When Jesus, Peter, James and John arrive at the bottom of the mountain after the transfiguration they walk up on a mess. The disciples are arguing with the scribes, and at the center of the argument is the inability of the disciples to deliver a young boy from demonic possession. We then see an angry […]
Matthew 14:13-21 The Feeding of the 5000
With the exception of the resurrection of Jesus, the feeding of the 5,000 is the only miracle that is found in all four Gospels. What made this miracle so impactful to all the apostles? Listen as Pastor Matt extols the compassion of Jesus and His infinite ability to supply the needs of His people.
Matthew 26:36-46 When Victory and Agony Meet
Matthew 12:15-16 Jesus’ Response to a Conspiracy
After Jesus refuted the Pharisees misunderstanding of the sabbath, and violated their tradition by healing on the sabbath, the Pharisees conspired together as to how they might destroy Jesus. Listen as Pastor Matt looks at Jesus’ response to their conspiracy. He simply withdrew from the immediate danger, continued living a life of compassionate obedience, and […]
Matthew 12:7-8 Is Jesus a Sabbath Breaker Part 3 Lord of the Sabbath
In Matthew 12:1-8 we see a showdown between Jesus and the Pharisees. This showdown was centered around their rival interpretations of the Sabbath. Jesus offers three arguments that prove that neither He nor His disciple were Sabbath breakers. Listen as Pastor Matt explains the last of these three arguments. Jesus claims to be to ‘Lord […]
Matthew 9:36-38 Jesus: The Shepherd and The Lord of the Harvest
Concerning the masses of lost hurting people around Him, Jesus once lamented, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few “Matthew 9:37–38. Listen as Pastor Matt examines Matthew 36-38 pointing to Jesus’ motivation for reaching the lost, and the means by which they must be reached.
Matthew 8:14-17 Healing a Jewish Woman and ALL Who Will Humbly Come
Why does Matthew record this relatively minor miracle? It is only a fever. He has just healed a leper, and a paralytic which are much more impressive miracles than a mere fever. The amazing part is not the power of Jesus as much as the compassion. He has compassion enough for all who will humbly […]
Matthew 8:2-4 A Leper and the Lord
Jesus condemned the religious elites of His day, but had compassion on the outcasts and untouchables. Why? Listen as Pastor Matt directs this encounter between a leper and the Lord. Indeed, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble!
