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Jesushas been praying with His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane when Judasshows up with a “multitude” of the temple guards to arrest Jesus. To get thefull picture of this event, I highly recommend that you read all four Gospelaccounts. John tells us that Jesus “went forth” to meet Judas and those withhim and asked, “Whom are you seeking?” They answered, “Jesus of Nazareth” andJesus said, “I am He”. At those words, God released the radiance of His glory,and it literally knocked Judas and all the mob to the ground (John 18:1-12). Matthewtells us that this is when Judas gets up and greets Jesus saying, “Hail Master”and then kisses Jesus. Jesus calls him “Friend” and the officers came and “laidhands on Jesus and took Him” (Matthew 26:47-56).Itwas then that the disciples remembered (and misunderstood) His words about thesword (Luke 22:35-38), so they asked Him if now was the time to make use oftheir two swords. Without waiting for the answer, Peter rushed ahead andattacked a man who turned out to be Malchus, a servant to the high priest (John18:10, 26-27). Whydid Peter do this? For one thing, he had to back up the boastful words he hadspoken in the Upper Room (Luke 22:33) and again on the way to the Garden (Matt.26:30-35). Someone rightly said, “Peter had been sleeping when he should havebeen praying, talking when he should have been listening, and boasting when heshould have been fearing. Now he was fighting when he should have beensurrendering!” Petermade a number of serious mistakes when he attacked Malchus with his sword. Tobegin with, Peter was fighting the wrong enemy with the wrong weapon. We mustalways remember that our enemies are not flesh and blood, and they cannot bedefeated with ordinary weapons (2 Cor. 10:3-6; Eph. 6:10-18). In His wildernesstemptations, Jesus defeated Satan with the Word of God (Matt. 4:1-11), and thatis the weapon we must use (Eph. 6:17; Heb. 4:12). Peteralso revealed the wrong attitude and trusted the wrong energy. While Jesus wassurrendering, Peter was busy declaring war! This reveals that he was dependingon "the arm of flesh." His whole approach to the situation was not atall Christlike (John 18:36) and stands as a good warning to us today. The lostworld may act this way, but it is not the way God's servants should act (Matthew12:19; 2 Timothy 2:24). Jesus had taught His disciples and us that: “love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you,and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may besons of your Father in heaven…” (Matthew 5:38-45). Itis just like Jesus to act in grace when others are acting in malice (Psalms103:10). He showed grace to Peter by rebuking his presumptuous sin andrepairing the damage he had done. He showed grace to Malchus, a lowly slave, byhealing his ear, and He showed grace to the whole world by willingly yieldingHimself to the mob and going to Calvary. He did not come to judge but to save(Luke 19:10). John 3:16-17 reminds us: “For God did notsend His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world throughHim might be saved.” OurLord's last miracle before the cross was not a big flashy thing that attractedattention. It is likely that very few of the men who were there that night evenknew what Peter and Jesus had done. Jesus could have summoned twelve legions ofangels (Matthew 26:53), one legion (6,000 soldiers) for each of the elevendisciples and one for Himself, but He did not. Instead of performing somespectacular feat, He lovingly healed the ear of an obscure slave and thenpresented His hands to be bound. Eachof us must decide whether we will go through life pretending, like Judas; orfighting, like Peter; or yielding to God's perfect will, like Jesus. Today, willit be the kiss of betrayal, the sword of the flesh, or the cup of surrender tothe will of God?Godbless!
Walk with us through Matthew 12 at Into the Word, a radio and online program committed to reading, loving, and living the whole Counsel of God. In this program we will work our way chapter by chapter through the whole Bible. Our host and Bible teacher for this adventure is Pastor Paul Carter. If you are interested in additional resources or previous episodes in the series, you can find those at https://intotheword.ca/. If you would like to support the program or our monthly mission partner, you can do so at https://intotheword.ca/how-to-support-the-into-the-word-podcast-bible-commentary. To connect with our Bible readers and Into the Word listeners, connect with us on Facebook at https://facebook.com/In2theWord
Matthew 12:38-45 - - June 29, 2025
In the final week of The Unloved, Pastor Matt takes us into Jonah 4, where the story turns inward—into Jonah's heart, and into our own. After a city-wide revival, Jonah is furious, not joyful, and God meets him with unexpected patience. Through a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind, God holds up a mirror to Jonah's anger, self-righteousness, and misplaced affections. The truth? God helps us see ourselves clearly so that we can see Him clearly. This raw, unfinished ending invites us to confront our own hearts and encounter the grace of the God who moves toward us even before we're right.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/
Bible Study with Pastor Gary Terry of LCBC.
