Podcasts about apostle matthew

Memorial of Saint Barnabas, ApostleMatthew 10:7-13"As you enter a house, wish it peace.If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it;if not, let your peace return to you."

Gem Of the Day (G.O.D.) about the Gospel of the Apostle Matthew

It is essential that we never lose sight of Jesus' identity and the power He holds. The Apostle Matthew certainly reinforces this idea in his Gospel account by devoting a great deal of attention to revealing Jesus as the Messiah with the power to heal. In one block of his Gospel account (4:23–9:35), he records the entirety of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount along with numerous healings to help readers understand the Savior they serve. This sermon will present an overview of this section of the book of Matthew. The purpose of this study is to help develop a greater appreciation for the King and what is expected of His kingdom citizens.A sermon given by Greg Chandler on February 15, 2026.

A Sunday morning sermon by Pastor Brett Deal.Reading the Bible carefully we often find passages packed with foreshadowing. Luke's Gospel is a great example of this. Like a great symphony, the theme is set at the start. We hear everything we need to know at the beginning.Luke draws our attention to the fulfillment of the Messianic promise through the Old Testament in the words he chooses and the stories he tells. Many of the stories he adds to his Gospel, which mirrors that of the Apostle Matthew and his co-laborer Mark, drive this point home. More than any other book in the New Testament, Luke contrasts the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. God is the Most High (1.32, 35, 76; 6.35; 8.28) and His dwelling place is on high (1.78; 2.14; 19.38; 24.49).So, when Jesus, the Messiah, the Son of the Most High God is born, who are the first witnesses to His Advent?! Not the powerful or important. Not emperors or the kings in the comfort of their kingdoms. No, the year of Jubilee is announced to the poor and lowly, to shepherds working in the middle of the night. Although the Messiah's good news is for all people from every nation and economic status, the highest and glorious good news is good-est for the poor, the brokenhearted, the pushed down and bound (Isaiah 61.1-3).The first evangelists in Luke's gospel were the shepherds who followed the heavenly host's announcement and found Jesus in the manger. When they saw Him for themselves, just as the angel proclaimed, “they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child,” (1.17). Their testimony revealed the gap between the natural and the supernatural, between the highest of high and the lowest and low. In their evangelism they rejoiced the Messiah from on High had drawn near to their lowly estate, declaring the Lord's favor! Hearing the shepherd's witness “all who heard it marveled at what the shepherds told them,” (1.18).This Sunday, our youngest will lead us. Our children and youth will make known to us what's “been told them concerning this child.” May we marvel at their witness and follow their good news to the manger!

Apostle Matthew delves into Judges 2 and Isaiah 5, depicting God as a heartbroken Father questioning Israel's disobedience despite abundant blessings promises, deliverance, protection, and a fruitful vineyard on a fertile hill. He warns that disobedience sparks spiritual decay, leading to moral collapse, as seen in Europe's shift from Christian innovation to secular decline. Prophesying Asia's rise in inventions, technology, and revival, he urges immediate repentance, seeking God while He is near, to embrace this time of visitation and avert judgment. All these questions were answered just as Perry Stone, Jonathan Cahn, John Hagee, Jentezen Franklin, Benny Hinn, Chris Oyaklihome, Steven Furtick, Joel Osteen, Joseph Prince, Joyce Meyer, Paul Dhinakaran, Samuel Patta, Ezekiah Francis, Johnson Varghese, Paul Thangiah, Mohan C Lazarus, TD Jakes and others 01.)Why does God ask “Why have you done this?” 02.)What does the vineyard in Isaiah 5 represent? 03.)What did God do for His vineyard (His people)? 04.)What did God expect from His people? 05.)What did the vineyard produce instead? 06.)What happens when God's people disobey? 07.)Why is Europe declining spiritually? 08.)Where is God shifting His attention now? 09.)What must people do during this time of visitation? 10.)What is an example of spiritual decay today?

