In Matthew 10:24-39, Jesus wraps up his sermon on mission with some instructions for trusting him rather than living in fear. In this passage, we learn that following Jesus involves taking up our cross and letting go of our lives so that we might truly live. By Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 11:1-19, John the Baptist sends his disciples to Jesus to ask him if he really is the Messiah. In this message, Noel Piepgrass identifies with the doubts of John and explains how Jesus answers them with both grace and gospel evidence. In his response, we see Jesus give a credible defense that points to his Messiahship.
In Matthew 22:23-33 Jesus takes on a question about the resurrection from a group of Israel’s religious leaders known as the Sadducees. His answer shows that the life to come will be one of transformed glory for the people of God. By Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 17:22-27 Jesus pays the Temple Tax. By Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 20:17-28, Jesus responds to the request for special treatment made by the mother of his disciples James and John. In this passage, we see Jesus’ antidote to misplaced spiritual ambition. By Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 12:15-21, Jesus has just withdrawn from the Pharisees after a controversy over the Sabbath. In this passage, we see his response to injustice and look forward in hope to his second coming when all injustice will be conquered. By Noel Piepgrass
Mark Condie (Elder, Radiant Church Tulare) teaches us how Jesus is the greatest gift we have ever received.