246. Reading 16. Matthew 8.18-34, Authority Over Nature and Demons

246. Reading 16. Matthew 8.18-34, Authority Over Nature and Demons

Today we read Matthew 8:18-34, Jesus commands wind and sea into silence and casts out a legion of demons — revealing Himself as Lord over every power that threatens His people, whether the forces of nature or the kingdom of darkness. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, Matthew: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/a0tb8v [https://share.epidemicsound.com/a0tb8v]

Reading 15. Matthew 18.1-17, Power to Heal

Today we read in Matthew 18:1-17 that Jesus demonstrates the power of the King — cleansing a leper with a touch, healing a Gentile’s servant with a word, restoring Peter’s mother-in-law, and casting out demons — fulfilling Isaiah’s promise of the Servant who bears our infirmities. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, Matthew: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. https://www.logos.com [https://www.logos.com] CLAUDE AI Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from https://share.epidemicsound.com/a0tb8v [https://share.epidemicsound.com/a0tb8v]

The Importance of Community

Today I read a devotional from Paul Tripp's Devotional, "New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional". Unfortunately, my office is not finished, and I am away at the beginning of this week. I do hope to get us on track again with our Gospel Readings!

UPDATE FROM PASTOR DREW

STILL WORKING ON MY OFFICE!!!!

244. Reading 14, Matthew 7.15-29, Wise and Foolish Builders

Today we read Matthew 7:15-29, Jesus closes the Sermon on the Mount with three solemn warnings: beware of false prophets known by their fruit, beware of mere profession that does not know the King, and beware of hearing His words without obeying them. The whole sermon rests on whether we build our lives on the rock of His word or on the sand of our own self-trust. Reading the Gospels Together” is a journey through the Four Gospels, following Cornelis De Graaf’s Promise and Deliverance framework. Week by week, it traces how God’s covenant promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ—the Servant‑King, the Son of God, and the Savior for all people Biblography The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Cornelis De Graaf, Promise and Deliverance R. C. Sproul, John: An Expositional Commentary Craig S. Keener, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament J. C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on the Gospels C. H. Spurgeon, Sermons Digital Study and Research Tools Logos Bible Software.Lexham Press. Used for Scripture study, original-language tools, and access to primary theological sources. ChatGPT (OpenAI).Used as a research, drafting, and organizational assistant. Navigate the Way AI. Used as a study and content-navigation aid, organizing background/commentary info. All music for episodes is from Epidemic Sound