Gospel Explorations

062: Matthew 14:1-13

In today's passage, Herod is haunted by guilt, John the Baptist is imprisoned and executed, and Jesus withdraws in wisdom after hearing the news. Join us as we explore the torment of a guilty conscience, the danger of fearing man more than God, and the courage of a faithful prophet who spoke truth at great cost. Click here [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ndqttrkhzznbxvjwv3t2w/Episode-62.pdf?rlkey=rcwt5rmpy7uaoqqq5qtzdcdep&st=gx2ppizf&dl=0] to access some additional study questions for further reflection. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288438/fan_mail/new]

061: Matthew 13:44-58

In Matthew 13:44–58, Jesus tells of hidden treasure, a pearl of great price, and a dragnet that gathers every kind — then returns to Nazareth and is rejected by His own. In this episode of Gospel Explorations, join Pastor Mark as we explore the value Christ places on His people, the certainty of final judgment, and the tragedy of unbelief when truth stands right in front of us. For further discussion and study, check out the show notes here [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/a3ddeii1syfpxoi3br9dq/Episode-61.pdf?rlkey=kuokr22i6bi24t8x0cxwj8cde&st=7esbsbkg&dl=0]. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288438/fan_mail/new]

060: Matthew 13:24-43

In Matthew 13:24–43, Jesus reveals that the visible outward kingdom community in this age will include both true and false, wheat and tares, visible growth and hidden corruption. Yet, in God's timing these things will be separated at the final harvest. Join Pastor Mark as we explore together the parables of the wheat and tares, the mustard seed, and the leaven — and what they teach us about patience, discernment, and the certainty of the coming harvest. For questions to spur on further study and discussion, click here [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/f8hb8xsi8rapyqqryo1bl/Episode-60.pdf?rlkey=ulddk0nrgcdw3oxbohm5ne7ym&st=h2rajzyy&dl=0] for the show notes. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288438/fan_mail/new]

059: Matthew 13:1-23

In Matthew 13:1–23, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower and reveals four different responses to the Word of God. Pastor Mark invites you to explore these soils with him: the hardened heart, the shallow heart, the crowded heart, and the fruitful heart . It all culminates with a personal question Jesus’ parable presses on every listener: What kind of soil am I? Be sure to click here [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4cdkh9i5vw69et49gfzpn/Episode-59.pdf?rlkey=a6sc3irey3eyxe3v319qeq92a&st=80fxmbjc&dl=0] to check out the show notes for discussion questions to go dive deeper into this passage. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288438/fan_mail/new]

058: Matthew 12:33-50

In today's passage, Jesus exposes the heart behind our words, rebukes the demand for signs, warns of the danger of spiritual emptiness, and redefines His true family. Pastor Mark invites you to explore with him why we know that fruit reveals the root, why the resurrection is the ultimate sign, and what it really means to belong to Christ. For more insight and further discussion, check out the show notes here [https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/42cy6mf3wj2rdb8svj07b/Episode-58.pdf?rlkey=3tj1rqw5fuhyd0fv39r3d4jqa&st=4t5gx2y0&dl=0]. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2288438/fan_mail/new]