The Jesus Table

91. Announcing the Kingdom: The Fulfillment and the Heart of the Law | Matthew 5:17-48

What did Jesus mean when He said He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it? And why does He immediately raise the standard far beyond external obedience? In this teaching on Matthew 5:17–48, we explore how Jesus is announcing the Kingdom by revealing God’s original intention behind the Law—calling His followers to a righteousness that flows from a transformed heart. We’ll walk through each of Jesus’ “You’ve heard it said… but I say to you” statements and see how they show us:the fulfillment of the Old Testament in Him the heart behind each command the difference between religious rule-keeping and Kingdom righteousness why Jesus raises the standard, not to crush us, but to point us to a new heart and a new life in Him If you’ve ever wondered what true righteousness looks like—or why Jesus’ teachings in the Sermon on the Mount feel so challenging—this video will give you a clear, biblical, and practical explanation.

90. The Beatitudes: What It Really Means to Be Blessed | Matthew 5:1-12

Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount with a radical message — one that turns the world’s idea of “blessing” upside down. In Matthew 5:1–12, the Beatitudes reveal what kind of people belong to God’s kingdom and what true happiness really looks like. In this teaching, we explore what Jesus meant when He said “Blessed are the poor in spirit,” “Blessed are those who mourn,” and more — and how these words still challenge and comfort us today.

89. How Jesus Defeated the Devil and Started His Kingdom Work | Matthew 4 Bible Study

In Matthew 4, Jesus begins His public ministry with victory over temptation, the calling of His first disciples, and the bold announcement of the Kingdom of Heaven. This chapter shows us how Jesus overcomes where Adam and Israel failed, how He invites ordinary people to follow Him, and how His message changes everything. Join us as we explore how this chapter marks the true beginning of the gospel mission — from the wilderness to the world.

88. The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry | Matthew 1–3 Bible Study

Join us as we walk through Matthew 1–3, where the Gospel begins with the genealogy and birth of Jesus, the visit of John the Baptist, and the baptism that launches His ministry. These opening chapters show us how God prepared the way for His Son, fulfilling Old Testament promises and revealing Jesus as the long-awaited King and Savior.

87. Overview of Matthew’s Gospel: How It’s Organized

The Gospel of Matthew isn’t just a random collection of events—it’s carefully arranged to show us who Jesus is and what He came to do. This video gives a clear overview of its structure and key sections so you can read it with fresh eyes. Join our Bible study from the book of Matthew with Dr. Nick Venditti and Eliott Reyna at the (metaphorical) table as we get to know Jesus through the Bible.