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The Unedited Genealogy of Jesus “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah…” — Matthew 1:1 We are accustomed to telling our stories selectively. We polish the edges, omit the failures, and highlight the moments that make us appear respectable. Scripture itself records that genealogies were often written this way—compressed, edited, and curated. Yet when Matthew opens his Gospel, he does something startling. He edits, yes—but not the way we would expect. He leaves the shame in. The family line of Jesus Christ is not a showcase of uninterrupted virtue. It is a record of sinners, scandals, and severe moral collapse. Judah and Tamar. Rahab the prostitute. Ruth the outsider. David and “the wife of Uriah.” Kings who shed innocent blood and led God's people into darkness. Matthew does not blur these names into obscurity; he underlines them. He insists that we see the Messiah standing at the end of a long, broken line. This is not carelessness—it is purposeful. God is telling us something essential about the heart of redemption. If Jesus were ashamed of broken people, He would have edited them out of His own family tree. But He did not. The people we would hide are the very people God highlights. The people we would disqualify are the people God deliberately includes. From the beginning, the incarnation declares that Jesus did not come from sanitized humanity, but from real humanity—and therefore He has come for it. Here is the first truth we must face: anyone can belong to His family. Not because sin does not matter, but because grace matters more. The genealogy preaches before Jesus ever speaks. It announces that doubt, failure, addiction, and disgrace do not place you beyond reach—they place you precisely within the kind of reach Christ came to extend. The bloodline of Jesus says to the least and the lost, “There is room.” But Matthew presses us further. This family tree also reveals that God redeems what we assume is ruined. David's greatest failure is not erased; it is transformed. From a union marked by adultery and death comes Solomon—and through Solomon, the promises of God move forward. Redemption does not deny the damage of sin, but it refuses to let sin have the final word. God takes what we are most ashamed of and makes it the very place where His life breaks through. What we call disqualifying, He calls redeemable. What we bury, He resurrects. Do not ask whether Jesus can handle your past. Look at His genealogy. Do not wonder if your worst mistake is too far gone. Look at the cross, where the Son of God was hung on a tree, covered in the full weight of human shame, so that shame would no longer own us. The question is not whether He can redeem—it is whether you will hand Him what needs redeeming. Bring it into the light. Invite Him into the place you avoid. He is not embarrassed by your story. He entered history precisely to transform it. Let Him.

Matthew 2:1–8 - Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea @in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, [2] saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” [3] When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; [4] and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. [5] They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: [6] “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” [7] Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. [8] And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” (ESV) THE EVENING MINDSET IS COMING! Beginning January 1 - 2026 - A new DAILY podcast will be available to help you wind down, reset your mind on God’s truth, and prepare for a night of rest and rejuvenation. “The Daily Mindset” will launch on the podcast player of your choice on January 1, 2026. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode: https://EveningMindset.com

The Messiah is an important person. “Messiah” is the same word as “Christ” or “Anointed One.” He issomeone who has been anticipated for a long time. Now we look at a time when his arrival is imminent!The historic Christian Church gave Latin titles to each Sunday. They titled the Third Sunday in Advent“Gaudete,” which means “Rejoice!” As we reach the midway point of Advent, we ask Christ to empowerus to do just that. We rejoice because God fulfills all his promises in Jesus.Support the showMessages from the King is produced by King of Kings Lutheran Church in Maitland, FL.To find out more about King of Kings... Please visit VisitKoK.com Like us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/visitkok) Email us @ info@visitkok.com Remember your Savior Jesus loves you! May he bless you with his grace!

The Messiah is an important person. “Messiah” is the same word as “Christ,” which means, “Anointed One.” He is someone who has been anticipated for a long time. Now we look at a time when his arrival is imminent! The historic Christian Church gave Latin titles to each Sunday. They titled the Third Sunday in Advent “Gaudete,” which means “Rejoice!” As we reach the midway point of Advent, we ask Christ to empower us to do just that. We rejoice because God fulfills all his promises in Jesus.

