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Find the shownotes HERE.LINKS:  JesusHelpMeParent.comRedeemingTheChaos.comLaurieChristine.comINTRO“What is causing the quarrels and fights among you?” How many of you have said that to your kids before? I know I have!  I would estimate about 95% of conflict and parenting challenges in our household stems from sibling conflict. Welcome to Redeeming the Chaos. I'm your host, Laurie Christine. I'm an author, Bible teacher, wife, and mom to four wild, wonderful boys. I would love for you to join me on this adventure of raising courageous warriors for the Kingdom of God.As moms of young men, we know that fighting among boys often gets very physical. While girls may sulk and hold a grudge for weeks on end, boys tend to explode with big emotions and lash out physically at whichever sibling is nearest to them.  (this is a generality. I'm sure you can tell me stories of your girls who have broken out into fist fights as well)So, what causes these fights and quarrels? If you didn't pick up on it, this question is a quote from James chapter 4. I'll read the rest of the passage here:“What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don't they come from the evil desires at war within you? 2 You want what you don't have, so you scheme and kill to get it. You are jealous of what others have, but you can't get it, so you fight and wage war to take it away from them.”Does that sound familiar?  Our kids have strong desires. Maybe they want the biggest piece of cake for dessert. Maybe they want the best, squishiest chair for movie night, or the front seat in the minivan. Maybe they want to be treated fairly, maybe they just want to be left alone. (Granted, not all these desires are evil… but often a big desire is the underlying cause of sibling conflict). And look what the verse says… you scheme and kill… you are jealous… you fight and wage war… all this in order to get what you want.  Sound familiar? Now, hopefully the conflict in our homes has not escalated  to the point of killing… however, in the book of Matthew Jesus says “hating” someone is just as bad as “murdering them” in our hearts. So, how do we deal with the conflict that inevitably arises between siblings? How can we teach our kids to show kindness and love to each other, rather than seeking revenge? We have a guest on the show today to help us answer these questions. "B.J. Meurer has worked with families for over 25 years as an elementary educator, biblical parenting coach & presenter, and digital course creator. He has coached families with children of all ages and stages facing a wide variety of emotional, mental, and biological challenges and helped them discover and personalize the practical heart-based tools and strategies that bring about positive change in their families. You can find many more of B.J.'s parenting resources and videos at JesusHelpMeParent.com. 

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Jesus' first sermon calling for repentance wasn't meant as a harsh judgement against us but rather a kindness towards us.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most poignant and widely misunderstood moments in the Gospel of Matthew—Jesus' cry from the cross, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). Quoting the opening words of Psalm 22, Jesus' statement has been the source of much theological debate and misinterpretation. Some view it as an expression of despair, believing Jesus felt abandoned by God due to a moment of weakness in his faith. Others, particularly those who adhere to penal substitutionary atonement, interpret it as evidence that God poured out His wrath on Jesus and severed fellowship with Him because He bore the sins of the world. But what if both interpretations miss the mark? We explore an alternative perspective rooted in the context of Psalm 22, a psalm woven into the fabric of the passion narrative in Matthew. Notably, Psalm 22:18 is explicitly referenced in Matthew 27:35, highlighting how the psalm frames the events of Jesus' crucifixion. We discuss how the people around the cross, including the religious leaders and Roman soldiers, play the roles of David's enemies in Psalm 22, while Jesus takes on the role of David himself. Far from expressing despair or divine abandonment, Jesus' cry serves as a deliberate and prophetic act. By quoting Psalm 22:1, Jesus draws attention to the psalm's depiction of a righteous sufferer surrounded by enemies—an anointed king who endures suffering before vindication. Like David, who was on the run from Jewish authorities and eventually found himself alone among the Philistines, Jesus mirrors this pre-enthronement struggle. Anointed as king at his baptism, Jesus also faced opposition from Jewish authorities and was ultimately handed over to the Gentiles. We examine how Jesus' use of Psalm 22 redefines the roles of those around him, casting the Jewish leaders and Roman authorities as David's adversaries. This reframing highlights the true nature of what was happening on the cross, calling his listeners—and us—to recognize their (and our) participation in the story. Finally, we explore how Psalm 22 anticipates a dynamic effect on the Gentiles, a theme that points toward the global implications of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection. This pivotal idea will set the stage for our next episode, where we'll delve into the psalm's ultimate vision of hope for the Gentiles. Key Passages: Matthew 27:35-46 Psalm 22:1, 18 Key Resources: A five part blog series that discusses this topic in a thorough and detailed way. Explainer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on how to use ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.biblehub.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.blueletterbible.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave us a question or comment at our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website podcast page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. * Intro Music: "Admirable" Carlos Herrera Music

