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Truth Encounter: Weekly Message Podcast
The Crop Is Dying For The Harvest (Matthew 9:35-10:4)

Truth Encounter: Weekly Message Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 31:39


The Crop Is Dying For The Harvest (Matthew 9:35-10:4)

Catholic Girl on the Radio
S2 Ep 93 | Matthew 9:32-38 | Bible Study | Catholic Girl on the Radio

Catholic Girl on the Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 32:48


S2 Ep 93 | Matthew 9:32-38 | Bible Study | Catholic Girl on the Radio

Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry
July 8 (1 Chronicles 9–10; Psalm 7; Matthew 9)

Through the ESV Bible in a Year with Jackie Hill Perry

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 12:51


❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/1Chronicles9–10;Psalm7;Matthew9 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

Daily Catholic Gospel by Tabella
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | Matthew 9:32-38

Daily Catholic Gospel by Tabella

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 1:43


A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus,and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke.The crowds were amazed and said,“Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”But the Pharisees said,“He drives out demons by the prince of demons.”Jesus went around to all the towns and villages,teaching in their synagogues,proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom,and curing every disease and illness.At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for thembecause they were troubled and abandoned,like sheep without a shepherd.Then he said to his disciples,“The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few;so ask the master of the harvestto send out laborers for his harvest.”

ABP - King James Version - Blended Mix - January Start
Day 189: 1 Chronicles 1; 19 Psalms 18; 40 Matthew 9

ABP - King James Version - Blended Mix - January Start

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 17:49


1 Chronicles 1; 19 Psalms 18; 40 Matthew 9

ABP - World English Bible - Blended Mix - January Start
Day 189: 1 Chronicles 3-4; Psalms 18; Matthew 9

ABP - World English Bible - Blended Mix - January Start

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 18:54


1 Chronicles 3-4; Psalms 18; Matthew 9

Christadelphians Talk
Thoughts on the Bible Readings (1 Samuel 20; Isaiah 64; Matthew 9) for July 8th

Christadelphians Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 5:07


Matthew 9 verses1-8 speak of our Lord Jesus Christ healing a paralytic man. Note our Lord's love, compassion and authority all shown in this miracle. Jesus demonstrates the link between sin and sickness. Adam's sin brought suffering, sickness and death. Jesus' life and offering brought deliverance from these: Jesus Christ is the Lord of life. And his life caused men and women to glorify God. In verses 9-13 Jesus called Matthew, ie Levi, to follow him. Many murmured that Jesus would ask a tax collector to become one of his disciple. Our Lord responds by quoting the words of Hosea 6:6 to explain why he ministers to the needy and not the self righteous. In verses 14-17 Jesus responds to a question about fasting by saying that his disciples were not fasting while the bridegroom was with them. The disciples of our Lord were like supple wineskins who were able to grow with his teaching rather than being stifled by adherence to mere tradition. Verses 18-26 speak of Jesus' restoration to life of Jairus' daughter. Jairus was the ruler of the Capernaum synagogue. This miracle again proves that Jesus is "the Lord of life". Just prior to restoring life to Jairus' daughter Jesus heals the woman with the issue of blood. The unnamed woman could not be cured by any of Israel's doctors. Our Lord did what the Law and its rigid followers were incapable of doing. In verses 27-31 Jesus heals two blind men. What he requires of them is faith that he can heal: not only physical disease but more importantly sin. In verses 32-34 our Lord cures a deaf man. This is a reminder of Messiah's kingdom rule: Isaiah 35 verses 1-10. Read slowly aloud and pause and ponder. Verses 35-38 tell of our Lord's mission and motive. Why did he heal? Because God had anointed him to do so: Isaiah 61:1-4; and because he came to open the blind eyes: Isaiah 9:1-7. What moved him to so act - zeal for His God and compassion for God's children: Matthew 9 verses36; Numbers 27 verses17. The great volume of work moved our Lord Jesus to say Jesus: Pray for God to send more labourers into His plentiful harvest.

