We see the compassion of Jesus as he laments over Jerusalem and describes his willingness to save.
Christ-Centered Preaching
Biblical Worship
Vital Fellowship
Faithful Witness
Sermons on Trust
In our text, Matthew16:21-23, Jesus begins to set his face to go to Jerusalem to die on the cross. He begins to teach his disciples what will happen to him there, but Peter, as the spokesman, does not yet understand the necessity of the cross.
We will continue in the gospel of Matthew. Our text is Matthew 15:1-20. Here Jesus exposes religious hypocrisy. We will consider these three points. 1. Jesus’ conflict with Jewish authorities. 2. Jesus’ explanation of the true source of sin. 3. The implications for our faith.
Reference: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 The outward man is decaying, and the inward man is being renewed. There is certainty of stress or affliction. The reality of eternal destiny.
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
We see how the Lord continues to work in the life of Jacob. Instead of a wonderful love story at the well, we see a continuing trial and ordeal. Jacob must learn to trust in the Lord. In this text, Leah begins to understand who the true bridegroom is. We will consider these three points…