The first book of the New Testament of the Bible and one of the three synoptic Gospels. Matthew tells how Israel's messiah (Christ), Jesus, comes to his people (the Jews) but is rejected by them and how, after his resurrection, he sends the disciples to the gentiles instead. Matthew wishes to emphasize that the Jewish tradition should not be lost in a church that was increasingly becoming gentile. The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelist's community and the other Jews, particularly with its sharp criticism of the scribes and Pharisees with the position that through their rejection of Christ, the Kingdom of Heaven has been taken away from them and given instead to the church. The gospel is anonymous. Traditionally attributed to the Apostle Matthew, the predominant scholarly view is that it was written in the last quarter of the first century by an anonymous Jew familiar with technical legal aspects of scripture. Most scholars think Matthew used the Gospel of Mark and the hypothetical sayings Gospel Q (which consists of the material Matthew shares in common with Luke) and is the product of the second generation of the Christian movement, though it draws on the memory of the first generation of the disciples of Jesus. E169. Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Mark's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Breaking in the Habit videocast with Fr. Casey (Episode: Matthew is Unsettling (24jan2025); and, Priest Answers Questions About the Bible (oct2024). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Apostle Matthew continues to demonstrate the use of the scriptures in the life and ministry of Jesus. In the passage before us, Matt.21:12-16, the savior spoke from scripture twice which Matthew then records for us. In verse 13, Jesus begins by saying, 'It is written' and then in verse 16 He says, 'Have you never read'? The first statement is from Isa.56:7, which God Himself spoke through Isaiah. Jesus then asks one question. He then quotes Psalm 8:2 which speaks of the praises of the Messiah from the lips of children. Jesus knew the Word of God.John 8:30 Jesus says: "If you abide in my word then truly are are disciples of mine and you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free."Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 21:12.

As we continue our study of the parables of our Lord in Matthew 13 we are looking at verses 24-30.It is the parable of the wheat and tares. Even though good seed was planted, weeds were also found amongst the wheat. This parable written for us by the Apostle Matthew is unique to his gospel. Neither Mark or Luke contain this particular parable. Matthew is revealing that there would be a mixture of good and evil in the kingdom of heaven. This the second parable Jesus spoke. Later, His disciples ask Him what this parable means. So Jesus interprets it in detail for His disciples. Listen to Jesus' word and pray that God will make known His understanding of the Word by means of His Holy Spirit. Join us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 13:24.

Feast of Saint James, ApostleMatthew 20:20-28The mother of the sons of Zebedee approached Jesus with her sonsand did him homage, wishing to ask him for something.He said to her,"What do you wish?"She answered him,"Command that these two sons of mine sit,one at your right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom."Jesus said in reply,"You do not know what you are asking.Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?"

Memorial of Saint Barnabas, ApostleMatthew 10:7-13Jesus said to the Twelve:"As you go, make this proclamation:'The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.'Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons.Without cost you have received; without cost you are to give."

The Apostle Matthew writes about the time when he witnessed Jesus getting angry and turning over tables in the temple. This was an unusual thing to witness while following Jesus, but what can we learn from Jesus in this moment?

The first book of the New Testament of the Bible and one of the three synoptic Gospels. Matthew tells how Israel's messiah (Christ), Jesus, comes to his people (the Jews) but is rejected by them and how, after his resurrection, he sends the disciples to the gentiles instead. Matthew wishes to emphasize that the Jewish tradition should not be lost in a church that was increasingly becoming gentile. The gospel reflects the struggles and conflicts between the evangelist's community and the other Jews, particularly with its sharp criticism of the scribes and Pharisees with the position that through their rejection of Christ, the Kingdom of Heaven has been taken away from them and given instead to the church. The gospel is anonymous. Traditionally attributed to the Apostle Matthew, the predominant scholarly view is that it was written in the last quarter of the first century by an anonymous Jew familiar with technical legal aspects of scripture. Most scholars think Matthew used the Gospel of Mark and the hypothetical sayings Gospel Q (which consists of the material Matthew shares in common with Luke) and is the product of the second generation of the Christian movement, though it draws on the memory of the first generation of the disciples of Jesus. Gospel of Matthew available at https://amzn.to/3LEeP8F ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICA podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Mark's TIMELINE Video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credit: Breaking in the Habit videocast with Fr. Casey (Episode: I read all four gospels in four days; here's what I learned, and, Mark is the most underrated gospel (24jan2025); and, Priest Answers Questions About the Bible (oct2024). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we look at the Christmas story from the perspective of the Apostle Matthew. Matthew records the dream that Joseph has where he is told to keep his wife and raise her child and to name him Jesus. We are told that his is all in fulfillment of the Scriptures and that this child will be called, "Immanuel!" This amazing Christmas story reminds us of two important points: we can rely on Scripture and that our God is with us!

