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The King and His Kingdom: Matthew 12:1-8 Jesus Schools Everyone About the Sabbath

Joanne says, "According to the Mishnah, Sabbath desecration was one of the most grossly wicked crimes a person could commit, and the penalty was stoning to death. By accusing Jesus’ disciples of transgressing the Sabbath laws, the Pharisees were implicating Jesus as well – that He was also sinning by allowing them and not stopping them. What today might seem like a small matter, was actually a matter of life and death. But it was even more serious than that. Because if Jesus was viewed as a sinner, then he could not be seen as the Messiah. Let's listen to find out how Jesus schooled the school masters.

The King and His Kingdom: Matthew 11:25-30 The Father Revealed in the Son

Dr. Bill says, “You can probably think of a number of times in history where everything changed. For example, the invention of the wheel, the telephone and so on. There were also a number of times in scriptural history where everything changed in terms of how God related to people, especially in terms of how He revealed Himself.  This week we will explore another, often overlooked, major pivot God made with respect to how He relates to mankind. In addition, if you struggle with sleep, you often feel fatigued, still feel tired after an afternoon nap, then listen to learn a better way.

The King and His Kingdom: Matthew 11:16-24 Opposition

Here's the focus this week from Matthew. One way to read Matthew's Gospel is to see it divided into an introduction (1–4), a conclusion (26–28), and five central narrative-discourse blocks that alternate between Jesus's actions and teachings.  These five sections are often compared to the Torah (the first five books of the Old Testament), framing Jesus as a new, authoritative Moses.   Introduction: Jesus's Genealogy and Birth 1. Chapters 1-7: Genealogy, Birth, and Baptism, ending with Jesus's Sermon on the Mount  2. Chapters 8-10: Ministry and Miracles, ending with Jesus's Missionary Discourse  3. Chapters 11-13: Disputes and Opposition, ending with Jesus's Parables of the Kingdom  4. Chapters 14-18: Miracles and Ministry, ending with Jesus's Discourse on the Church  5. Chapters 19-25: Journey to Jerusalem, ending with Jesus's Olivet Discourse. Conclusion: Chapters 26-28 the events surrounding Jesus's Death, Burial, and Resurrection   We are now entering deep into the opposition Jesus faced from those who received the best of his teaching and miracles. Jesus compared them to what, for a thousand years, Hebrews had considered the worst of the worst--Tyre, Sidon, and Sodom. Yes, Jesus said, those cities will fare better than those who stood before him now on the day of judgment.   Is this simply historical data, stored in the Gospel, or can there be something for us today? Let's find out. Joanne Hagemeyer

The King and His Kingdom: Matthew 11:1-15 Freedom from Doubt

If you have struggled with doubts about your faith, you are in good company! Even John the Baptist, who knew better than anyone that Jesus was the Messiah, needed reassurance when things went sour. This week, Julie Coleman will take us through Matthew 11:1-15, and examine Jesus' reaction to John's doubts. Was it sin for John to doubt? Or did Jesus take it in stride? What implications does all this have for us, when our faith wavers? Don't miss this one...be set free from guilt and regret when you fluctuate in your belief. 'Lord, I believe...help my unbelief!

Easter: Three Themes - New Life, Sacrifice, Paradise

Steve Coleman says, "This Easter, we’re zooming out to see the whole story of the Bible — from the first creation to the new heaven and new earth. At the center is one question: Why do Jesus’ death and resurrection matter so much? Because they are the turning point where life, sacrifice, and the presence of God — threads that begin in Genesis — are brought to their fulfillment in Revelation."   Steve refers to this clip in the message: https://www.facebook.com/TheDomesticCurator/posts/mr-blandings-builds-his-dream-house-is-a-great-old-movie-i-love-this-scene-you-h/985407357033455// [https://www.facebook.com/TheDomesticCurator/posts/mr-blandings-builds-his-dream-house-is-a-great-old-movie-i-love-this-scene-you-h/985407357033455/]