LIVING LIFE IN THE “IN-BETWEEN” (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 65) June 13, 2021 Matthew 25:1-13 As Jesus delays, don’t procrastinate in preparing for his return Observations from the Parable: – ‘Looks’ are deceiving – All 10 looked the same – Some things you can’t borrow – There are times when it’s … Read more
The Son of Man is Coming (King Jesus: The Gospel if Matthew – Part 64) June 6, 2021 Matthew 24:29-51 The Shattering of Realms Sherlock Readiness Absens Fidelis
Lightning from the East (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 63) May 30, 2021 Matthew 24, 15-28 What are you talking about Jesus? Who should we be wary of? What should we be wary of? How will we know the real thing?
WHEN ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 62) May 23, 2021 Matthew 24:1-14 The disciples’ question (Mt. 24:3): “…when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” Jesus on Living Faithfully in a Crazy World Watch out for deceivers … Read more
JESUS ON PHARISEEISM (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 61) May 16, 2021 The Passage: Matthew 23:1-39 Jesus’ Assessment of the Pharisees: They don’t practice what they preach – vs. 1-4 They want praise from people, managing their image vs. 5-11, 27-28 They drive others away instead of drawing them in- vs. 13,15 They … Read more
Pursuing What Matters Most (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 60) May 9, 2021 Matthew 22:34-46 Jesus Tested: What’s the greatest commandment? (vs. 34-36) Jesus’ Answer They Didn’t See Coming: (vs. 37-40) Love God with your total self, with total commitment, to total excess Love others as you love yourself Jesus’ authority in … Read more
The God of the Living (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 59) May 2, 2021 Matthew 22: 23-33 The Gospel is not like any religion that exists. Heaven will not be the afterlife you suspect. God is not like any god we know.
Politics, Power and Religion (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 58) April 25, 2021 Matthew 22: 15-22 The challenge of Jesus and Politics The perspective of Jesus towards politics The result of Jesus with Politics
The Invited, the Called and the Chosen (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 57) April 18, 2021 The Parable– Matthew 22:1-14 Responses to the invitation to God’s kingdom: ___ REJECTORS____ – those who __ ignore__ it and those who __ hate it __ ACCEPTERS__ – “both _ bad_ … Read more
OWNER WANNABES AND THE VINEYARD (King Jesus: The Gospel of Matthew- Part 56) April 11, 2021 Walking through the passage: Matthew 21:33–46 THE PROBLEM WITH OUR HEARTS: We’re all tenants but think and act like we’re the owner THE GRACIOUS HEART OF GOD: God is incredibly patient GOD’S GRACE WON’T LAST FOREVER: What they … Read more