 11

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 10

Further Resources Questions for Mark 8–Mark 12 (Week 8) Mark 10 (ESV) Teaching About Divorce 10 And he left there and went to the region of Judea and beyond the Jordan, and crowds gathered to him again. And again, as was his custom, he taught them. 2 And Pharisees came up and in order to test him … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 10

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 9

Further Resources Questions for Mark 8–Mark 12(Week 8) Mark 9 (ESV) 9 And he said to them, “Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power.” The Transfiguration 2 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 9

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 8

Further Resources Questions for Mark 8–Mark 12(Week 8) Mark 8 (ESV) Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand 8 In those days, when again a great crowd had gathered, and they had nothing to eat, he called his disciples to him and said to them, 2 “I have compassion on the crowd, because they have been with me now … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 8

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 7

Further Resources Questions for Mark 3–Mark 7 (Week 7) Seeing the Grace of Christ (Better) through the Chiasm of Mark 6:7–8:30 (Via Emmaus) Mark 7 (ESV) Traditions and Commandments 7 Now when the Pharisees gathered to him, with some of the scribes who had come from Jerusalem, 2 they saw that some of his disciples ate with … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 7

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 6

Further Resources Questions for Mark 3–Mark 7 (Week 7) Seeing the Grace of Christ (Better) through the Chiasm of Mark 6:7–8:30 (Via Emmaus) What John the Baptist’s Bullhorn Teaches Us about the Good News (Via Emmaus) Mark 6 (ESV) Jesus Rejected at Nazareth 6 He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 6

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 5

Further Resources Questions for Mark 3–Mark 7 (Week 7) Where Do Demons Come From? (Michael Heiser) — A short article explaining the background to the origin of demons/unclean spirits. Mark 5 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Man with a Demon 5 They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes. 2 And when … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 5

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 4

Further Resources Questions for Mark 3–Mark 7 (Week 7) The Theology of Sleep (Sermon on Mark 4:26–29 by John MacArthur) Mark 4 (ESV) The Parable of the Sower 4 Again he began to teach beside the sea. And a very large crowd gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat in it … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 4

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 3

Further Resources Questions for Mark 3–Mark 7 (Week 7) Mark 3 (ESV) A Man with a Withered Hand 3 Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there with a withered hand. 2 And they watched Jesus, to see whether he would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse him. 3 And he said … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 3

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 2

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 26–Mark 2 (Week 6) Mark 2 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Paralytic 2 And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 2

Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 1

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 26–Mark 2 (Week 6) Where Do Demons Come From? (Michael Heiser) — A short article explaining the background to the origin of demons/unclean spirits. Mark 1 (ESV) John the Baptist Prepares the Way 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 As it is written in … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Mark 1

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 28

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 26–Mark 2 (Week 6) “Disciples Make Disciples”: A Vital Truth That Needs Further Elaboration (Via Emmaus Article) Matthew 28 (ESV) The Resurrection 28 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 28

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 27

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 26–Mark 2 (Week 6) The Great Divide: Embracing the Strangeness of Seeing the Dead Come to Life (Matthew 27:51–54) Matthew 27 (ESV) Jesus Delivered to Pilate 27 When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. 2 And they … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 27

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 26

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 26–Mark 2 (Week 6) Four Reasons for Taking the Lord’s Supper Every Lord’s Day  (Via Emmaus Article) Matthew 26 (ESV) The Plot to Kill Jesus 26 When Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said to his disciples, 2 “You know that after two days the Passover is coming, and the Son … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 26

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 25

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 21–25 (Week 5) Matthew 25 (ESV) The Parable of the Ten Virgins 25 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 For when the foolish took their lamps, they took … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 25

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 24

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 21–25 (Week 5) (Handout) Leaving Left Behind Behind: Sixteen Ways to Read Matthew 24 with the Grain of Scripture (Via Emmaus Article) — this is the one mentioned on the podcast A Little Help with Daniel 11:1–12:3: Three Aids for Reading This Challenging Chapter (Via Emmaus Article) Finding Resurrection Life … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 24

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 23

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 21–25 (Week 5) Matthew 23 (ESV) Seven Woes to the Scribes and Pharisees 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, 2 “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat, 3 so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 23

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 22

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 21–25 (Week 5) Matthew 22 (ESV) The Parable of the Wedding Feast 22 And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, 2 “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, 3 and sent his servants to call those who were invited to … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 22

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 21

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 21–25 (Week 5) Matthew 21 (ESV) The Triumphal Entry 21 Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village in front of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 21

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 20

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 16–20 (Week 4) Matthew 20 (ESV) Laborers in the Vineyard 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a master of a house who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 20

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 19

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 16–20 (Week 4) What Does the Bible Say about Divorce? A Gospel-Centered Approach to Divorce What Makes a Divorce Biblical? “Jesus on Divorce: How My Mind Has Changed,” (William Heth) — Heth rescinds his previous view and explains why he changed his mind; this shows both sides of the issues … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 19