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Joe preaches from Matthew 9:27-38

Certain things are necessary in our lives such as clothing to wear and food to eat. Note how Paul made the point to  Timothy “if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content” and “there is great gain in godliness with contentment” [1 Tim. 6 v.6,8] What hinders our contentment? Now in today's 18th chapter of Matthew Jesus told his disciples, “Woe to the world for temptations to sin.  For it is necessary that temptations come …” [v.7]  Why is it necessary?  Wouldn't it be better if believers lived protected lives without anything tempting us?   No, it wouldn't!  When we make things we test them to make sure they are strong enough to be used for the purpose for which we made them.  It maybe that some part will break off!  If that makes it useless, then we throw it away.  But often, even with a part broken off there is still a good use for it – and that is the point behind Jesus' parable that “if your hand or your foot causes you to sin , cut it off and throw it away.  It is better for you to enter life crippled or lame than with two hands or two feet to be thrown into the eternal fire.” [v.8]  We may have a special aptitude or talent, but if it has no spiritual value – but rather, the opposite, then we should push it out of our lives. Let us use make full use of the talents and opportunities we have – and not fret about others, and our failures, and be in danger of being useless to God..  Once again our Psalms reading (33) is valuable – v.10 refers to our time and is very applicable, “The LORD brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; he frustrates the plans of the peoples.” And so efforts to achieve peace between nations and peoples are getting nowhere – as are efforts to take action to stop or at least minimize global warming.  God is not only ignored – most push out of their minds any thought as to his existence. Does that influence you?   Note the great truth of v.12  “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!”   The words of Jesus we read and thought about illustrate the elements of behaviour that really count – “but it is necessary” that chosen vessels are tested as to their worthiness.  Are you passing the test?  May we all be among those whom he chooses – may we help each other to pass the test.

Matthew 23.1-12. Jesus warns his disciples against religious hypocrisy, which was a strong feature of the Pharisees' way of life. Always concerned to look good and be treated with deference by the common people, Jesus says that these are the very opposite of the Kingdom of God he is inaugurating. Apologies: the first few minutes of this sermon are missing due to a technical issue. 12 January 2025.

Most of us could recycle our New Year's Resolutions every year. There's something about change that is so hard it feels impossible. But there is a way to write a better story for our lives. As we explore the Gospel of Matthew, we'll catch a glimpse of a better story for our lives.

Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the Lord swore to their ancestors to give them… The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (Deuteronomy 31:7-8). Many of us have heard the words of our text in one form or another. In several variations, they are repeated throughout the end of Deuteronomy and recur in Joshua 1. They act as a book end here, because in the early chapters God tells Moses to encourage and strengthen Joshua. This is the first transition of leadership that Israel is experiencing. They have spent 40 years in the desert under Moses' leadership, they are on the brink of entering the promised land, but Moses is not going with them. One can imagine that many of the Israelites wondered if Joshua was up to the task; Joshua was not sure that he was. And who would blame him? These words have often been used in the Christian church to commission new leaders. They are fitting for such occasions and should continue to be used to encourage all who are taking on leadership roles within the Christian community. Also, it is good to refer to them whenever Christians are going through strenuous days. The key words in the commissioning are “be strong and courageous” (7). They are not meant merely as a psychological boost. They are based on two great truths. First, the existence of Israel and now the church proves the faithfulness of God. God promised to give them this land. God has invested His reputation in the future of this people and so ultimately, responsibility for them rests on Him. Recall that Moses used this fact to effectively intercede for Israel when God threatened to abandon them (cf. 9:26-29). Jesus launched the church on this foundation. To Peter he said, “I will build my church” (Matthew 16:18). This is the first time the word church is found in the English translations of the Bible. Every participant in the church needs to remember this promise. The very fact that the church exists 2000 years later demonstrates Jesus keeping his word. Secondly, Christian can count on the unfailing presence of God. “The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you” (8). According to Matthew Jesus finished his earthly ministry with these words, “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (28:20). In John 20, Jesus disciples are afraid. Three times Jesus shows up and says, “Peace be with you” (19,21,26). With these words at the end of his ministry, Jesus is inviting his disciples to remember the transition between Moses and Joshua. Like Joshua took over from Moses, and Elisha from Elijah, they are to take over from him. But there is one big difference, Moses died, Elijah went off to heaven, and Jesus is going there too. But he will be coming back through the Holy Spirit. He will be with them to the very end. He has kept his word from then to now. We can be sure he will keep it till he returns. So Christian, even if you do not have a leadership role in the church, “Be strong and courageous”. Jesus calls you to be his disciple in the classroom, in the kitchen and laundry room, in the office, on the job site, and on the playground. Be strong and courageous, he is with you. As you journey on, go with the blessing of God: May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you: wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness: protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing; at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.