In a world where weakness is often dismissed and brokenness is quietly discarded, this sermon invites us to behold Jesus as He truly is. Drawn from the prophetic words of Isaiah, we see the Servant who is both beloved by God and gentle with the wounded. He does not break the bruised reed or snuff out the smoldering wick. He withdraws not in fear but in wisdom, choosing mercy over conflict and compassion over spectacle. This message calls us to reconsider what power looks like in the kingdom of God. Jesus does not shout in the streets or demand attention, yet He carries divine authority and unwavering tenderness. He proclaims justice with quiet strength and holds fast to the weary until hope rises. For all who feel bent, burnt out, or overlooked, this is an invitation to come near to the One who sees, who heals, and who never lets go.
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Matthew 12:22-37 - - June 22, 2025
Here Is Your Sign - Part A continues with our Jonah series as Pastor Roger Pettay dives into the Bible with great illustrations and answers to many of our questions. Welcome!
Matthew 12:15-21 - - June 15, 2025
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We must believe in the sign of Jonah, which is the proof of Jesus' resurrection, to correctly identify who Jesus is and receive eternal life.
The sermon explores the tension between law and mercy through Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees over Sabbath observance. While the religious leaders clung tightly to rules and restrictions, Jesus revealed that the Sabbath was never meant to burden but to bless. It was given for rest, renewal, and mercy. He shows that love is the fulfillment of the law and that true obedience cannot be separated from compassion. The message reminds us that it is easy to become caught up in religious performance while missing the heart of God. In contrast to both legalism and lawlessness, Jesus offers Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath, the one who brings true rest not only to our bodies but to our souls. We are called not just to imitate His mercy but to come to Him for it.
Matthew 12:1-14 - - June 1, 2025
"You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." - Matthew 12:34-37
Daily Dose of Hope June 16, 2025 Scripture - Matthew 12:38-50 Prayer: Lord Jesus, Mighty God, Holy One...We come to you this morning with humility and gratefulness. Thank you that your mercies are new every morning. Thank you that you continue to love and guide us, even though we mess up again and again. Thank you for your patience and your never-ending care. Lord, we are so very grateful. Help us, on this Monday, to start our week with the right attitude. We belong to you and we are under your authority. Help us see others the way you see them. Help us produce fruit in our lives. Oh, Lord, how we need your help. Please, Jesus, may we hear your voice today. In Your Name, Amen. Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, a Deep Dive into the Gospels and the book of Acts. Happy Monday! Our Scripture reading for today is the last half of Matthew 12. We start with the discussion about the sign of Jonah. The Pharisees have asked Jesus for a sign to demonstrate that he is the Messiah. Apparently, all the miracles he has done thus far aren't enough for these guys. Remember, the Pharisees were even attributing some of his miracles to Satan. Understandably, this request doesn't go over too well with Jesus. On the surface, there isn't anything wrong with their request. There are times in the Old Testament in which people asked God for a sign. But Jesus can see right through their request. Nothing he does will make these guys believe in him. In fact, they are looking for more ammunition to use against Jesus. There is nothing sincere about the request. Matthew Henry writes in his commentary, "Christ is always ready to hear and answer holy desires and prayers, yet he will not gratify corrupt lusts and humors." Jesus does promise the sign of Jonah. The Jews believed that the Ninevites repented when Jonah preached because they knew it was the God of all who spoke through him. And they knew this because God kept him from dying in the belly of the big fish. In the same way, Jesus' resurrection will signify God's vindication of him and affirm the truth of what he says and his divinity. But Jesus knows that even the resurrection won't be enough to make most of these Jewish leaders believe. Their hearts are hard. Now, let's take a look at the text about Jesus' mother and brothers. I'll be honest, growing up I used to really struggle with this passage. It seemed so harsh! But deeper reflection yields a different perspective. Can you imagine what it must have been like for Jesus' immediate family? We know that Mary knew that Jesus was special but did she really understand the significance of his life at this point? What must his siblings have thought? We see in this text that his mother and brothers are wanting to talk to him, interrupting a teaching session. Are they chatting about Sunday dinner or do they want him to stop making such a ruckus around town? Again, we don't have details but it's clear they don't really know him as the Son of God (yet). Jesus' reaction is a bit off-putting. As a mom, I might have gotten my feelings hurt more than a little