St Gabriel Catholic Radio
Damascus Daily Prayer Lab – Matthew 9: 32-38

St Gabriel Catholic Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 5:00


Christadelphians Talk
Thoughts on the Bible Readings (1 Samuel 20; Isaiah 64; Matthew 9) for July 8th

Christadelphians Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 5:07


It's amazing that Saul with spies everywhere could not find David in the wilderness yet Jonathan on his own could find him. No! It's not amazing as God was protecting David and assisting Jonathan in finding him. And preventing Saul from finding David. The discussion between David and Jonathan indicates that David had only been absent from Saul's regal table for a matter of days, or at most weeks. They make a plan to explain David's absence and to find out how Saul will react to this news. Together Jonathan and David devise a scheme to communicate Saul's mood without exposing David to danger. The two friends make a covenant twice sworn because of their mutual love. Jonathan will pretend to shoot at a target outside of the city and will either tell David by sign that it will be safe to come back to the palace, or for David to flee swiftly. Saul says nothing to reveal his mood on David's first absence believing David to be ceremonially unclean. But in an uncontrollable rage Saul throws a javelin to kill his son Jonathan. Saul claims that David and Jonathan have conspired against him and that Jonathan's mother is to be blamed for Jonathan's weakness. Jonathan left Saul's feast in a rage and he the next morning warns David to flee with haste.  Isaiah 64 verses 1-4 is a call from the prophet for a theophany - God revealing, or manifesting, Himself - to His people. The language recalls the time in Exodus 20 when God came down on Mount Sinai in might and power and gave His people a "fiery Law": Habbakuk 3 verses 1-16. The earth trembles at His majestic and awesome presence.  The purpose of manifesting His power is that His people will respond with respect and trust for their Sovereign. Verse 4 tells of the LORD's love for His people and the wonders He has in store for them: 1 Corinthians 2 verses 6-16 explains Yahweh's purpose for His children. It is to fill the earth with His glory revealed in His glorious children. Verse 5-7 is a lament that speaks of our best efforts to please the Almighty. These are pitiful and unbecoming no matter how hard we try. However when we graciously accept His forgiveness and mercy and trust in His righteousness we become children who delight our God. Verses 9-12 is a prayer for our Omnipotent Sovereign to reverse our desolation and bring peace and glory to Zion when He delivers us. Matthew 9 verses1-8 speak of our Lord Jesus Christ healing a paralytic man. Note our Lord's love, compassion and authority all shown in this miracle. Jesus demonstrates the link between sin and sickness. Adam's sin brought suffering, sickness and death. Jesus' life and offering brought deliverance from these: Jesus Christ is the Lord of life. And his life caused men and women to glorify God. In verses 9-13 Jesus called Matthew, ie Levi, to follow him. Many murmured that Jesus would ask a tax collector to become one of his disciple. Our Lord responds by quoting the words of Hosea 6:6 to explain why he ministers to the needy and not the self righteous. In verses 14-17 Jesus responds to a question about fasting by saying that his disciples were not fasting while the bridegroom was with them. The disciples of our Lord were like supple wineskins who were able to grow with his teaching rather than being stifled by adherence to mere tradition. Verses 18-26 speak of Jesus' restoration to life of Jairus' daughter. Jairus was the ruler of the Capernaum synagogue. This miracle again proves that Jesus is "the Lord of life". Just prior to restoring life to Jairus' daughter Jesus heals the woman with the issue of blood. The unnamed woman could not be cured by any of Israel's doctors. Our Lord did what the Law and its rigid followers were incapable of doing. In verses 27-31 Jesus heals two blind men. What he requires of them is faith that he can heal: not only physical disease but more importantly sin. In verses 32-34 our Lord cures a deaf man. This is a reminder of Messiah's kingdom rule: Isaiah 35 verses 1-10. Read slowly aloud and pause and ponder. Verses 35-38 tell of our Lord's mission and motive. Why did he heal? Because God had anointed him to do so: Isaiah 61:1-4; and because he came to open the blind eyes: Isaiah 9:1-7. What moved him to so act - zeal for His God and compassion for God's children: Matthew 9 verses36; Numbers 27 verses17. The great volume of work moved our Lord Jesus to say Jesus: Pray for God to send more labourers into His plentiful harvest.