Looking at the second chapter of Matthew, we learn that the birth of Christ begets hostility both in the world and in our own hearts.

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In this episode, we explore the theme of "What God Promises to Provide for the New Year" by examining the various ways God communicates His plans and provisions, particularly through the Nativity story. Learn how God uses angels, the Holy Spirit, dreams, and confirmation to guide us. We'll unpack what these forms of divine communication mean for our lives today and how we can trust in His promises as we enter the new year. Join the Conversation: We’d love to hear your thoughts on how you anticipate God's provision in your life as you approach the new year. What promises from Scripture give you hope and encouragement? Share your insights with us on social media @LifeaudioNetwork or via email. How do you plan to lean into God’s promises in the coming year? SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Full Transcript Below: What God Promises to Provide for the New Year (Matthew 6:26-34) By Sarah Frazer Bible Reading: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” Matthew 6:33, ESV My children lay their cups on the counter and I always fill them. If they are thirsty, I am happy to replenish their cups with a drink. Every time I do I think of my Heavenly Father who always provides for me as well. If we are in need, He will provide. You might be tempted to be think back to the pat year and wonder why God didn’t provide for you. Maybe there was no healing, or extra money, or closure. Maybe there are things in your l life that you think you need and they are not there. It is tempting to think that God’s provision is lacking. Matthew 6:26-34 is a great reminder from Jesus that God will always provide. In this passage Jesus says that God provides for even the sparrows, which were the most insignificant birds. Why would God not provide for His children, whom He loves? Jesus makes the case that if we need it, God will provide it! He says, “For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” Many times we need things from other people but they do not follow through or they fail to do the things we need them to do. God is not like that. He knows what we need. Not only that, He provides for it. What kinds of things does God provide for us? The Bible is filled with promises of God’s provision. Isaiah 41:10 - God provides help and strength. When we fear the future it is hard to believe that we will be able to endure it. God promises that He will help us, no matter what. John 16:33 & Isaiah 26:3 - God provides peace. When our minds are fixed and steady, thinking about God, God provides peace. We will have trouble, but Jesus has overcome the worst enemy: death, so we can have peace no matter what we face. Psalm 32:8 - God provides instruction. God will teach us! As we study and read the Bible God promises to provide us with the guidance we need to live and obey Him. Deuteronomy 31:8 & Hebrews 13:5 - God provides His presence. Over and over again, in the Old and New Testament God promises to be with us. He will never leave us. Matthew 7:11 - God provides answers to prayers. In the very next chapter of Matthew Jesus is still talking about provision but this time it is how God answers prayers. God is giving us good gifts and prayer is one way to see those from God. Philippians 4:19 - God provides contentment when we give. The context of this verse Paul telling the Philippines that God has always given him what he needed but God would do the same for them. Why? Because they were givers! In Philippians 4:10-18 Paul says that because of their gifts to him and the churches God would give them what they needed. 1 Corinthians 10:13 - God provides escape from temptation. When we are tempted to sin, we can trust that God will always provide a way out of the temptation. We are no longer slaves to sin. 2 Corinthians 9:8 - God provides grace. No matter what struggle or trial we face God provides the grace to help us. Whether we need forgiveness for sins, or comfort from pain, God provides the grace for us. 2 Peter 3:13 - God will provide a heavenly home. God has promised to take us to heaven and give us a place in His kingdom. We are promised that one day we will live with Him and worship Him forever. James 5:15 - God provides forgiveness. God promises to provide forgiveness. No past sin is too big or too bad for God not to forgive. Jesus’ death on the cross is sufficient and we can trust God will forgive us. John 14:26 - God provides the Holy Spirit. As Jesus was leaving this earth and getting ready to die on the cross, He promised that the “helper” would come. This is the Holy Spirit. We have this 3rd Person of the Trinity to guide us, teach us, and comfort us. Matthew 11:29-30 - God provides rest. We might be weary and limping into this new year, but God says that when we come to Him He will give us rest. In Matthew Jesus gives us something to do while we wait on God to fulfill His promises. He says, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) All the things we need will be provided for us, all we need to do is seek God! Put God first in our lives because it is then we have contentment and are able to see God’s provision. Read more of God’s promises here. https://sarahefrazer.com/2020/05/10-of-gods-promises-for-you/ Intersecting Faith & Life: Which of the above promises speaks to your heart today? Write it on an index card and memorize that verse. As we think about God’s promises we can take heart that they will indeed come true. How? Because of Jesus! For thousands of years Jesus was promised to come as the Messiah. Then He did. Because of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, we know that God keeps His promises. How does knowing this help encourage you as you think about what God has promised to provide for you? Further Reading: Psalm 36:5 Psalm 119:116 Psalm 145:13 1 Corinthians 1:9 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do we pray? Prayer is essential for our relationship with the Lord. The Catechism teaches that we must study the Scriptures, learn how to pray, and have the will to pray. Fr. Mike shares two different sources of prayer: the Word of God and the Liturgy of the Church. He explains how the Holy Spirit guides us in prayer and teaches us how to speak with God. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 2650-2655. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Matthew 22.15-33. In the week before his death, several different groups (not friendly among themselves but united in their hostility towards Jesus) approach him trying to catch him out. In this passage, religious hardliners, liberals and politicians alike all fail to trap him as each time, Jesus amazes them with his brilliant response. 1 December 2024.