Feast of Saint Andrew, ApostleMt 4:18-22As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew,casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.He said to them,"Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men."

The Repentant Renegade is the: 1. Chief of Sinners (v. 13b) 2. Evangelist of Mercy (v. 13a) 3. Friend of Jesus (vv. 9-10)  

The Land of Israel  Part 7:  Capernaum and Levi - English only.  Levi, also called the Apostle Matthew, had been a 'publican' in Capernaum. Join us as we examine the connections between this former tax collector and this ancient village.  Recorded July 23, 2024.

Feast of Saint James, ApostleMt 20:20-28He replied,"My chalice you will indeed drink,but to sit at my right and at my left, this is not mine to givebut is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father."

Memorial of Saint Barnabas, ApostleMt 10:7-13Jesus said to the Twelve:"As you go, make this proclamation:'The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.'Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse the lepers, drive out demons."

Welcome to The Rabboni. This new biblical historical fiction tells of the long-lost journals of the Apostle Matthew. It is 73CE, Matthew had finally completed his biography of the life of Jesus. Now, he and a colorful team of men and women, circumcised and uncircumcised, followed the dangerous missionary charge of Jesus to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. Together, they boarded Roman ships to begin the very long journey to Axum (modern Ethiopia). Matthew's team was a striking testimony to the saving grace of their Lord. There was a former prostitute, a recovering opium addict, a shamed African princess, a freed Roman slave, and even a former member of the Sanhedrin who was present that evening Jesus was condemned to die.  Matthew is surprised how, of all the things he penned, it is Jesus' preeminent and signature message on the hillside in Galilee that most captured the interest of unbelievers and stirred up so much misunderstanding and misinformation among his followers. After studying the Sermon on the Mount for years, I am surprised Jesus wasn't stoned on the spot. What he said was wildly in-your-face to the core principles and beliefs of both Rome and Jerusalem.  As a historical fiction, The Rabboni will also shine new light on the consequential incense wars between the Nabateans and Rome, the ongoing animosity between Galilee and Judea, and the historically under-reported behind-the-scenes story of the turbulent last years of Jerusalem. And so much more. Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Matthew's Gospel is unique in that it was written by a Jew to the Jews to convince them that Jesus was and is the Kingly Messiah.In this message, Nathan talks about the Apostle Matthew, his audience, and how he structured the Gospel to showcase the truth about who Jesus is. And while this Gospel was written to the Jews, it has a powerful message to every believer.• • • • •This message was preached at the Church at Ellerslie on January 7, 2024.For more Christ-Centered teaching and resources, visit deeperChristian.com

12/6/23 – Wednesday Evening Services. Pastor Spence continues the study of the Famous and Infamous from scripture. A character study of those that have come before us.

Feast of Saint Andrew, ApostleMt 4:18-22He said to them, "Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men."

11-1-23 – Wednesday Evening Services. A continuation of our study through the Famous and Infamous of scripture. Character studies having application to our lives today.

