Though the world seems to have a soft and relative view of truth, Jesus calls us to imitate His perfect standard of truth. After all, the very word, “truth,” is embedded in our identity as true worshipers, right? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he works through Matthew 5:33-37. Does your word hold up on its own, or do you need to supply additional promises to boost your credibility? Tune in for another challenging but necessary episode.

Most likely you have heard the saying, “Look but don’t touch;” and in today’s culture, this seems to be the sexual immorality measuring rod for what is sinful and what isn’t. However, in Matthew 5:27-32, Jesus destroys this idea by reminding true worshippers that lust is a sin of the heart even if it is never “acted upon.” Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks these convicting verses. This episode contains some hard truths, but these truths lead to Jesus.

There is a murder scene. After the investigation, the situation was determined as anger, and the murder weapon was hurtful words. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:21-26. Though this is a hard text, it is important that we as true worshippers know the impact of our words. In your anger, have you weaponized your words to murder the heart of your brothers and sisters, or have you spoken life through self-control? You won't want to miss this episode.

What does Jesus say about the Old Testament? What does it mean that He fulfilled the Law and Prophets? How does this affect our view of obedience and grace as true worshippers? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he discusses these topics from Matthew 5:17-20. This episode is sure to both challenge and encourage you in your walk with Christ.

Right after the beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12, Jesus addresses His disciples as salt and light on the earth. As a true worshipper, you will have an impact on the world. What will people see through your life? Will it be Christ or someone else? Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he works through Matthew 5:13-16 and its implications for believers. Tune in to be both encouraged and challenged.

Perhaps the hardest beatitude, Matthew 5:10-12 confronts true worshippers with the reality that a God-filled life will lead to opposition and even persecution. But take heart! Christ has promised a great reward for those who persevere. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks these verses and gives his final thoughts on the beatitudes.

What does it mean to be a peacemaker? Jesus's Sermon on the Mount tells us that peace comes when true worshippers actively sow good things in places where conflict abounds. Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks Matthew 5:9 and its implications for believers. Jesus paid the highest cost to grant us peace before God the Father, and true worshippers are called to follow His example. In doing so, we show the world that we belong to Him.

Matthew 5:8 tells us that pure hearts will see God. However, if our hearts are sinful (Jeremiah 17:9, Matthew 15:19), how do we get them pure? What a great question! Join Dr. Tyler Ball as he unpacks this verse and shows how God can both purify and keep cleaning our hearts so that we can see Him now and into eternity.