Rob Harlamert's sermon on Matthew 16:1-12 where Jesus talks to the jewish leaders about signs and wonders. https://elevatelex.church

Rob Harlamert's sermon on Jesus walking on water. https://elevatelex.church

A new MP3 sermon from Amboy Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Matthew 9:18-26 Desperation, Delays and Death Subtitle: Matthew - Jesus the King Speaker: Robert J Story Broadcaster: Amboy Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 8/11/2024 Bible: Matthew 9:18-26 Length: 42 min.

Aloha and welcome to The Mission North Shore's podcast! This week we study through Matthew 14 with the story of Jesus walking on water. Join us as Pastor Paolo delves into the importance of trusting in Jesus's power, seeking His presence, and allowing our faith to grow even through life's toughest storms. God bless and have a great week!

This week, we look at Matthew 8:1-17, at the stories of Jesus cleansing a leper, healing the centurian's servant, and healing many others. What can these stories teach us about who Jesus is and how we respond to him? 

In this week's sermon, we take a look at the story of Jesus calming the storm in Matthew 8:23-27. 

Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary TimeJune 21, 2024 – Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious  Hello and welcome to the Word, bringing you the Good News of Jesus Christ every day from the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province. I am Fr. Karl Esker from the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn, NY. Today is Friday of the Eleventh Week in Ordinary Time.Today's reading is taken from the holy Gospel according to Matthew: Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. "The lamp of the body is the eye. If your eye is sound, your whole body will be filled with light; but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be in darkness. And if the light in you is darkness, how great will the darkness be." The gospel of the Lord. In our gospel today, Jesus tells his disciples: “where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” We often think of a treasure as something material, like a pot of gold or a bank account, a shiny new car or a dream house. But it could just as well be a relationship, like a very dear friend or a significant other, or something less material, like ambition to power or status within a group. And it may happen that our lives seem so scattered all over the place, or so taken up with just getting my, that we lose sight of our treasure. Jesus warns that if we do not look for and choose our treasure well, we could end up losing it and everything else. That is what we see in the first reading. There we hear the story of Athaliah, the mother of the king, who could not bear the thought of losing her position and influence when the king died. Her ambition led her to try to kill the whole king's family and become herself the queen. She almost succeeded, but one of her grandchildren escaped, and when that child grew up, those officials who had remained faithful to God's covenant proclaimed him king to the joy of the people; and Athaliah lost not only her position, but her life as well. It's a story worthy of the Game of Thrones, but here the main point is not the intrigue, but God's faithfulness to God's people. The question of the treasure is not so much what we do with it, but what we become with it. What is the value system we take on to attain our treasure? As Jesus in another part of the gospels asks: “What profit is there for one to gain the whole world and forfeit one's life?” By life he means the full realization of our humanity in right relationship with God and with others. So, to choose the wrong treasure is to direct our lives toward something that will not help us grow as human beings and children of God. This is where Jesus' parable about our interior light comes in. We need to cultivate a sound conscience, otherwise it will be overgrown by the tangle of our desires and we will end up in darkness. We need a good eye to see our true selves and the true treasure that may lie hidden in our heart, overshadowed by the busyness of our lives. One way would be to examine where we spend our time. Outside of work or study, how much time to I spend paging through social media? How important is it to score or give “likes?” Do I go crawling through some dark places of the Internet? Does my use of the Internet help me grow as a person, or does it just feed my curiosity and my fears. Am I becoming a slave to it? And what about the other areas of my life? To cultivate a sound conscience and discover my true self, I need to spend time with Jesus in prayer and reflecting on the gospels; I need to invest myself in my relationships with my family, my work, and my church or neighborhood. This will help me to grow as a human being. Then I will know the value of the other things in my life, because my true treasure is God's gift of myself and the ability to relate myself in love to God and to the others God places in my life. Only then can I truly be me. May God bless you.Fr. Karl E. EskerBasilica of our Lady of Perpetual HelpBrooklyn, NY