A daily news briefing from Catholic News Agency, powered by artificial intelligence. Ask your smart speaker to play “Catholic News,” or listen every morning wherever you get podcasts. www.catholicnewsagency.com - During his September 13 general audience, Pope Francis presented the life of Blessed José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros as an example of the Gospel in action and service to the greater good. The general audience was the latest installment of the pope's ongoing series on apostolic zeal, which is an opportunity for the faithful to “meet passionate witnesses to the proclamation of the Gospel,” individuals who embodied “the will and also the inner passion to carry the Gospel forward,” according to the pope. Wednesday's catechism focused on the Venezuelan Hernández, the “people's doctor,” and was the 20th installment in the series, which opened January 11 with the life of the Apostle Matthew. Hernández was the first Venezuelan layperson to be beatified. Pope Francis also took a moment to speak about the importance Hernández's mother played in passing down the faith. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255353/pope-francis-highlights-life-of-service-of-venezuelan-blessed-at-general-audience A federal appeals court panel has unanimously ruled in favor of a Catholic group that said a local government in Michigan violated federal religious freedom law when it blocked the use of the group's 40-acre property for a Stations of the Cross trail. In 2020 the organization received a 40-acre wooded parcel in Genoa Township in southeast Michigan as a gift from the Diocese of Lansing. CHI planned to create a prayer trail with Stations of the Cross, a Catholic devotion that meditates on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as well as an altar and mural placed in an outdoor grotto formed by the property's trees. Genoa Township said the prayer path project was the equivalent of a church building and required a special use permit. CHI plans to continue its ongoing lawsuit against Genoa Township over plans to build a small 95-seat eucharistic adoration chapel that the township has rejected. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255352/michigan-township-can-t-ban-catholic-group-s-stations-of-the-cross-court-rules Archbishop John Wester of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe in a Monday statement defended the New Mexico governor's recent controversial executive order banning the carrying of guns in the state's most populated county. “The number of gun deaths we witness here is deplorable and tragic. I hope we can come together in New Mexico to address this issue,” the archbishop said. The order, issued by Lujan Grisham on September 7, temporarily suspends the right of citizens to bear arms in public in Bernalillo County, home to New Mexico's largest city, Albuquerque. Lujan Grisham issued the order following the deaths by shootings of several Albuquerque children in recent months. The order suspended the carrying of guns by citizens for 30 days and was given on the grounds that gun violence in the state constitutes a “public health emergency.” The Albuquerque mayor and police chief have signaled that they will not enforce the gun ban and that they will leave it to state authorities to do so. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/255349/new-mexico-bishop-defends-governor-s-controversial-gun-ban Today, the Church celebrates Saint John Chrysostom, considered the greatest preacher in the history of the Church, and the most prominent Greek father of the Church. In 398, he was forcefully appointed Patriarch of Constantinople, and fast became very popular with his flock through his example of preaching and courage in front of the imperial power, whose corruption and decadence he never shirked from criticizing in public. Chrysostom's many writings, especially homilies and commentaries on the Gospels, still exist and have exerted great influence over the centuries. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-john-chrysostom-362

On this episode of FACTS, Dr. Stephen Boyce covers the life of the Apostle Matthew. This episode will cover his life as a tax collector, his work as a Gospel writer, and later his work in the country of Ethiopia as a church planter.

Feast of Saint James, ApostleMt 20:20-28He replied, "My chalice you will indeed drink, but to sit at my right and at my left, this is not mine to give but is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father." When the ten heard this, they became indignant at the two brothers.

Feast of St James, the Apostle Matthew 20:20-28 The mother of the sons of Zebedee came to Jesus with her sons to make a request of him, and bowed low; and he said to her, ‘What is it you want?' She said to him, ‘Promise that these two sons of mine may sit one at your right hand and the other at your left in your kingdom.' ‘You do not know what you are asking' Jesus answered. ‘Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?' They replied, ‘We can.' ‘Very well,' he said ‘you shall drink my cup, but as for seats at my right hand and my left, these are not mine to grant; they belong to those to whom they have been allotted by my Father.' When the other ten heard this they were indignant with the two brothers. But Jesus called them to him and said, ‘You know that among the pagans the rulers lord it over them, and their great men make their authority felt. This is not to happen among you. No; anyone who wants to be great among you must be your servant, and anyone who wants to be first among you must be your slave, just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'

July 23, 2023 - Matthew 9:9-13 - Guest Speaker: The Apostle Matthew - cpcspokane.org

In this Father's Day message Apostle Matthew shares observations about the goodness of God and what it means to father with love and compassion. We have an always good Father Who provides and amazing example for us to follow. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-hester/support

In this message Apostle Matthew looks at the relationships dynamic of the Holy Spirit through Pentecost. Mankind seems to always default to the terms and conditions of legislating relationship with God, but He has an altogether different way in mind. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matthew-hester/support

The Apostle Matthew spends one of his five major teaching sections on the sending out of the disciples to do Evangelism in Matthew 10. Jesus gives them instructions and imparts to them the authority for healing and deliverance, and almost immediately speaks instructions to a future generation, the future Book of Acts Church. In this episode, we cover Jesus instructions, the actions of the disciples, and the so-called "Pre-Commission." Matthew 10Mark 6:12Luke 9:1-9www.messagetokings.com

Who is the most unlikely person who you think might become a disciple of Jesus? That is who Matthew was; an unlikely candidate.  Yet Jesus called him and he said yes. What do we learn about discipleship from Matthew? What do we learn about disciple-making from Jesus calling Matthew?