bit. But he is making a point. Jesus' family has become much wider than Mary, Joseph, and the boys. There are no bounds to who may be part of it. Anyone who does the will of my Father is my brother and sister and mother. Jesus is redefining family for those who profess faith in him. Yes, biological family relationships are important but spiritual family relationships (and this might be hard to hear) are even more important. Given the strong emphasis on family ties in first century Palestine, Jesus' words here would have been shocking. But what he is saying is that believers should consider themselves family and care for one another like they are family members. In the words of Sister Sledge, we are family. The apostle Paul in his New Testament letters expanded on this idea of believers being a family of faith: In Galatians 6:10, Paul speaks of our need to care for those in the household of God, “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” Family was a big deal at the time. People lived with extended family. Who you were related to mattered. You were under social and moral obligation to care for your extended family. And Paul is saying who you are related to in Christ is also a big deal. Those people in your church family, those other believers that worship with you, those other people who profess faith in Jesus --- these are your brothers and sisters as well. These people are family. In Ephesians 2:19, Paul writes, Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household… We are members of God's household. We are members of God's family. If you have said yes to Jesus as Lord and Savior, then God is your father. You are a child of God. And you have many siblings. We are brothers and sisters. We are family. We are no longer strangers. Think about those people at church, at New Hope. Some you know and some you don't know. Some you like and others you might not like. But we are family and we will spend eternity together. And the early church clearly behaved in the way biological families behaved. They ate together, they spent time together, they sacrificed and worked together. Acts 2:44-47, All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. They behaved like a family. They loved each other like a family. They sacrificed together like a family. There was nothing fakey about this. Notice it doesn't say they came together on Sunday morning, shook hands, and then went their own way. No, they did life together. It was real. It was genuine. And guess what? God added to their numbers. Because people see that and they want that. It's no different today. We have an epidemic of loneliness. People are disconnected. People are struggling. Even those who aren't struggling are always looking for sincere, genuine places of love and acceptance. The family of faith is intended to be a place in which you are loved, accepted, cared for, held accountable, belong, where you know people have your back, where you can learn and grow…. It's far from perfect because it involves human beings. Over the years, the church has too often been exclusive, cliquey, fake, and judgmental. Sometimes, we have been more dysfunctional family than healthy family. We have done harm. I think we need to repent of that. If we at New Hope have ever been part of putting walls up, then we need to repent of that. If I have ever been part of mistreating my brother or sister, if you have been part of excluding or hurting your brother and sister, then you need to repent of that. Period. We are a family. And families are funny. Families are not polished and pulled together. Families love each other, they are loyal to one another, but they sometimes get annoyed with one another. They sometimes hurt one another (I am thinking of my own three kids – they love each other fiercely and yet, they can really push each other's buttons). It's no difference with our siblings in Christ. Family is a place where we do a lot of forgiving, a lot of extending grace, but it's also a place where we know that we belong no matter what. Strong families are places where when you come together, you can just take a deep breath and say, “I'm home.” It isn't the building but it's the people. This is the thing. When a church family loves like Jesus, people get a glimpse of Jesus. When we care for one another sacrificially, people see Jesus. When the family of faith sacrifices for one another, then people get to see Jesus in action. Lives are transformed. Hearts are changed. Our faith grows stronger. Jesus Christ is glorified. And the Lord added to their numbers those who were being saved. Think about the relationships you have made within the faith family. Are they strong? Why or why not? What holds you back from creating strong, meaningful connections to your brothers and sisters in Christ? Blessings, Pastor Vicki
Welcome to Linworth Road Church! We are glad you've found us online and pray that this message is meaningful to you.Linworth exists to help the spiritually lost and wounded join a community of people becoming fully alive, fully mature, and fully on-mission through the healing power of Jesus Christ and His Word.NEXT STEPS:OTHER SERMONS///WebsiteFacebookInstagramJoin us in person at 10 am on Sundays5400 Linworth RoadColumbus, OH 43235
Our words reveal the state of our hearts, either justifying us or condemning us.