650 The Wedding Guests Cannot Mourn as Long As The Bridegroom Is With Them, A Guided Christian Meditation on Matthew 9:14-17 with the Recenter With Christ app The purpose of this podcast is to help you find more peace in your life and connect with the true source of peace, Jesus Christ.  Outline: Relaxation, Reading, Meditation, Prayer, Contemplation and Visualization. Get into a place where you can sit comfortably and uninterrupted for about 20 minutes.You should hopefully not be driving or anything tensing or unrelaxing.  If you feel comfortable to do so, I invite you to close your eyes.   Guided Relaxation / Guided Meditation: Breathe and direct your thoughts to connecting with God. Let your stomach be a balloon inflate,  deflate. Scripture for Meditation Matthew 9 NIV 14 Then John's disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” 15 Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast. 16 “No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch will pull away from the garment, making the tear worse. 17 Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst; the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.” ESV 14 Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?” 15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast. 16 No one puts a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment, for the patch tears away from the garment, and a worse tear is made. 17 Neither is new wine put into old wineskins. If it is, the skins burst and the wine is spilled and the skins are destroyed. But new wine is put into fresh wineskins, and so both are preserved.” Meditation on Scripture: Fasting has been a valuable aspect of religious devotion for a very long time. I think at times we can get the wrong impression if we read this scripture and interpret that Jesus was somehow against fasting. We see elsewhere in scripture where Jesus fasted. Earlier in the same book of Matthew Jesus fasted for 40 days. Perhaps the more important question is not on the validity of fasting but on the individual devotion behind it.  When fabric is new, it often has not fully shrunk and the patch would distort and pull the original garment. Similarly new wine that is still fermenting, has yeast that are still converting the sugars to alcohol so gas bubbles form and need to be vented which would not be possible in a wineskin that could not flex and stretch. Both of these processes described a natural response changed by exposure and age. This continues directly from the previous verses about how the sick need a physician. Similarly for  the fast, not to please God but to call to memory our physical need. The question we can ask ourselves is this; is our religious devotion simply a matter of cold calculating rule following or is it a representation of the understanding of the process at work within us. God gives us scripture to show us how to live in such a way to invite Jesus into our hearts. True devotion helps us open our eyes to see.  Ponder for a moment, how we can use fasting, prayer, study, even discipline of our actions, as a way of drawing near to God, as a form of worship? Not a form of negotiating favor from God, but as a desire to be swallowed up in God. Do we truly feel a love strong enough for God that we would mourn him if he was gone? If not perhaps we can seek that relationship with him by experience, by fasting and prayer.  Meditation of Prayer: Pray as directed by the Spirit. Dedicate these moments to the patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you desire from Him. Meditation of God and His Glory / Hesychasm: I invite you to sit in silence feeling patient for your own faults and trials. Summarize what insights you have gained during this meditation and meditate and visualize positive change in your life: This is a listener funded podcast at patreon.com/christianmeditationpodcast Final Question: If you consider the invitation and command to persevere in the faith, what change in your life does that bring to your mind?  FIND ME ON: Download my free app: Recenter with Christ Website - ChristianMeditationPodcast.com Voicemail - (602) 888-3795 Email: jared@christianmeditationpodcast.com Apple Podcasts - Christian Meditation Podcast Facebook.com/christianmeditationpodcast Youtube.com/christianmeditaitonpodcast Twitter - @ChristianMedPod

A new MP3 sermon from Amboy Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Trust and Obey Subtitle: Matthew - Jesus the King Speaker: Travis Davis Broadcaster: Amboy Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 5/19/2024 Bible: Matthew 6:25-34 Length: 37 min.

Rob Harlamert continues Matthew 9 where Jesus addresses John's disciples. https://elevatelex.church

Ever since the Superbowl, we've been looking at Jesus' teammates – the greatest team ever assembled! Today, we're going to look at Matthew, the tax collector. He was not just hated, he was despised. The other apostles questioned Jesus' calling of this guy! Christianity is a relationship, not a religion. _______________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HOPEisHereToday - on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopeisherelex/ - on X (Twitter) - https://www.x.com/hopeisherelex - on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeisherelex - on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJ47I4w6atOHr7agGpOuvA Help us bring HOPE and encouragement to others: - by texting the word GIVE to 833-713-1591 - by visiting https://www.hopeisheretoday.org/donate   #Lexington #Kentucky #christianradio #JesusRadio #Jesus #WJMM #GregHorn #GregJHorn #suicideprevention #KentuckyRadio #HOPEisHere #Hope #HopeinJesus #FoodForThoughtFriday #MondayMotivation #FridayFeeling #Motivation #Inspiration #cupofHope #FYP #ForYouPage #SuicideAwareness  

