We will be considering Matthew’s account of Jesus’ miraculous walking on water in Matthew 14:22-33. This is a unique manifestation of the glory of Christ. We will consider how it was that Peter was able to walk on water and how he failed. We will consider what encouragement we have for our faith today. Particularly…
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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.…
Psalm 27 We will consider the one thing that gives confidence to believers – the glory of God revealed in the faith of Jesus Christ.Psalm 27 is a Psalm of:1. Conflict2. Confidence 3. Courage
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…
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.…
We come to the highpoint of Jacob’s faith struggles. Here we see the mystery of his wrestling with the Angel of the Lord. We need to see the connection between his prayer of faith and his wrestling with the Angel. There is mystery here. God condescends to come to Jacob and to be prevailed by…
John the Baptist has something of a crisis of faith as he is in prison, awaiting martyrdom. He sends messengers to Jesus to ask if he is the one to come or should we seek another? John needs to see the glory of the gospel and learn that it is greater than he had imagined.…
We continue in the life of Jacob. Here the Lord begins to lead him in faith as a pilgrim like his father. We see that the Lord takes the initiative with his people. We must learn to rest in his promises and respond to him with faith. We will consider these four points: 1. Jacob’s…
We will consider Genesis 27 and how the blessing of Isaac (God’s covenantal, firstborn blessing) was given to Jacob instead of Esau. We will consider how this was through the deception of Rebekah and Jacob, yet it was the sovereign plan of God. We will consider how this passage calls us to repentance and faith…
We come to a new section in Matthew’s gospel. Throughout Matthew chapter ten, Jesus gives specific instruction to the twelve Apostles for their unique ministry. Nevertheless, these words are recorded for us because they will have ongoing significance for the church. Jesus laid the foundation of his church, and he is continuing to build it…