Daily Catholic Gospel by Tabella
Monday, July 7, 2025 | Matthew 9:18-26

Daily Catholic Gospel by Tabella

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 1:49


While Jesus was speaking, an official came forward,knelt down before him, and said,""My daughter has just died.But come, lay your hand on her, and she will live.""Jesus rose and followed him, and so did his disciples.A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind himand touched the tassel on his cloak.She said to herself, ""If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.""Jesus turned around and saw her, and said,""Courage, daughter!  Your faith has saved you.""And from that hour the woman was cured.When Jesus arrived at the official's houseand saw the flute players and the crowd who were making a commotion,he said, ""Go away! The girl is not dead but sleeping.""And they ridiculed him.When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand,and the little girl arose.And news of this spread throughout all that land.

St Gabriel Catholic Radio
Damascus Daily Prayer Lab – Matthew 9: 18-26

St Gabriel Catholic Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 5:00


Catholic Girl on the Radio
S2 Ep 92 | Matthew 9:9-11 | Mercy Over Sacrifice

Catholic Girl on the Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 48:09


In this powerful episode, Rita reflects on Matthew 9:9–11, where Jesus calls the tax collector Matthew and dines with sinners—sparking deep insight into the heart of the Gospel.We're reminded that rules and regulations matter, but they're not enough. Jesus reveals that mercy is greater than sacrifice. Drawing on the wisdom of Church Fathers like Peter Chrysologus and Hilary of Poitiers, Rita helps us understand that Jesus didn't come to reward the righteous but to heal the broken.Timestamps:[00:00] Rules are important—but mercy is greater.[00:15] Are we prioritizing legalism over compassion?[01:00] A personal prayer for continual soul-examination.[01:20] Sacrifice may address sin, but mercy heals the heart.[01:45] Healing begins when we act with mercy.[02:15] The law reveals, but grace redeems.[02:40] Closing words + where to connect with Rita online.✨ Jesus didn't wait until Matthew cleaned up his life—He called him as he was. Just like He calls us.

Summit Church
Matthew 9:9-13

Summit Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 37:09


Matthew 9:9-13 - Charlie Mitchell - University Campus

Summit Church
Matthew 9:9-13

Summit Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 47:09


Matthew 9:9-13 - Michael Girado - Naples Campus

Summit Church
Matthew 9:9-13

Summit Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 37:15


Matthew 9:9-13 - Jesse Stewart - Gateway Campus

Teaching & News From Eastgate PCB
Matthew #9: A Deeper Devotion (Matthew 6:1-18)

Teaching & News From Eastgate PCB

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 46:04


One of the things that has accompanied the rise of the internet and our online connections via social media is an ever-increasing angst over social comparisons – something that has been ringing alarm bells for mental health professionals. The other side of that tends to be the phenomena of “virtue signaling”; expressing opinions or making posts that intimate that a person is deeply concerned and doing something about whatever the latest problem or injustice happens to be (which usually involves posting something or changing a profile picture). Not every accusation of virtue signaling is correct – but there is a very real temptation to try and look a certain way in how we present ourselves online.Of course, this sort of posery isn't limited to social media – it saturates politics and workplaces and is present even in family dynamics – but one place that always has a bumper-crop of people trying to look better than they really are is in the realm of religion and the church.Jesus is going to deal with religious posing in the text we'll be reading this Sunday as we continue our study in Matthew. We'll be reading Matt 6:1-18.Jesus addresses three areas of spiritual devotion and highlights the temptations we face when setting out to put them into practice. He'll talk about giving, fasting and praying. We'll sort of jumble up the text on Sunday so as to keep all the themes together (making it easier for a simple-minded teacher to work his way through).If you were to summarize Jesus' warnings about giving, fasting and praying , what would you write? Who is supposed to be our primary concern when it comes to these acts of devotion? Why do you think we are so tempted to put the focus somewhere else?When we look at how Jesus taught us to pray – who are we addressing our prayers to? What title does Jesus give to God? How might we read that differently from God's other titles, such as Lord or King? How might our trust in a loving, parental Creator help curb our desire for human approval?There's a lot we'll be unpacking in this section – I hope you can join us this Sunday at 10 AM as we dig into the center of the center of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount!Click here for a pdf of the teaching slideshow.