Daily Dose of Hope June 13, 2025 Scripture - Matthew 12:1-37 Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are Lord of all. How often we forget that. There are times we even put ourselves in your place. Forgive us, Lord. Help us to remember that you are God and we are not. Help us simply live the way you have called us, serve the way you have called us, and love the way you have called us. We know that we fall short over and over again. We need you. All the time, we need you. In Your Name, Amen. Welcome back, everyone, to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional that complements the New Hope Bible reading plan, a Deep Dive into the Gospels and Acts. Happy Friday! Today, we start Matthew 12. The text begins with Jesus' disciples walking through fields of grain on the Sabbath and picking them to eat because they were hungry. This infuriates the Pharisees who have made the Sabbath incredibly complicated for the people. In fact, they had instituted a complex system of Sabbath laws of their own that was oppressive and legalistic. There were strict laws regarding how to observe the Sabbath, which included 39 categories of forbidden activities. In essence, these religious leaders had made themselves lords of the Sabbath, thus making themselves lords over the people. As he often did, Jesus was pushing back against this. He speaks about how David and his men ate consecrated bread from the Temple when they were hungry, even though it was off-limits. There are times when rules make sense and there are times when they don't. People are always more important than rules. The original intent of the Sabbath was to give humans rest, not to create a more confusing and restrictive guidelines. The Pharisees had lost sight of this. Jesus declares that he is Lord of the Sabbath. This really gets the Pharisees upset. By saying this, he is declaring that he has authority over the Sabbath. Jesus can overrule the Pharisees' rules and regulations because he is the one who created the Sabbath in the first place. He has the power to correctly interpret the meaning of the Sabbath and the rules pertaining to it. Keep in mind, that by saying this, Jesus is making a bold statement about who he is. The Pharisees are looking for something that will allow them to arrest Jesus. Of course, Jesus is God and he knows this, but it doesn't stop him at all. He is making a point so he then heals a man with a shriveled hand on the Sabbath. It's after this that they begin to plot how to kill him. How often do we get distracted with our own rules and traditions? And do those rules and traditions get in the way of doing the work of Jesus? Do they become obstacles to people knowing Jesus more or receiving healing? While I think we are pretty good about keeping this in check at New Hope, I think it's something we need to be very much aware of. We have to be careful what is most important to us – our traditions or people? Jesus knows that they are plotting his death so he goes away in an attempt to retreat. But that is nearly impossible for Jesus now. People continue to come to him for healing and Jesus is not about to turn them away. Every interruption is important to Jesus. The Pharisees accuse Jesus of healing by the power of Beezelbub, who was the prince of demons. Jesus points out the absurdity of this. Why would he cast out demons with the power of the prince of demons? It just doesn't make sense. Jesus then makes an incredibly bold statement regarding the Pharisees. He says that whoever is not with him is against him. Whoever is not helping expand the Kingdom of God is by definition working against it. The Pharisees, who think they are defending God, are actually working with Satan, inhibiting the work of God through Jesus. They are putting themselves up against the Holy Spirit. It makes sense to judge the quality of a tree by the fruit it produces. The Pharisees are demonstrating that their spiritual fruit is rotten by accusing Jesus. They are showing the true nature of the hearts. What kind of fruit are you producing? If someone were to look at your life right now, an objective observer, how would they rate your fruit? Blessings, Pastor Vicki
Welcome to Linworth Road Church! We are glad you've found us online and pray that this message is meaningful to you.Linworth exists to help the spiritually lost and wounded join a community of people becoming fully alive, fully mature, and fully on-mission through the healing power of Jesus Christ and His Word.NEXT STEPS:OTHER SERMONS///WebsiteFacebookInstagramJoin us in person at 10 am on Sundays5400 Linworth RoadColumbus, OH 43235
Do not reject the illuminating work of the Holy Spirit in your life by hardening your heart against Christ and His Gospel, and so regard God's grace as demonically evil.