Ep. 70 Matthew -Jesus may need cultural sensitivity training - 15.1-20 by Beer and Bible

Matthew: Jesus is messiah, King of the Jews Survey of the Bible For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Message SlidesOccasion and Purpose of Matthew - Dan WallaceNarrative and Discourse in Matthew - Michael WilkinsThe Olivet Discourse - Darrell BockDiscipleship in the New Testament - Joey DodsonIntroduction: The Mighty Five and Trip to REI• Rationale• Resources• Reconnaissance The Teachings of the New Torah in MatthewMessage #1 - The Sermon on the Mount (4:12-7:29) - The Foundational Teaching of the King “Kingdom Values: Here & Now and Then & There”Message #2 - The Sending of Disciples to Israel (9:35-10:42) - The Nature of the Ministry of the King “Like Christ: Serving and Suffering while Expecting God's Reward” Message #3 - The New Form of the Kingdom (13:1-52) - The New Mystery Form of the Kingdom of the King “The Church Age: Opposition and Expansion of the Kingdom”Message #4 - Living in the Community of the King (18:1-35) - Accountability and Forgiveness in the Kingdom of the King “Relationships: Humility, Honesty, and Grace”Message #5 - The Olivet Discourse (24:3-25:46) - The Signs of the End of the Age Consummating the Kingdom of the King “No One Knows, So You Better be Ready”Next Steps • Accept the salvation that came through the death and resurrection of Jesus.• Take an active step to begin living a “Great Commission Lifestyle” by seeing your purpose as a child of the King who consistently points people to Him with your witness (life, testimony, and clear presentation of the gospel).THIS WEEK'S GROWTH GUIDEGod's Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message. (These are the five "New Torah: Teachings of Jesus with their closing/transition.) • Monday - Matthew 4:12-7:27 (7:28-29)•. Tuesday - Matthew 9:35-10:42 (11:1)•. Wednesday - Matthew 13:1-52 (13:53)•. Thursday - Matthew 18:1-35 (19-1)• Friday - Matthew 24:3-25:36 (26:1) Home Church Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church Questions • What about Ken's presentation of the “New Torah” was most helpful and challenging? Why?• Read Matthew 5:13-16 from Jesus's message #1. You are described as “salt” and “light.” What areas of your life do you need to work on to become “saltier” and “brighter?”• Jesus's message #2, you are described as a “sheep among wolves” (10:16). Read Matthew 10:24-33. What fears do you face that inhibit you from boldly proclaiming Jesus? What motivations does Jesus provide in this passage to help you overcome your fear?• Jesus's third message describes you as “blessed” (13:16). Read Matthew 13:23. Being blessed as “good soil” how can you till the soil of your life to increase your “fruit” (bible intake, prayer life, ministry, witness, etc.)?• The parable Jesus told in his fourth sermon relates you as servant of the king (18:23). Read Matthew 18:23-35. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your forgiveness to others for sins against you or your loved ones? Is there now a need to forgive someone?• In message #5, Jesus looks to the future relating not only the signs of his coming, but also how we should live in the meantime. Read Matthew 25:14-30. In this parable, you are a steward of the master's property. Which “talents” (resources) you possess can be used more effectively to advance the kingdom. FinancesWeekly Budget 32,692Giving For 01/14 47,623Giving For 01/21 43,966YTD Budget 980,769Giving 1,050,372 OVER/(UNDER) 69,603 Czech Stoby's Pancake Fundraiser - TodayJoin the Czech Team after church today for an “all you can eat” pancakes breakfast/brunch until 1:00 p.m. today. Tickets are $6 per person (tickets can be purchased at the door) with proceeds benefiting the 2024 Fellowship Youth & College Czech Mission trip. New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship Women's Galentine'sLadies, bring your friends, neighbors, and daughters for a night of cookie decorating on February 12, 6:30 p.m., here at Fellowship. Cost is $10 per person. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Child care by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332. Father Daughter DanceGuys, enjoy dinner with your daughter(s) grades 5-12th, March 2. Then join us at Renewal Ranch from 7-9:30 p.m. for dancing and a night of fun!Fellowship Kids Baptism ClassJoin us for our baptism class, where we will discuss the character of God, sin, salvation, baptism, and what comes next. We will meet all four Sundays in February during the second service in Room 2101. Contact Heather at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org. Register at Fellowshipconway.org/register.Souper bowl SundayFellowship, this is a great opportunity for you to minister here in Conway. We're encouraging Fellowship families to bring hearty soups, canned chili, spaghetti sauce, tuna helper, canned meats, and Knorr brand pastas to restock the Bethlehem House shelves. Bring your food items here to Fellowship on Sunday, February 11. In 2023, we were able to raise 1200 lbs. of food. Let's see what we can do this year! Fellowship Women's DirectoryGreat news, we have over 100 ladies listed in our Women's Directory and would love for you to be added! Please send your name, address, email, phone number, and picture (if you have one) to Tracy Williams at tracylee3313@att.net. Also, grab the instructional flyers in the Atrium for more details. You must be in the directory to view it. Fellowship Kids Family Game NightFellowship families, pack up your favorite games, and join us Friday, January 26, 6-8:00 p.m. for games, snacks, and a lot of fun. We hope to see you there! Men's MusterMen, mark your calendar for April 19-21. More details to come!