Truth Encounter: Weekly Message Podcast
The Touch Of Life And Light (Matthew 9:18-34)

Truth Encounter: Weekly Message Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 27:14


The Touch Of Life And Light (Matthew 9:18-34)

Berkeley UBF Sunday Message
23-Matthew 9;27-38 "The Harvest is Plentiful"

Berkeley UBF Sunday Message

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 36:59


23-Matthew 9;27-38 "The Harvest is Plentiful" by BerkeleyUBF

Daily Catholic Gospel by Tabella
Saturday, July 5, 2025 | Matthew 9:14-17

Daily Catholic Gospel by Tabella

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 1:26


The disciples of John approached Jesus and said,"Why do we and the Pharisees fast much,but your disciples do not fast?"Jesus answered them, "Can the wedding guests mournas long as the bridegroom is with them?The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them,and then they will fast.No one patches an old cloak with a piece of unshrunken cloth,for its fullness pulls away from the cloak and the tear gets worse.People do not put new wine into old wineskins.Otherwise the skins burst, the wine spills out, and the skins are ruined.Rather, they pour new wine into fresh wineskins, and both are preserved."

St Gabriel Catholic Radio
Damascus Daily Prayer Lab – Matthew 9: 9-13

St Gabriel Catholic Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 5:00


The M'Cheyne ESV Bible Plan with Kristyn Getty
June 29 (Joshua 1; Psalms 120–122; Isaiah 61; Matthew 9)

The M'Cheyne ESV Bible Plan with Kristyn Getty

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 15:08


❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Joshua1;Psalms120–122;Isaiah61;Matthew9 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

Anchor Baptist-Dayton Ohio
A Call For Missions - Matthew 9.35-38 - John Gray

Anchor Baptist-Dayton Ohio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 42:39


https://anchorbaptist1611.com/

Truth Encounter: Weekly Message Podcast
To Fast Or Not To Fast (Matthew 9:14-17)

Truth Encounter: Weekly Message Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 39:29


To Fast Or Not To Fast (Matthew 9:14-17)

Into The Word with Paul Carter

Journey with us through Matthew 9 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

Through the ESV New Testament in 90 Days with David Cochran Heath

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Matthew9-11 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

Morning Fuel
Episode #194, sn4 - Matthew 9:27-30

Morning Fuel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:01


Matthew 9:27-30

Morning Fuel
Episode #192, Sn4 - Matthew 9:36-38

Morning Fuel

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 3:39


Matthew 9:36-38

Trinity Grace Church
The Seeking Shepherd (Matthew 9:35-38)

Trinity Grace Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 33:26


Jesus came to seek and to save that which was lost - He is the Great Shepherd of the Sheep who seeks out His own.  

Ranch View Baptist Church Sermon Audio
June 22, 2025 "Jesus' Mission to Call Sinners" (Matthew 9:9-17)

Ranch View Baptist Church Sermon Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 60:05


Sermon By: Pastor Roman Folia (The Gospel of Matthew pt 33)

Truth Encounter: Weekly Message Podcast
The Kind Physician (Matthew 9:9-13)

Truth Encounter: Weekly Message Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 38:15


The Kind Physician (Matthew 9:9-13)

Ranch View Baptist Church Sermon Audio
June 15, 2025 "Jesus' Authority to Forgive" (Matthew 9:1-8)

Ranch View Baptist Church Sermon Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 45:13


Sermon By: Pastor Roman Folia (The Gospel of Matthew pt 32)

Trinity Grace Church
A Gracious Instrument (Matthew 9:18-34)

Trinity Grace Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 42:42


We continue with our study of Matthew with the last set of three miracle stories evidencing who Jesus is and that the Kingdom has come with His coming.  

