Instructions to “Sent Ones”

Jesus is now sending out the twelve. But His people today must also see themselves as being sent out as well. We are called to be Ambassadors of Christ. What is an ambassador to do and how are they to behave? Join us as we hear from our Christ concerning how He desires to be represented to this fallen world.

The Calling of an Ambassador

In the commission of the twelve, Jesus gives instruction as to the expected behaviors of His ambassadors.  We are all called to spread the glorious message of reconciliation while being wise and harmless when opposition inevitably comes.

Being Disappointed With God

While John the Baptist was doubting and suffering in prison, Jesus considers John to be the greatest of all men. Knowing the heart of God keeps us from disillusionment and deconstruction. 

The Kingdom Rejected

From the beginning of John’s ministry, the priest Annas brought violence to the kingdom.  And the Jews were unable to receive John’s message as those who are not wise cannot be satisfied. Join us as we continue our study in Matthew 11. 

Rebuke or Rest?

Jesus rebukes the cities who will not repent. They have rejected the works of God who was living in their midst. The Lord in His sovereignty reveals His truth to the meek and there is rest for all who come to Him.

Substance or Shadow?

In Matthew chapter 12 we begin to see the rejection of the Messiah. The Jewish leadership forfeits the substance of Christ who is our rest. Instead they chose the shadow of rest through following manmade rules.

Jesus and the Demonic

Demons are a subject that is either ignored or is obsessed over in the Church. Coming to the end of chapter 8, we have a fascinating story out of the life of Christ that involves demons. The focus of the story is not on demons, but on Christ’s power to save. Join us as we look at Christ unstoppable power to set people free.

What is Valuable to God?

Coming to chapter nine of Matthew for the first time, we have two stories that reveal what is of great value to God. We might think that God would highly value extravagant worship or costly offerings. What does God desire from us? We hear it from the mouth of Christ Himself, and it is that we would be people of mercy.

Continuing our verse-by-verse study of Matthew’s Gospel, we come to a fascinating story found in Matthew chapter nine. Her we find two situations that call for divine help. And what we discover is not only was Christ more than able, but He also puts His divine power on display with great compassion as well. Join us as we see our powerful and compassionate Savior working on behalf of the overwhelmed and desperate.