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 18

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 16–20 (Week 4) Church Discipline and the Modern Self: Nurturing a Culture of Communal Accountability in a Day of Autonomous Individualism (Dan Miller) Should Christians Forgive Terrorists? (Chris Brauns) Matthew 18 (ESV) Who Is the Greatest? 18 At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 18

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 17

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 16–20 (Week 4) The Gates of Hell (Michael Heiser) The Gates of Hades (Rob Phillips) Matthew 17 (ESV) The Transfiguration 17 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 17

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 16

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 16–20 (Week 4) The Gates of Hell (Michael Heiser) The Gates of Hades (Rob Phillips) Matthew 16 (ESV) The Pharisees and Sadducees Demand Signs 16 And the Pharisees and Sadducees came, and to test him they asked him to show them a sign from heaven. 2 He answered them, “When it is … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 16

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 15

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 11–15 (Week 3) Matthew 15 (ESV) Traditions and Commandments 15 Then Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and said, 2 “Why do your disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat.” 3 He answered them, “And why do you break the commandment … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 15

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 14

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 11–15 (Week 3) Matthew 14 (ESV) The Death of John the Baptist 14 At that time Herod the tetrarch heard about the fame of Jesus, 2 and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist. He has been raised from the dead; that is why these miraculous powers are at … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 14

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 13

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 11–15 (Week 3) Matthew 13 (ESV) The Parable of the Sower 13 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 13

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 12

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 11–15 (Week 3) What Really Swallowed Jonah? (Institute for Creation Research) Matthew 12 (ESV) Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath 12 At that time Jesus went through the grainfields on the Sabbath. His disciples were hungry, and they began to pluck heads of grain and to eat. 2 But when the Pharisees … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 12

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 11

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 11–15 (Week 3) Matthew 11 (ESV) Messengers from John the Baptist 11 When Jesus had finished instructing his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities. 2 Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples 3 and … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 11

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 10

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 6–10 (Week 2) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 10 (ESV) The Twelve Apostles 10 And he called to him his twelve disciples and gave them … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 10

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 9

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 6–10 (Week 2) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 9 (ESV) Jesus Heals a Paralytic 9 And getting into a boat he crossed over and came … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 9

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 8

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 6–10 (Week 2) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 8 (ESV) Jesus Cleanses a Leper 8 When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 8

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 7

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 6–10 (Week 2) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 7 (ESV) Judging Others 7 “Judge not, that you be not judged. 2 For with the judgment you … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 7

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 6

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 6–10 (Week 2) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 6 (ESV) Giving to the Needy 6 “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 6

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 5

Further Resources Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Seven Evidences the Sermon on the Mount is an Exposition of the New Covenant A Mountain, A Map, and a Mercy Seat: An Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount   Matthew 5 (ESV) The Sermon on the Mount 5 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 5

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 4

Further Resources Identifying the Son: A Chiasmus for Christ (Matthew 3:1–4:17) Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 4 (ESV)

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 3

Further Resources Identifying the Son: A Chiasmus for Christ (Matthew 3:1–4:17) Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 3 (ESV) John the Baptist Prepares the Way 3 In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 2 “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 3 For this is he who was spoken … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 3

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 2

Further Resources What Death Steals, the Lord Can Restore: Remembering Easter at Christmas (Matthew 2:16–18) Darkness: The World in Which Christ Was Born Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 2 (English Standard Version) The Visit of the Wise Men 2 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 2

Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 1

Further Resources The Genealogy of Jesus Christ: A Christmas Meditation (Matthew 1:1-17) Getting Into 1 Chronicles without Getting Stuck: Or, How to Read a Genealogy Questions for Matthew 1–5 (Week 1) Matthew 1 (English Standard Version) The Genealogy of Jesus Christ 1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Matthew 1

Via Emmaus on the Road: A Personal Introduction for 2026

Update: This is the introduction that kicked off Via Emmaus on the Road in January 2025. And 52 weeks and 260 chapters later, by God’s grace, I can tell you that there is now a 15 minute (sometimes shorter, sometimes longer) podcast for every chapter in the New Testament. Presented from a Reformed point of … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: A Personal Introduction for 2026

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 22

Further Resources   Revelation 22 (ESV) The River of Life 22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 22

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 21

Further Resources   Revelation 21 (ESV) The New Heaven and the New Earth 21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. 2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 21

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 20

Further Resources   Revelation 20 (ESV) The Thousand Years 20 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 2 And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, 3 and threw … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 20

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 19

Further Resources   Revelation 19 (ESV) Rejoicing in Heaven 19 After this I heard what seemed to be the loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, crying out, “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God, 2  for his judgments are true and just; for he has judged the great prostitute who corrupted … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 19

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 18

Further Resources   Revelation 18 (ESV) The Fall of Babylon 18 After this I saw another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and the earth was made bright with his glory. 2 And he called out with a mighty voice, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a dwelling place for demons, a … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 18

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 17

Further Resources A Little Help With Daniel 11:1–12:4: Three Aids for Reading This Challenging Chapter Revelation 17 (ESV) The Great Prostitute and the Beast 17 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute who is seated on many … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 17