Matthew: Jesus is Messiah, King of the JewsA Survey of the Bible For the bulletin in PDF form, click here. Message SlidesMatthew Chart - WilsonInterpreting the Gospels - Joel WilliamsGospel Writers Had Agendas - Michael HeiserJesus Connected to the Old Testament - Michael HeiserInterpreting Matthew - Darrell BockThe Twelve Disciples of Jesus - Mark StraussOccasion and Purpose of Matthew - Dan WallaceContext: Who, Where, When and Why?• Who composed Matthew?• Who was Matthew's original audience?• When was Matthew written? • Where were Matthew and his readers?• Why was he writing? Content: How and What?• How is Matthew organized? Prologue: The Incarnation of the King (1:2:-2:23) • Preparation of the King (3:1-7:29) - Message #1 - The Sermon on the Mount (4:12-7:29) • Ministry of the King (8:1-11:1) - Message #2 - The Sending of Disciples to Israel (9:35-10:42) • Opposition to the King (11:2-13:42) - Message #3 - The New Form of the Kingdom (13:1-52) • Private Teaching of the King (13:53-18:35) - Message #4 - Living in the Community of the King (18:1-35) • Official Presentation of the King (19:1-25:46) - Message #5 - The Olivet Discourse (24:3-25:46)Epilogue: The Death and Resurrection of the King (26:1-28:20)• What is the message of Matthew? Conviction: So What?• Where does this fit? - Matthew is perhaps the first gospel written and by far the most popular gospel in the first centuries of the church. - Matthew is a very “Jewish Gospel” and clearly present Jesus as the fulfillment of Messianic prophesy. It assumes a knowledge of Jewish background, history, and customs. - Matthew presents Jesus as King of the Jews and Savior of the world. The structure of the book sets forth Jesus as a “New Moses” who delivers a “New Torah” in five key Messages.• What should we believe? - Jesus is the fulfillment and culmination of the Old Testament. - Jesus is both the Savior of the world who came to redeem and King of the Jews who will return to reign. - Jesus left us with a purpose to represent Him in the world and make disciples of all nations.• How should we behave? - Embracing the gracious salvation that comes through the King of the Jews death and resurrection. - Fulfilling the Great Commission that our Savior King gave us to make disciples.Next Steps • Accept the salvation that came through the death and resurrection of Jesus.• Take an active step to begin living a “Great Commission Lifestyle” by seeing your purpose as a child of the King who consistently point people to Him with your witness (life, testimony, and clear presentation of the gospel).This Week's Growth GuideGod's Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.•. Monday - Matthew 4:12-7:27 (7:28-29)•. Tuesday - Matthew 9:35-10:42 (11:1)•. Wednesday - Matthew 13:1-52 (13:53)•. Thursday - Matthew 18:1-35 (19-1)•. Friday - Matthew 24:3-25:36 (26:1)Home ChurchOur Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church Questions • Scott Duvall and Danny Hays write, “Matthew emphasizes Jesus's teachings. The five discourses highlight what it means to be a Christ follower today. God expects us to live a certain way (5–7), to be mission-driven (10), to be kingdom-centered (13), to relate to one another with humility and forgiveness (18), and to be faithful as we wait for Jesus to return (24–25). If you're looking for direction and structure in your walk with God, these five discourses have much to offer.”• Choose one of the teaching sections of Jesus in Matthew and read it in the group.• What is it about the message you chose that captured your attention?• What clear lesson can you take away as a disciple who is following Jesus?• What about Ken's presentation of Matthew was most helpful and orienting to you?• Is there an obvious application for you personally? How will you take a step forward related to this?• Read the “Great Commission” in Matthew 28:16-20. How can you be faithful to apply this and not just watch others apply? FinancesWeekly Budget 32,692Giving For 12/31 41,106Giving For 01/07 49,591YTD Budget 915,385Giving 958,783 OVER/(UNDER) 43,398Worship Night At Fellowship Join us January 21, 6:30 p.m. to kick off 2024 with our annual worship night in the round. We will pray, read scripture, and sing praise as we worship together through the book of Psalms. Child care available for ages 6 years and younger.New to Fellowship?We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift. Fellowship 201 - Core Doctrines of FellowshipFellowship 201 is designed for anyone who has gone through Fellowship 101 in the last year and wants a deeper understanding of our beliefs. Together, we will go through core Christian teachings and how they apply to our daily lives. Join us January 21 and 28. Register at fellowshipconway.org/registerFellowship Women's Study - 2 Thessalonians: Living Faithfully until Jesus ReturnsThis begins Thursday, February 22 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Fellowship in room 2110. Register by Jan 25 at fellowshipconway.org/register. Childcare RSVP by text to Shanna at 501-336-0332. Czech Stoby's Pancake FundraiserJoin us for breakfast or brunch on January 28, 8-1:00 p.m. Tickets are $6 per person (all you can eat), with proceeds benefiting the 2024 Fellowship Youth & College Czech Mission trip. Tickets are available in the Atrium TODAY. Fellowship Kids Family Game NightFellowship families pack up your favorite games and join us Friday, January 26, 6-8:00 p.m. for games, snacks, and a lot of fun. We hope to see you there! Fellowship Kids Parents Night out Czech FundraiserParents, enjoy a night out while we have a fun evening with your kids on Friday, February 2, 6-8:30 p.m. Register now through January 26 for kids birth through fourth grade. All donations will support the Fellowship Kids team going to the Czech Republic. To register and/or make a donation, go to fellowshipconway.org/register. Father Daughter DanceGuys, enjoy dinner with your daughter(s) grades 5-12th, Saturday, March 2. Then join us at here at Fellowship from 7-9:30 p.m. for dancing and a night of fun!Fellowship Kids Baptism ClassJoin us for our baptism class, where we will discuss the character of God, sin, salvation, baptism, and what comes next. We will meet all four Sundays in February during the second service in Room 2101. Contact Heather at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org. Register at Fellowshipconway.org/register.

