Episodes

Thursday May 22, 2014
The Kingdom—In Deed
Thursday May 22, 2014
Thursday May 22, 2014
In this teaching taken from the Gospel of Matthew, in the 8th chapter, we see the shift from Jesus' powerful sermon and his "authority in word", to a display of power and "authority in deed". We also explore the literary form and function of Matthew's Gospel and discuss its Chiastic formation.
Read along here: Matthew 8:1-17
Click here to download: PDF of the Chiastic Outline of Matthew

Thursday May 01, 2014
The Authentic Kingdom Disciple
Thursday May 01, 2014
Thursday May 01, 2014
True Kingdom discipleship flies in the face of hypocrisy and double mindedness. The disciples of Jesus don't just merely follow Him in word, but also in deed. They are hearers and does of the Word of God.
Read along here: Matthew 7

Thursday Apr 24, 2014
The Benefits of the Kingdom
Thursday Apr 24, 2014
Thursday Apr 24, 2014
Recounting the benefits of being found in Christ as a participant in the Kingdom of Light. Seeking first the Kingdom, brings with it all that we need, and so much more!
Read along here: Psalm 103:1-5 & Matthew 6:16-34

Thursday Apr 10, 2014
Kingdom Prayer
Thursday Apr 10, 2014
Thursday Apr 10, 2014
Powerful teaching on the radical and aggressive Kingdom Prayer of Jesus, known as the "Lord's Prayer." This teaching serves as the example and model for declaring the Kingdom—God's sovereign rule and reign—on the earth as is is in heaven. The glorious manifestation of the "Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory"; now and forevermore!
Read along here: Matthew 6:5-14

Thursday Mar 27, 2014
The Inverted Kingdom
Thursday Mar 27, 2014
Thursday Mar 27, 2014
Jesus continues to define true Kingdom discipleship and reveals the intensity of Love with which His followers should be marked. Loving our enemies is the ideal of perfected Agape love within us—reflecting the very likeness of Christ, who showed his love by dying for us while we were still sinners.
Read along here: Matthew 5:38-6:4

Thursday Mar 20, 2014
The Kingdom of Salt & Light
Thursday Mar 20, 2014
Thursday Mar 20, 2014
Jesus continues to reveal what it means to be His disciples, as we seek to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world."
Read along here: Matthew 5:13-37

Thursday Mar 13, 2014
The Kingdom Beatitudes
Thursday Mar 13, 2014
Thursday Mar 13, 2014
We begin our study of Matthew's account of Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount." We receive a clear revelation, through this account, of Jesus as the "new law giver"—over and against Moses. He begins his authoritative teaching with the proclamation of the "Ethics of the Kingdom" and the blessings of being subject to the rule and reign of God on earth.
Read along here: Matthew 5:1-12

Thursday Feb 27, 2014
The Breakthrough of Kingdom Ministry
Thursday Feb 27, 2014
Thursday Feb 27, 2014
The Good News of the Kingdom is proclaimed and released in power through the ministry of Jesus.
Read along here: Matthew 4:12-25

Thursday Feb 20, 2014
The Baptist and the King
Thursday Feb 20, 2014
Thursday Feb 20, 2014
The Gospel of the Kingdom is proclaimed by the fiery prophet, as the person and work of Jesus is revealed.
Read along here: Matthew 3-4:11

Thursday Feb 13, 2014
The Rising Star of the Kingdom
Thursday Feb 13, 2014
Thursday Feb 13, 2014
Following the Star of Bethlehem—a sign of the new born King—the Mystics of the east journey to worship the Messiah and baffle the religious minds of the Jewish elite. May we hope to never be blinded by tradition and religious understanding, and completely miss the opportunity to worship the true Christ.
Read along here: Matthew 2