Jesus continues spreading compassion, care, and joy among his most vulnerable neighbors – but the religious professionals won't have any of it! They're using the Bible as a weapon rather than a sacred gift meant to help us pursue shalom. This week in Matthew 12-13 we explore a few of these stories, and the cryptic parables Jesus tells in response.Episode highlightsCompassion should take precedence over strict adherence to rules.Sabbath is a revolutionary practice that promotes rest and justice.Curiosity is essential for understanding and growth.Why the story of Jonah slaps.Oppression harms everyone, including the oppressor.How what we believe & practice about knowledge & learning can be fundamentally anti-authoritarian Community and mutual aid are part of how this whole God-thing worksOur guest co-host today is Ell, a cohost over at the fantastic podcast The Word in Black and Red. She is a member of the Industrial Workers of the World, is a board member at her church, and enjoys gardening spending time in nature. Ell's pronouns are she/they.The Word in Black and Red...Read LIT online: https://www.litbible.net/matthew-12 and https://www.litbible.net/matthew-13More about the Liberation & Inclusion Translation: https://www.litbible.net/translation-commitmentsSupport LIT & FIT: https://donorbox.org/found-in-translation-1...Opportunity Walks by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Keywords: Bible, Matthew, parables, compassion, justice, authority, spirituality, faith, community, interpretation
Pastor Dom Veilleux begins teaching through Matthew 12
The Gospel of Matthew is a wonderful book, the first text in the New Testament, which gives us an exciting shift from the prophecies of the Old Testament to the fulfillment of those very prophecies in the person of Jesus. You are sure to be equipped and inspired as Jesus Himself shares about the hope we have, gives practical lessons for how to live life the way God intended, shows the love of God through miracles and healings, and makes a way for you to be reconciled to God for all eternity. Join Jerry as he dives into Matthew and walks us through the life, ministry and profound teachings of Jesus. There's no better day than today to take your daily reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started! Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/ « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/
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Today we examine the encounter with Jesus and the Pharisees, who were accusing Jesus of breaking the Sabbath because his disciples were eating from a grainfield. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes
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Pastor Samson's sermon, Bold Forgiveness, emphasizes that the true scandal of the Bible is not that there is an unforgivable sin, but that all sin can be forgiven through Jesus. For believers today, the message is one of hope: no sin is beyond Jesus' forgiveness, and we are called to boldly approach His throne with confidence, living in the freedom that He has already paid the price for our redemption. Listen and be challenged. Support the show
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EPISODE 1153 It's Wednesday, May 14 and Kevin Crawford and Matt Yount discuss Matt's sabbatical. For the full VP Bible Reading Plan, head to https://www.victorypoint.org/resources. For more on the context of today's passage check out the resources at https://bibleproject.com/explore/book-overviews. To find out more about VictoryPoint Church go to victorypoint.org.
EPISODE 1152 It's Tuesday, May 13 and Kevin Crawford and Matt Yount discuss Matt's sabbatical. For the full VP Bible Reading Plan, head to https://www.victorypoint.org/resources. For more on the context of today's passage check out the resources at https://bibleproject.com/explore/book-overviews. To find out more about VictoryPoint Church go to victorypoint.org.
After facing the Pharisees and their questions, Jesus pronounced the seven or eight woes of the Scribes and Pharisees. Greater will be the judgment of these scribes and pharisees for their condemnation of the only sinless man to walk planet earth. In this episode, we parallel these woes with other verses of judgment about judgment. Matthew 23:1-39Matthew 12:41-42James 3:1Mark 9:42www.messagetokings.com
DateMay 11, 2025SynopsisIn this sermon, we confront the deep human longing to be seen and explore how Jesus transforms our understanding of belonging. When biological families fall short or relationships fracture, Christ offers a radical alternative: a chosen family built not on bloodlines but on the courage to show up with vulnerability and love. Through locked doors and doubt, Jesus demonstrates that true peace comes not from avoiding pain, but from meeting each other in our woundedness.ReferencesScripture: John 20:19–31 About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.
In this lesson I close out the three part mini-series covering the timetable of Yeshua's death and resurrection by looking at the popular text in which he says he'll spend three days and nights in the heart of the earth. How does that fit in with a preparation day death and first day resurrection? Listen to learn about proper interpretation of Scripture, idioms in the Bible, and how we should not be throwing people into Gehenna for disagreeing on most doctrines.
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