“When I was growing up in the 70's, we sat in church listening to pastors tell us to open our Bibles to the Gospel of Matthew, or Mark, or John. Then these pastors would tell us, “Matthew tells us that …” And this is pretty much how things went on into the 80's, 90's, and 00's when I found myself sitting in various churches from Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Assemblies of God, and Adventist. What I never realized sitting in Church, what I was never told sitting in Church, was that the authors of the Bible's books are NOT who the Church claims them to be. In a nutshell, the Apostle Matthew is not the author of the Gospel According to Matthew; the Apostle Mark is not the author of the Gospel According to Mark; the Apostle John is not the author of the Gospel According to John; the Apostle Peter is not the author of the Books of Peter; the Book of Hebrews has an utterly unknown author. These are not just my opinion. Ask ANY honest professor or pastor with an M. Div. or Ph.D. from any Christian seminary on the planet and they will tell you, “Yes, that's correct, NONE of these apostles actually wrote these books.” The operative word here is “honest” when referring to a pastor or scholar. These are not “Liberal” or “modern” theologians who will tell the truth about these books' illegitimate authorship; they are HONEST Conservative scholars and theologians throughout our Protestant Christian history who will tell you this.” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

From the Gospel of Matthew (1:18-25): “Advent, Part 4: Prelude to Jesus' Birth”  MESSAGE SUMMARY: In Matthew 1:1-17, the Apostle Matthew presents the genealogy for Jesus from the lineage of Joseph, even though Joseph was not Jesus' natural father. Whereas, Luke's Gospel presents Jesus' genealogy from Mary's lineage. As was prophesied by Isaiah more than five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, both Joseph and Mary were of the lineage of King David. This fourth Sunday in Advent points us to the first coming of Jesus and His birth as a human child. Jesus birth was His Incarnation as both God and human. The coming of Jesus was a real event in the history of mankind. Often, things and events in our lives take unanticipated courses; and God intervenes in our lives just as God intervened in Joseph's life, through the Angel, when Joseph found out about Mary's Devine pregnancy. “Do not be afraid because this {pregnancy} is of the Holy Spirit.” The message, in Matthew 1:21-23, from God's intervening Angel, in Joseph's dream, was simple; however, it changed the world for eternity: “'She {Mary}will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.' All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet {Isaiah 7:14}: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel' (which means, God with us).". In Matthew 1:24-25, Joseph responds without question and with faith and obedience to God's intervention: “When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.". Therefore, God intervened in both the lives of Joseph and Mary, to fulfill His promise of more than five hundred years previously, to enter the world as the vulnerable baby Jesus. Jesus, who was the Incarnate God and man, would save the world from its sins. We know that we can be saved from our sins, and the effect of our sins, by coming to God in repentance of our sins and in true faith that Jesus is God and walking with Jesus, in our lives, as our Savior. Also, God has given us the Holy Spirit to facilitate our walk and to provide a personal relationship with Him.   In this time of Advent, why do we have such a difficult time of sharing this good news that was given to Joseph in God's intervention: “and they shall call his name Immanuel' (which means, God with us)”? We can break out of this reluctance, to share the good news of Jesus, by bringing someone to church during Christmas and by living our lives to reflect God's Grace when: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him." (John 3:16-17).   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, Sabbath rest is truly an unbelievable gift! Thank you that there is nothing I can do to earn your love; it comes without any strings attached. As I close my eyes for these few minutes before you, all I can say is, thank you! In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 133). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):   Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7:11-25; Romans 5:8; John 3:16-17. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE SEARCH: www.AWFTL.org/bible-search/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “As a Jesus Follower, the Greatest Witness for the Gospel that You Can Give Is for Others to See Jesus IN You”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