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 16

Further Resources   Revelation 16 (ESV) The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath 16 Then I heard a loud voice from the temple telling the seven angels, “Go and pour out on the earth the seven bowls of the wrath of God.” 2 So the first angel went and poured out his bowl on the earth, and harmful … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 16

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 15

Further Resources   Revelation 15 (ESV) The Seven Angels with Seven Plagues 15 Then I saw another sign in heaven, great and amazing, seven angels with seven plagues, which are the last, for with them the wrath of God is finished. 2 And I saw what appeared to be a sea of glass mingled with fire—and also … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 15

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 14

Further Resources   Revelation 14 (ESV) The Lamb and the 144,000 14 Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven like the roar of many waters and like the sound … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 14

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 13

Further Resources   Revelation 13 (ESV) The First Beast 13 And I saw a beast rising out of the sea, with ten horns and seven heads, with ten diadems on its horns and blasphemous names on its heads. 2 And the beast that I saw was like a leopard; its feet were like a bear’s, and its … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 13

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 12

Further Resources   Revelation 12 (ESV) The Woman and the Dragon 12 And a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. 2 She was pregnant and was crying out in birth pains and the agony of giving birth. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 12

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 11

Further Resources   Revelation 11 (ESV) The Two Witnesses 11 Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, “Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there, 2 but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 11

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 10

Further Resources   Revelation 10 (ESV) The Angel and the Little Scroll 10 Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, wrapped in a cloud, with a rainbow over his head, and his face was like the sun, and his legs like pillars of fire. 2 He had a little scroll open in his hand. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 10

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 9

Further Resources   Revelation 9 (ESV) 9 And the fifth angel blew his trumpet, and I saw a star fallen from heaven to earth, and he was given the key to the shaft of the bottomless pit. 2 He opened the shaft of the bottomless pit, and from the shaft rose smoke like the smoke of a … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 9

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 8

Further Resources   Revelation 8 (ESV) The Seventh Seal and the Golden Censer When the Lamb opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour. 2 Then I saw the seven angels who stand before God, and seven trumpets were given to them. 3 And another angel came and stood at the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 8

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 7

Further Resources   Revelation 7 (ESV) The 144,000 of Israel Sealed 7 After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth, that no wind might blow on earth or sea or against any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the rising … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 7

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 6

Further Resources   Revelation 6 (ESV) The Seven Seals 6 Now I watched when the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, “Come!” 2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse! And its rider had a bow, and a crown was … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 6

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 5

Further Resources   Revelation 5 (ESV) The Scroll and the Lamb 5 Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 5

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 4

Further Resources   Revelation 4 (ESV) The Throne in Heaven 4 After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven! And the first voice, which I had heard speaking to me like a trumpet, said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” 2 At once I was … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 4

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 3

Further Resources   Revelation 3 (ESV) To the Church in Sardis 3 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. “ ‘I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 3

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 2

Further Resources   Revelation 2 (ESV) To the Church in Ephesus 2 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “ ‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 2

Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 1 (With an Introduction to Revelation)

Further Resources   Revelation 1 (ESV) Prologue 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Revelation 1 (With an Introduction to Revelation)

Via Emmaus on the Road: Jude

Further Resources   Jude (ESV) Greeting 1 Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, To those who are called, beloved in God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. Judgment on False Teachers 3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: Jude

Via Emmaus on the Road: 3 John

Further Resources A Theology of the Face: How Endless Mask-Wearing Hides the Image of God and Hinders the Church 3 John (ESV) Greeting 1 The elder to the beloved Gaius, whom I love in truth. 2 Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 3 John

Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 John

Further Resources   2 John (ESV) Greeting 1 The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in truth, and not only I, but also all who know the truth, 2 because of the truth that abides in us and will be with us forever: 3 Grace, mercy, and peace will be with us, from … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 John

Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 5

Further Resources   1 John 5 (ESV) Overcoming the World 5 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 5

Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 4

Further Resources   1 John 4 (ESV) Test the Spirits 4 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 4

Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 3

Further Resources   1 John 3 (ESV) 3 See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 3

Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 2

Further Resources   1 John 2 (ESV) Christ Our Advocate 2 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. 2 He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 2

Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 1

Further Resources   1 John 1 (ESV) The Word of Life 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life— 2 the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 John 1

Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Peter 3

Further Resources From Creation to New Creation: A Seven Day Pattern in Genesis 1–3 The First Day of the Lord (Genesis 3): Seven Reasons the Fall Occurred on the Seventh Day 2 Peter 3 (ESV) The Day of the Lord Will Come 3 This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Peter 3

Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Peter 2

Further Resources   2 Peter 2 (ESV) False Prophets and Teachers 2 But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow their sensuality, and because … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Peter 2

Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Peter 1

Further Resources   2 Peter 1 (ESV) Greeting Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who have obtained a faith of equal standing with ours by the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ: 2 May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 2 Peter 1

Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Peter 5

Further Resources   1 Peter 5 (ESV) Shepherd the Flock of God 5 So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Peter 5

Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Peter 4

Further Resources   1 Peter 4 (ESV) Stewards of God’s Grace 4 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions … Continue reading Via Emmaus on the Road: 1 Peter 4