Jesus was walking into a trap. Several traps, actually. When Jesus entered the Temple in Matthew 21, the Pharisees, Sadducees and others planned to ask Him questions that might trap or make our Lord look bad. They wanted to destroy or hurt His credibility. In today's study, we'll see how Jesus responded. Questions That We'll Answer: A) What was the irony about the questions that Jesus was facing? B) What was the point of Christ's parable about the wedding feast? C) What happened to the improperly dressed 'wedding guest?' Web: www.fpcgulfport.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus was walking into a trap. Several traps, actually.--When Jesus entered the Temple in Matthew 21, the Pharisees, Sadducees and others planned to ask Him questions that might trap or make our Lord look bad before others. They wanted to destroy or hurt His credibility. In today's study, we'll see how Jesus responded.--Questions That We'll Answer---A- What was the irony about the questions that Jesus was facing----B- What was the point of Christ's parable about the wedding feast----C- What happened to the improperly dressed 'wedding guest--'--Web- www.fpcgulfport.org

Jesus was walking into a trap. Several traps, actually.--When Jesus entered the Temple in Matthew 21, the Pharisees, Sadducees and others planned to ask Him questions that might trap or make our Lord look bad before others. They wanted to destroy or hurt His credibility. In today's study, we'll see how Jesus responded.--Questions That We'll Answer---A- What was the irony about the questions that Jesus was facing----B- What was the point of Christ's parable about the wedding feast----C- What happened to the improperly dressed 'wedding guest--'--Web- www.fpcgulfport.org

DAY 238 CHALLENGE “Matthew and Mark contradict each other on when Jesus cursed the fig tree.” DEFENSE The challenge involves the sequencing of three key events (in italics, below). Here is the sequence of events in Matthew: Jesus visits the temple (21:12a) Jesus clears the temple (21:12b–16) Jesus stays in Bethany that night (21:17) Returning, Jesus curses the fig tree (21:18–19a) The disciples see the fig tree withered (21:19b–22) And here is the sequence in Mark: Jesus visits the temple (11:11a) Jesus stays in Bethany that night (11:11b) Returning, Jesus curses the fig tree (11:12–1…

Matthew begins his gospel with a genealogy. But the question is, why? Join us as we examine and compare the ministry of Moses and the ministry of Jesus in the gospel of Matthew. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes