Storms

When called on to serve, the disciples become hard of heart and blind to Jesus’ power. He uses the storm to bring revelation as to who He is and who they are.

The Five Thousand

Though seeking time alone Jesus continually looks to the needs of others. He miraculously satisfies the hungry with the meager resources of His disciples.

The Descent of Herod

Ignoring our convictions and the dangers of our environment will lead to a conscience that is seared. 

The Dragnet

The Kingdom of Heaven is like a dragnet where many are gathered and separated based on faith in Christ. Revelation that has been given to the disciples is compared to old treasure and new treasure.

Jesus Fulfills Prophecy

Through speaking in parables Jesus fulfills prophecy, gives a timeline for the end, and reveals His joy at the purchasing of His church.

The Tares, The Birds, The Leaven

Jesus continues to teach His followers through parables and warns them of the invasiveness of sin.

As we draw nearer to the second coming of Christ, we are to expect a great apostasy, as deceiving spirits from the kingdom of darkness war against the kingdom of heaven.

Who’s Leading?

Through influence of the religious leaders Israel is led into ignorance of righteousness. But Jesus who is Lord of the Sabbath heals the multitude on the Sabbath and leads the Gentiles through the door of salvation.

Good and Evil

If one rejects the convictions of the Holy Spirit, he cannot be forgiven. The evil Jewish leadership was incapable of seeing that Christ was good; nor could they see that He fulfilled the signs of prophecy.

The Family

Here in our study in Matthew, Jesus reiterates Jewish history through a parable and reveals how to become part of His family.