Episodes

Thursday Jul 02, 2015
The Wickedness at the Heart of Religion
Thursday Jul 02, 2015
Thursday Jul 02, 2015
Jesus, once again, goes toe to toe with the religious leaders in the temple. His scathing parables reveal the hearts of the Pharisees, and indict them in their guilt of being wicked as opposed to “holy!” This should have caused them to repent, but rather hardened their hearts all the more against Jesus.
Read along here: Matthew 21:23-46

Thursday May 28, 2015
Jesus Curses the Fig Tree
Thursday May 28, 2015
Thursday May 28, 2015
This short message concentrates on Jesus’ cursing of the fig tree. Jesus goes looking for fruit from the tree, but only finds a leafy shrub. Jesus once again demonstrates his authority, and teaches is disciples how to believe with faith.
Read along here: Matthew 21:18-22

Thursday May 14, 2015
The Triumphant Entry
Thursday May 14, 2015
Thursday May 14, 2015
Jesus enters Jerusalem to the fanfare of the crowd proclaiming Hosanna in the Highest! However, the Messiah enters the city riding on a donkey and proceeds to disrupt the business of the temple. Jesus offends the minds of many to reveal their hearts, once again. Would we, today, recognize and welcome the King of glory into our hearts to disrupt our lives?
Read along here: Matthew 21:1-17

Thursday Apr 30, 2015
Sight for the Blind
Thursday Apr 30, 2015
Thursday Apr 30, 2015
The Gospel of Matthew transitions from Jesus’ ministry on the outskirts of Judea, as He travels with His disciples toward the city of Jerusalem. We continue to discuss the servant nature of the Kingdom and the need to receive spiritual sight for what is yet to unfold.
Read along here: Matthew 20:29-34

Thursday Apr 23, 2015
Jesus Predicts His Crucifixion
Thursday Apr 23, 2015
Thursday Apr 23, 2015
In this message we discuss the process of discipleship and continue our study through the Gospel of Matthew. In this pericope, Jesus foretells of his death and resurrection, and His plan to go up to Jerusalem. We also consider the ancient prophecies regarding messiah to offer a backdrop to the proceeding chapters in Matthew.
Read along here: Matthew 20:17-28

Thursday Apr 16, 2015
The Last Will Be First
Thursday Apr 16, 2015
Thursday Apr 16, 2015
Discovering the meaning of the parable of the vineyard and Jesus’ teaching on the first and the last in the Kingdom.
Read along here: Matthew 20:1-16

Thursday Mar 12, 2015
The True Wealth of the Kingdom
Thursday Mar 12, 2015
Thursday Mar 12, 2015
With man eternal life and godliness is an impossible feat. But with God, all things are possible! He has made a way, where there was no way, through Christ He offers us the gift of eternal life. All that is required to receive this gift, is an unconditional surrender of our mortal life to Him.
Read along here: Matthew 19:16-30

Thursday Mar 05, 2015
The Kingdom Belongs to Such as These
Thursday Mar 05, 2015
Thursday Mar 05, 2015
Jesus blesses the little children and displays for us that no one is insignificant in His Kingdom. The good news of the Kingdom is for all!
Read along here: Matthew 19:13-15

Thursday Feb 19, 2015
Eternal Truth & Current Culture
Thursday Feb 19, 2015
Thursday Feb 19, 2015
We discuss the the dynamics between current culture and eternal truth and how the Gospel of Jesus and His words of Spirit & Life resound throughout all of time. We desperately need the Ezekiel 37 softening of our hearts to receive healing and freedom from the bondage of this age.
Read along here: Matthew 19:3-13

Thursday Feb 12, 2015
Jesus, Marriage, & Culture
Thursday Feb 12, 2015
Thursday Feb 12, 2015
We begin our teaching in Matthew 19 as Jesus is once again confronted and tested by the religious leaders of His day; discussing the 1st century context and the impact Jesus’ words have in the culture of the time. We pray that the Lord soften our hearts by the power of the Holy Spirit to let His words of truth heal our lives and set us free.
Read along here: Matthew 19:1-9
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