St. Paul's Des Peres Bible Study from KFUO Radio

Pastor David Smith leads a study on Matthew 9:1-16. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul's Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org.

Sermons – Cherrydale Baptist Church
Jesus Calls His Disciples To Follow His Example – Matthew 9:27-38

Sermons – Cherrydale Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 38:11


In Matthew chapters 8-9 as Jesus demonstrates His authority with miracles, He models what it looks like to labor in His Kingdom harvest field. Then in Matthew 9:37-38 He calls his disciples to “ask the Lord of the harvest” to send out more laborers. This sets up chapter 10 where Jesus sends 12 of His disciples out into ministry on their own.

Sermon Podcast Feed - Clarence Church of Christ
Says Who?! Jesus gives authority to the ordinary. Will you step up to the plate and bring life where it's needed? (Matthew 9:235-10:23) - Byrd

Sermon Podcast Feed - Clarence Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 30:34


Listen, read, watch, or see further resources: https://clarence-cc.squarespace.com/podcast-feed

New Hope Daily SOAP - Daily Devotional Bible Reading

Daily Dose of Hope June 9, 2025   Scripture - Matthew 9:18-38   Prayer:  Heavenly Father, We come to you today in awe.  You are almighty and wise but also filled with love and mercy.  And we have the pleasure of experiencing that love and mercy.  Despite our brokenness, you care for us and you continue to walk alongside us.  Thank you, Lord, for your patience.  Help us to focus more on you.  Fill us with a consuming desire to know you better.  Work in us.  Stretch us.  Challenge us.  Convict us.  We love you.  Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional/podcast that complements the Bible reading plan at New Hope Church in Brandon, Florida.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts and today, we are finishing up Matthew, chapter 9.   The last portion of Matthew 9 includes some amazing healings.  Remember, in God's Kingdom there is no sickness so Jesus healed people physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  The first one in today's text is the healing of the bleeding woman.  This story was also found in Mark.  This is probably my favorite miracle (if we are allowed to have a favorite.) I can't help but think about this woman's difficult life. To be bleeding in Jewish culture meant she was unclean. She couldn't go to the synagogue, nor was she really supposed to be around people. If she had been married, her husband would have long left her because of her condition. She would have lived a very isolated, lonely life, not to mention being poor and physically weak.   And then Jesus comes along. She must have heard about him. She knows where he will be passing and she takes a chance. She wasn't supposed to even be in the crowd because she was unclean. But something within her knows that this man could change things. Her faith is beyond what Jesus has seen in the religious people or those in high positions. In a crowd of people who see themselves as righteous and important, Jesus elevates this humble woman above all the others. She is no longer ostracized but healed, whole, and part of Jesus' family. That word “daughter” would have been so healing for her. Condemned by the rest of society, Jesus empowers this woman and calls her his own.   But Jesus met this woman on his way to a synagogue leader's home.  The synagogue leader had come to Jesus in desperation because his little girl had just died.  Two things are notable to me here.  First, this had to have been humbling because a synagogue leader would not have normally resorted to asking Jesus, a rogue Jewish rabbi, for help. But, if you are a parent, you know that you will do just about anything to help your child.  We are seeing this here.  The other thing that is amazing is that this man seems to have real faith. He says if Jesus will just come and lay his hand on her, then she will live.  She wasn't just sick.  She was dead, but this man believed that Jesus could fix that.  And he does.   It's on the same journey that day that Jesus heals two blind men and a demon-possessed man who was mute because of the demon.  The Pharisees say that Jesus is healing through the power of the Prince of Demons.  Why their resistance to belief?  Jesus doesn't look, talk, or behave as they think a Messiah should.  He challenges their fundamental beliefs.  If we are honest, Jesus challenges some of our fundamental beliefs.  The question is always:  will we choose to believe or will we reject?  The Pharisees rejected but what about you?   Jesus spent a great deal of time going from town to town, teaching, healing, and demonstrating to people what life under the Kingdom of God is like. The last portion of today's Scripture says that Jesus saw the people and he felt compassion for them because they were sheep without a shepherd. Think about sheep–they are totally vulnerable without a shepherd to care for them, guide them, and provide protection. Goats, who we often think of as similar to sheep, tend to do fine on their own. But sheep, not so much. They are helpless and vulnerable to predators. Jesus is saying that he looked at the people and realized how vulnerable and defenseless they were. They needed guidance and divine protection. Without it, they were doomed. Friends, without Jesus, we are all doomed.   The text closes with the very famous Scripture about the harvest. The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few so ask the Lord of the harvest to send more workers. Of course, Jesus is speaking about the people harvest. There are so very many people who need to know about Jesus Christ. They need the guidance of the divine shepherd and they don't even know it. Someone must tell them. Jesus is counting on his followers to do the work of sharing the Gospel. And yet, how often it feels like there just aren't enough people willing to go and share, go and tell, go and proclaim, go and harvest. We need more workers. This really got me thinking. Are you one of God's workers? Are you willing to help with the harvest? Why or why not?   Blessings, Pastor Vicki

New Hope Daily SOAP - Daily Devotional Bible Reading

Daily Dose of Hope June 6, 2025   Scripture - Matthew 9:1-17   Prayer: Abba Father, Prepare our hearts for your Word today.  Help us approach this Scripture with an openness to learning something new from you.  Jesus, thank you for your perfect example of mercy and love.  More of you and less of me.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, a Deep Dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we start Matthew 9.   We start with Jesus heading back across the lake into Capernaum, as the scripture refers to his own town.  It seems in no time at all, a paralyzed man is placed before him.  While Matthew does not give the details about the man's friends digging a hole in the roof and lowering him down, this is most likely the same story we find in Mark 2.  Notice how he sees the faith of the friends and heals the man.    But what does Jesus say to the man?  Jesus tells the man that his sins are forgiven.  This stirs things up.  Of course, the teachers of the law speak among themselves, thinking this is blasphemy.  But it's Jesus and he is God so he knows exactly what they are thinking and he calls them out.  What the teachers of the law cannot see is that Jesus is authorized to speak and act on God's behalf. He is God's anointed, the Messiah. As a demonstration of his authority to forgive sins, Jesus tells the paralyzed man to stand up, take his mat and return home, which the man promptly does. Jesus boldly demonstrates his power to bring both spiritual and physical healing, and the crowds respond by being amazed and glorifying God.   We go right from this healing to the calling of Matthew.  I love how Matthew writes about his own conversion.  He doesn't give a lot of details.  It is most likely that he has seen and heard Jesus before.  After all, tax collectors were usually set up in visible places in town.   By the way, the phrase “sitting at the tax collector's booth” is filled with meaning.  At the time, tax collectors were hated.  The Roman Empire took bids for the right to collect taxes.  These tax agents paid a set amount to Rome, and could keep all the rest that they collected.  Thus, tax collectors were quite wealthy.  But they enriched themselves by preying on the poor, stifling trade, and operating kind of like a local mafia.  They were also despised for how they collaborated with the oppressive Romans.   One thing that is interesting about this whole situation to me is that Matthew did not choose Jesus, but rather Jesus chose Matthew.  In the Greek, the word “follow” is in the imperative.  It was a command.  Jesus isn't giving Matthew a choice.  And Matthew got up and followed him.    What would you have done?  Jesus' call is always action-oriented.  When we follow Jesus, it is a call to do something for his Kingdom.  It is also a call to leave the past behind.  How many of us try to follow Jesus without fully leaving our past commitments and issues behind?   Later on, at Matthew's house, Jesus is dining with some of the less desirable folks in town.  Scripture says he ate with tax collectors and sinners and those two groups were seen as pretty synonymous.  This very much perturbs the religious people.  How dare he cavort with such scum?  But Jesus says that it is the sick people who need a physician, not the well.  He came to call sinners.    My guess is that part of the Pharisees' frustration is that Jesus seems to be simply be eating and drinking with the sinners, not providing treatment.  But Jesus was all about relationship.  I think we can learn a lot here.  There were times in which Jesus preached and called for people to repent.  There were times when Jesus performed miracles to demonstrate his power and authority.  But much of the time, Jesus simply sat at the table with people and built relationships.  It is through relationship that life change is most likely to happen.    Think about your own life.  How have your grown the most in your spiritual walk?  Was it through a sermon?  Probably not.  Was it through a Bible study?  Again, maybe not.  Was it through relationship with other Godly people who taught you, poured into you, and showed you the life of Christ?  Most likely.    To effectively point people to Jesus, we have to first get to know them.  Especially for those who have been hurt by the church or just by life, we have to earn the right to speak into their lives.  Jesus did just that.  And he was genuine and loving at the same time.  My guess is there was no condemnation at that dinner table with Matthew and his friends.  They were talking and getting to know one another.  Maybe Jesus did a little teaching at times, but it was probably subtle.  He was giving them the opportunity to get to know him, as he listened to them.    Who sits around your table?  When is the last time you invited some people “on the fringe” to dine with you?  How about unbelievers?  How are you intentionally building relationships with those who don't yet know Jesus?    Our text for today ends with a discussion on fasting.  John's disciples ask why Jesus' disciples don't fast like them.  We don't know if this is a dig but it kind of feels like one.  Jesus responds with an analogy to a wedding feast.  Fasting might be appropriate on some occasions, but certainly not at a wedding feast when the groom is right there. Right now, Jesus is with them.  Thus, this isn't the right time for fasting.  It is time for feasting and enjoying his presence. The point is that Jesus is with his disciples just as the wedding guests are with the groom. It is a time for celebration—not deprivation. It is a time to enjoy the relationship and absorb his teaching and example while they can. When the bridegroom is taken from them, there will be a time for fasting.  As we know, that's going to happen pretty soon. Blessings, Pastor Vicki    

IV The Record
Encouragement for Christians to Remember God's Authority (Romans 9 & Matthew 9)

IV The Record

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 8:51


God is sovereign. He chooses to show mercy as He wills. Romans 9 reminds us: we are the clay, not the potter. And yet, in Matthew 9, we see the heart of that same sovereign God when Jesus says, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” This devotional holds both truths together: God has absolute authority, and His desire is mercy. When life feels unfair or confusing, remember—you don't have to understand His decisions to trust His character.

Sermons – Cherrydale Baptist Church
Jesus, Interrupted – Matthew 9:18-26

Sermons – Cherrydale Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 36:02


In this passage, we learn that Jesus combines His great authority–as God’s promised King–with compassionate responses to people in need, even when they interrupt Him. This combination–authority and compassion–invites us to come to Jesus with bold faith.

Two Cities Church
Don't Waste Your Life // Matthew 9:35-10:15 - Disciple

Two Cities Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 36:18


In Matthew 9:35-10:15, we see that Jesus' response to the lost was compassion, and he wants compassion for the lost to move us to earnest prayer and gospel proclamation. In this message, Pastor Spencer encourages each of us to ask, "Who is one person close to me and far from God that I can take a gospel risk to bring Christ to?"

Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs
May 24: Matthew 9-11 (NLT)

Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 15:07


Today's reading is Matthew 9-11.  . . . . Join our ⁠group on Facebook⁠ as we go through ⁠⁠⁠Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal⁠⁠⁠ together through the month of May! . . . . This month, we will be reading from the ⁠⁠⁠New Living Translation. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . . Your ratings and reviews help us spread the Gospel to new friends! If you love this podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! You can do the same on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Google Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices