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What child is this? How do people respond to the newborn king? When a new monarch ascends to power, some will celebrate, others will remain indifferent, and some will oppose him. The same reactions are seen when reading Matthew's account of the Magi visiting the newborn King in Matthew Chapter 2. The question worth considering this Christmas is, what is my response to the birth of this King? Am I a worshipper? Am I indifferent? Or am I hostile toward him?https://midtownchurch.com/
June 9th, 2025Shawn, Justin and "Other Justin" dive verse by verse into Matthew Chapter 2
In this week's episode, Evangelist Chance Walters shares a Message from Matthew Chapter 1 concerning the Birth of Jesus Christ.
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
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Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
Read by Kathryn Grimmonpre - New King James Version of the BibleBook of Matthew (NKJV) - by Female Reader - NKJV Translation - Audiobook with Music - Woman Reading of the Bible - New Testament - Recording and Mixing by Level Audio
"Your house and your kingdom will endure forever." That's God's promise to King David – a pledge and prophecy that came to fruition through the nativity and Jesus' birth. Matthew Chapter 1 opens with a genealogy of Jesus, describing the Messiah as “the son of David and the son of Abraham.” And Luke Chapter 1 corroborates Jesus' tie to David when Gabriel approaches Mary and reveals she will bear a son. Verses 32 and 33 read, “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Mary is being given a prophecy here that we first see recorded hundreds of years earlier in 1 and 2 Chronicles and 2 Samuel – in particular 2 Samuel Chapter 7, verse 16. It is here in 2 Samuel, God, through Nathan, tells David about his everlasting kingdom — a kingdom build and fulfilled through Jesus' loving sacrifice. And that love is the centerpiece of the biblical narrative. The nativity gave way to the cross and the cross gives way to our true freedom and forgiveness. But a full understanding of both the Old and New Testaments — and the prophecy therein — is what opens us to fully understanding what all of this means. Listen to the finale of "Jesus and the Prophecies of Christmas."
Listen to a message by Pastor Steve called, “Responding to the King”. Reading from Matthew Chapter 2.  Watch the full advent service which includes the baptism of Miriam!
Jesus our Deliverer (Matthew Chapter 1) - Sunday, 21st December 2025.Matthew 1:21-23 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.1. God delivered Israel from Pharaoh. Exodus 3:7-8 And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows; And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites. 2. God delivered Israel from their enemiesJudges 3:9 And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, even Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother.Judges 3:15 But when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised them up a deliverer, Ehud the son of Gera, a Benjamite, a man left-handed: and by him the children of Israel sent a present unto Eglon the king of Moab. 3. In Isaiah, God is upset with Israel because they do not look to Him for deliverance.Isaiah 50:2 Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst.4. In the New Testament, Jesus delivered from storms, death, demons, sickness blindness, deafness, bitterness and on and on!Matthew 8:26 And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.5. How can I be delivered?Psalm 50:15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.
Listening requires at least 2 people. When you listen carefully and you believe, you will share the news. If you listen closely, you can hear that the heavens are still whispering: "Jesus is here, and God loves you." This message is brought to us by Pastor Sarah. The Gospel lesson comes from Matthew Chapter 1, verses 18-25.
Grace in the Genealogy of Jesus (Matthew Chapter 1) - Sunday, 14th December 2025.1 Tamar. Matthew 1:3 - And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;2. Rahab the Harlot. Matthew 1:5 - And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;3. Ruth the Moabitess. Matthew 1:5 - And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;4. Bathsheba the adulteress. Matthew 1:6 - And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;
When we read of the disciples slowness to properly understand Messiah's words, it would do us well to humbly admit that here we see ourselves. Are you ever found naive and ignorant? Would you even know it if you were? Let's find out!
Three more of Jesus Authoritative Teachings from Matthew Chapter 7.
The greatest weapon against your identity isn't a blatant lie—it's a subtle suggestion. The enemy doesn't come up to you and say, "You aren't God's child." Instead, he whispers, "If you are God's child... then why is this happening?"In this episode of Shifts and Ladders, we look at the pattern in Matthew Chapters 3 and 4 to uncover how the enemy attempts to shift you from Sonship to Survival. We analyze the Baptism of Jesus vs. the Temptation in the Wilderness to see exactly how the enemy removed the word "Beloved" and added the condition "If".If you are working 80 hours a week turning "stones into bread" just to prove you are successful, you are falling into a trap. It is time to stop entertaining the "question mark" and stand on God's "period."In this video, we cover:(0:00) The "Subtle Suggestion": How the enemy attacks your identity(1:20) Matthew 3: Why God established "Beloved" (Identity) before "Ministry" (Productivity)(3:30) Matthew 4: The Test immediately follows the Revelation(5:00) The Trap: How the enemy strips "Beloved" to make your identity "Conditionary"(6:50) Stones to Bread: The danger of using your gift to prove your worth(8:40) The Solution: Integration and the power of "It Is Written"(9:15) Question Marks vs. Periods: Living off the Word(10:00) The Challenge: Be a Thermostat and set the temperature this weekQuotes from the episode:"God's pleasure is anchored in Jesus' identity, not his productivity.""The enemy wants you to move from sonship to survival... survival is always conditionary.""When you try to prove your identity, you actually lose your authority.""A suggestion always has a question mark, but a declaration always ends in a period."#Identity #SpiritualWarfare #Matthew4 #ChristianLeadership #RionRobinson #ShiftsAndLadders #BeDoHave
Shawn, Ashely, Justin, and "Other" Justin talk about strategies of evangelism and tackle Matthew Chapter 8:18-22
Send us a textIn this episode of 'Pondering the Bible,' co-hosts Ken Corkins and Rocky Ellison delve into Matthew Chapter 2, focusing on the wise men's visit to Jesus. They discuss the timing of Jesus' birth, the historical inaccuracies of the December 25th date, the significance of Bethlehem, and the wise men's journey from the East guided by a divine star. The hosts also explore Herod's reaction to the news of a newborn king, his deceitful plot, and the practical and symbolic meanings behind the gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Additionally, they address common misconceptions about the nativity scene and the true timeline of events.The sermon for this episode is titled "Misunderstood" and can be found at pondergmc.org/ministries/sermonsNEW!: Rate us at Podchaser Find us at www.pondergmc.org. Feedback is welcome: PonderMethodist@gmail.com Music performed by the Ponder GMC worship team. Cover Art: Joe Wagner Recorded, edited and mixed by Snikrock
Shawn, Justin, and "Other" Justin tackle Matthew Chapter 8:14-17 and talk about demons for a little bit
Pastor Scott discusses Old Testament prophesy from the Gospel of Matthew Chapter 1 and 2, as it relates to Jesus' birth.
Shawn, Justin, "Other" Justin tackle Matthew Chapter 8:5-13
This episode dives into Matthew Chapters 14-16 and the rich political, communal, and spiritual tensions woven throughout. We unpack the […] The post Called to Treason, Matthew Chapters 14-16 appeared first on Queer Theology.
As a first grader once said, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him tap dance.” The way that Yeshua fulfills the expectations and prophecies in the Hebrew Bible is both expected and unexpected. This whole year we are learning about the Gospel of Matthew. We dove into Matthew Chapter 2 this week; let's see how this very Jewish story fulfills the Israel story, shows the divinity of Yeshua, and transforms our lives.
Heart of a Man is a men's community based our Carmel, IN. We exist to deeply connect men with a brotherhood equally committed to learning, growing, walking through life together and deepening in faith. Our mission is to build men into character-driven, committed disciples of Jesus, equipped to forge healthy, life-giving relationships at home, at work, and in their communities. Today's lesson is from Heart of a Man's CEO, Bill Moore, taking us through Matthew Chapter 7. In walking us through the Sermon on the Mount, Bill challenges us in 5 key areas around our self-awareness and how it's affecting both our walk with Jesus and our relationships with other people. Please visit us at www.heartofaman.org to learn more, to contact us, to purchase merchandise, donate to our ministry (we are a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible) or to join us in-person for one of our many Bible studies and classes!
Welcome to Extraordinary Living with Bill and Roger. In the conclusion to this series, Roger Morris explains how to avoid religious misconceptions and embrace the true message of the Gospel of the Kingdom. Roger shares scripture from Mark Chapter 4 and Matthew Chapter 24 to illustrate how believers are empowered by Jesus to heal the sick, cleanse lepers, and raise the dead. He discusses the importance of moving beyond just preaching salvation to embracing the fuller message of God's kingdom. Roger also talks about his personal journey of combining his faith with his farming, emphasizing the significance of speaking blessings over yourself and your family. This episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to accept Jesus Christ. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Promises of God 00:12 Introduction to Extraordinary Living 00:28 Personal Testimonies and Experiences 01:19 Preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom 02:47 Understanding the Mysteries of the Kingdom 03:48 Critique of Religious Practices 06:18 The Power of the Holy Spirit 07:34 Practical Applications of Faith 09:26 Seek First the Kingdom of God 14:16 End Times and Final Thoughts 26:48 Call to Salvation 28:09 Conclusion and Resources Connect with Bill & Roger Ministries: www.billandroger.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064668460680
A fascinating weekly study of the Scriptures that brings to life the meaning of the biblical text using history, original languages, and Jewish culture. This podcast will strengthen your faith and your understanding of the Bible. Hosted by author, attorney, pastor, and founder of Covenant Journey, Mat Staver. Learn more and get involved at CovenantJourney.org
Heart of a Man is a men's community based our Carmel, IN. We exist to deeply connect men with a brotherhood equally committed to learning, growing, walking through life together and deepening in faith. Our mission is to build men into character-driven, committed disciples of Jesus, equipped to forge healthy, life-giving relationships at home, at work, and in their communities. Today's lesson is from Heart of a Man's Director of Operations, Kyle Moore, walking us through the back half of Matthew Chapter 6, where he focuses on Jesus' language around anxiety, helping us understand the deep care that Jesus has for us, and how we navigate it well. Please visit us at www.heartofaman.org to learn more, to contact us, to purchase merchandise, donate to our ministry (we are a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible) or to join us in-person for one of our many Bible studies and classes!