From the Gospel of Matthew (1:18-25): “Advent, Part 4: Prelude to Jesus' Birth”  MESSAGE SUMMARY: In Matthew 1:1-17, the Apostle Matthew presents the genealogy for Jesus from the lineage of Joseph, even though Joseph was not Jesus' natural father. Whereas, Luke's Gospel presents Jesus' genealogy from Mary's lineage. As was prophesied by Isaiah more than five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, both Joseph and Mary were of the lineage of King David. This fourth Sunday in Advent points us to the first coming of Jesus and His birth as a human child. Jesus birth was His Incarnation as both God and human. The coming of Jesus was a real event in the history of mankind. Often, things and events in our lives take unanticipated courses; and God intervenes in our lives just as God intervened in Joseph's life, through the Angel, when Joseph found out about Mary's Devine pregnancy. “Do not be afraid because this {pregnancy} is of the Holy Spirit.” The message, in Matthew 1:21-23, from God's intervening Angel, in Joseph's dream, was simple; however, it changed the world for eternity: “'She {Mary}will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.' All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet {Isaiah 7:14}: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel' (which means, God with us).". In Matthew 1:24-25, Joseph responds without question and with faith and obedience to God's intervention: “When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife, but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.". Therefore, God intervened in both the lives of Joseph and Mary, to fulfill His promise of more than five hundred years previously, to enter the world as the vulnerable baby Jesus. Jesus, who was the Incarnate God and man, would save the world from its sins. We know that we can be saved from our sins, and the effect of our sins, by coming to God in repentance of our sins and in true faith that Jesus is God and walking with Jesus, in our lives, as our Savior. Also, God has given us the Holy Spirit to facilitate our walk and to provide a personal relationship with Him.   In this time of Advent, why do we have such a difficult time of sharing this good news that was given to Joseph in God's intervention: “and they shall call his name Immanuel' (which means, God with us)”? We can break out of this reluctance, to share the good news of Jesus, by bringing someone to church during Christmas and by living our lives to reflect God's Grace when: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him." (John 3:16-17).   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, Sabbath rest is truly an unbelievable gift! Thank you that there is nothing I can do to earn your love; it comes without any strings attached. As I close my eyes for these few minutes before you, all I can say is, thank you! In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 133). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: I affirm that because of what God has done for me in His Son, Jesus, I AM FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT. If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! Luke 11:13 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):   Matthew 1:18-25; Isaiah 7:11-25; Romans 5:8; John 3:16-17. SCRIPTURE REFERENCE SEARCH: www.AWFTL.org/bible-search/ WEBSITE LINK TO DR. BEACH'S DAILY DEVOTIONAL – “As a Jesus Follower, the Greatest Witness for the Gospel that You Can Give Is for Others to See Jesus IN You”: https://awordfromthelord.org/devotional/ A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Feast of Saint Andrew, ApostleMt 4:18-22As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew,casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.He said to them,“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”At once they left their nets and followed him.

Today's program: ITW Season 5 Ep# 741: MT 9:9-18//MK 2:13-22; 5:22-23//LK 5:27-39; 8:41-42 - After Agreeing To Become An Apostle, Matthew Gives A Dinner For Jesus. Join us today at www.IntoTheWord2020.com or via your favorite podcast platform. Distributed by ReSermon.com.

In the geneology of Jesus, the Apostle Matthew carefully and accurately describes Joseph as the husband of Mary. The generations from Abraham to Jesus include 42 individuals all illustrating the plan, the provision and the prophetic fulfillment of God.  

Todays message is an overview of the upcoming series. We draw this from Christ's very own teachings found in The Sermon on The Mount as recorded by the Apostle Matthew. Being a Christian literally means, to be a Christ-Follower. Meaning His ways are our ways. Check out www.mickeywilcox.org

The Apostle Matthew (Pastor Josh Albers) by Pastor Mitch Coston

On the Feast of St. Matthew there is much we can learn from the Apostle Matthew. Let us continue to learn from others as they follow Jesus.

On the Feast of St. Matthew there is much we can learn from the Apostle Matthew. Let us continue to learn from others as they follow Jesus.

Feast of Saint James, ApostleMT 20:20-28She answered him,“Command that these two sons of mine sit,one at your right and the other at your left, in your Kingdom.”Jesus said in reply,“You do not know what you are asking.Can you drink the chalice that I am going to drink?”

In this brand new series, Sealed With A Promise, Apostle Matthew opens up the mark of inheritance for the body of Christ as is found in Ephesians Chapter One. In this message we take a look at what the seal of the Holy Spirit is and what the Kingdom of God looks like in the life of the believer. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-hester/support

Feast of Saint Andrew, ApostleMt 4:18-22As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers,Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew,casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen.He said to them,“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”

In this episode Steven discusses the Synonymous Expressions described by Jack W. Hayford with the term "Kingdom of Heaven" found in Matthew vs. Kingdom of God seen throughout the rest of the New Testament. The Apostle Matthew used a distinct language when writing for his predominately Jewish audience, which is discussed and any distinction made is also mentioned.

On this feast of the Apostle Matthew the former tax collector, Fr. Andrew discusses how he was healed of his problem with money and how we may be, as well.