We will consider the final kingdom parable in Matthew 13. Jesus tells this final kingdom parable to illustrate the great work of the kingdom and to reiterate the mission of the church in this world until he comes again. The text is Matthew 13:47-52. We will consider these four points:1. The universal call of the…
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This week our text is Matthew 13:44-46. We are looking at the parables of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. These two parables illustrate the same truth, the great value of the kingdom of heaven for us and what faith will cause a person to do when he understands the value of the kingdom.…
We have seen that the kingdom of heaven on earth will always involve conflict. The great separation will not happen until Jesus returns. Therefore, it might be easy to have a pessimistic view of the kingdom on earth and to be discouraged thinking that we are fighting a losing battle. In order to combat this…
This week we are considering the second kingdom parable in which Jesus gives us the full interpretation. Only with the parable of the sower and the parable of the weeds does Jesus give us the full divine explanation. These parables are important for our understanding the nature of the kingdom of heaven on earth. It…
Why did Jesus speak in parables? That is the great question the disciples asked him. The answer is not what some people think. In Jesus’ answer, we see God is making a distinction by grace. We will consider that grace and what it means for us today. And we will see that Jesus is the…
In the morning sermon, we will be considering the message and interpretation of the Parable of the Sower. This is the primary and great kingdom parable that sets the pattern for understanding the activity of the kingdom in this world and gives us understanding of many other parables.The text is Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.The Parable of the…
We will finish Matthew 12 in which Jesus’ mother and brothers came seeking him. Jesus seems to disregard them and emphasizes his “new family.” Why does he do this? The message is entitled Jesus’ Transcendent Family. The text is Matthew 12:46-50. We will consider these points: 1. Jesus has no enduring earthly family. 2. Jesus…
We will continue in Matthew chapter 12 with this strange description of demonic activity and a warning Jesus gave to the people of Israel. We will consider why he tells this story and what he wants us to learn from it. The text is Matthew 12:43-45. We will consider these three points.1. The Failure of moralism.2.…
Matthew 27:32-46
How should we understand the desire for signs and wonders? Is this something we should cater to? In the morning sermon, we continue in Matthew 12 to consider Jesus’ response to the unbelief of the Jews. Jesus denounces the request for a sign as one that comes from an “evil and adulterous generation” (v. 29).…