Praise the Lord, O my soul. I will praise the Lord as long as I live (Psalm 146:1-2). Amen.Racine – in southeastern Wisconsin, where we recently moved from – has already received 13 inches of snow, causing travel issues, school closures, and buried cars. Then Racine warmed up and had rain. Now they're experiencing single digit, and even negative, temperatures to freeze all that rain and melted snow to create even more dangerous conditions.That's way east of us. How about north and south of us? Up to 2 feet of snow is expected in Yellowstone National Park this week. The Snowy Range has already received 75 inches of snow in 40 hours!Yet here we are in Casper, enjoying 50-degree weather for several days in a row. We've also had several days of 50 plus mph winds. Because everything is a contest, I may have rubbed it in to my friends back in Racine about our wonderful weather. I did admit that it was a tad breezy, though.Wyoming meteorologist, Don Day commented on this week's wind, "If it's windy, it's not going to be terribly cold. It's rare to have 50-degree days and no wind in winter. When it gets really cold, it doesn't get really windy. It's when we're in between cold snaps and warmups, that we have the worst winds." Day calls these "50-50 days." "When it's 50 degrees, you'll have 50 mph winds," he said. "If you don't like the wind, you better like the cold. That's just what it is to live in Wyoming." I don't know if you agree with him or not. He's the Wyoming meteorologist. You're the ones who've been living in Wyoming.Either way, you must admit this is pretty great weather for winter in the desert.The Sahara Desert is an "absolute desert" where almost no rain falls. Isaiah's original audience lived in a "tame desert" like here in Casper. In Israel, the rain is confined to the spring – March, April, and May. It's similar here, plus the snow in the winter. The Israelites lived in a physical desert.The Israelites also lived in a spiritual desert. The ten northern tribes of Israel were on the brink of destruction. The Assyrian army was about to overrun them. The people in the northern tribes would be carried into captivity to disappear from history.The two remaining southern tribes in Judah would be spared … but not for long. In a few generations, the Babylonians would move south to carry them into captivity in Babylon.Things looked bleak for Isaiah's audience. Things looked hopeless. Things looked desperate in the desert. The cities would be ghost towns. Their fields would be wastelands. Their people would be gone.God sent Isaiah as Israel's prophet because he wanted his people to understand why this was happening. It wasn't because God didn't love them. He did. He refused to watch them wallow in the filth of their sin any longer. He needed to show them how much they needed him. They needed a taste of his earthly discipline to repent and return. If they continued down their own way, they would experience God's eternal wrath.Do you feel like you're living in the desert? Not the physical desert of Casper or Wyoming. But the spiritual desert where your life appears bleak, dry, and dreary? Where it feels like God doesn't love you? If that's how you feel, I ask you, are you living in unrepentant sin? Are you confessing some sins while holding onto other sins? Are you going through the motions of Christianity while being passionate about other pursuits? Are you confessing one thing on Sunday morning but living out other things the rest of the week?Could your bleak, dry, and dreary life be brought on by yourself? God does not bless sin. He doesn't bless anything that pulls you away from his presence. Or could your spiritual desert be a result of God disciplining you like he did with Isaiah's audience?Like a good father, the Lord disciplines his children for their good. Jesus said, "I rebuke and discipline those whom I love. So take this seriously and repent" (Revelation 3:19). God uses discipline to lead us back to him. He lets us feel the pain of past mistakes. He permits us to stand in place surrounded by our shattered dreams and broken relationships. He lets us feel the misery of our own making. God does this to gain our attention. When we're lost in the desert, there's only one road that leads us to safety.Isaiah speaks of this road. "A highway will be there, a road that will be called the holy way. The impure will not walk there. It will be reserved for those who walk in that holy way. Wicked fools will not wander onto it. No lion will be there, nor will any ferocious animal go up on it. They will not be found there, but only the redeemed will walk there. Then those ransomed by the Lord will return. They will enter Zion with a joyful shout, and everlasting joy will crown their heads. Happiness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away" (Isaiah 35:8-10).Earlier this week, Austin Dirks was out hiking by himself in Arches National Park when he broke through what appeared to be solid ground. He got stuck at a 45-degree angle in quicksand. Thankfully, because Dirk is an experienced desert hiker, he had his satellite phone handy. He was rescued in the desert after 2 hours.Those in Isaiah's audience – and we in this audience – are stuck in something far worse than quicksand in the desert. We are stuck in a spiritual wasteland. Jesus our coming Messiah arrives to rescue us. He comes on the holy way that leads to Zion – the New Jerusalem – of the Christian Church. Our Messiah comes to us in Word and Sacraments to rescue, redeem, and lead us out of trouble into the safety of his Christian Church.Christ's way is a safe highway in the desert. There aren't any ferocious beasts on his highway. No lions in Israel. No coyotes, bears or mountain lions here. There won't be any wicked people or foolish people on this road. Unlike the semi drivers blown over on I-80 in 105 mph winds, clogging up traffic and putting everyone in danger. Everyone on Christ's highway knows where they're going. This road is reserved only for those who "walk in that holy way."This highway is only for the redeemed and ransomed. Those who were stuck and have been rescued. Those who were lost and have been found. Those who were trapped by the Devil and have been redeemed. Our Messiah traveled from the paradise of heaven into the desert of this world to rescue us. He brings us back on his highway.Brings us back to where? Christ rescues us from a bleak, dry, dreary desert to bring us into another desert. This is a very different desert. This is a desert that will be glad."The wilderness and the desert will be glad. The wasteland of the Arabah will rejoice and blossom like a crocus. It will bloom lavishly, and there will be great joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it. It will be excellent like Carmel and Sharon. They will see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. … Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf will be unplugged. The crippled will leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute will sing for joy. Waters will flow in the wilderness, and streams in the wasteland. The burning sand will become a pool, and in the thirsty ground there will be springs of water. There will be grass, reeds, and rushes where the haunts of jackals once lay" (Isaiah 35:1-2, 5-7).Christ's ministry as the Messiah is prophesied in these verses. What a dramatic reversal this will be! The wilderness will be watered. The wasteland will blossom. The desert will be a lush green place. The blind, deaf, lame, and mute within the desert will also be changed. The blind will see. The deaf will hear. The mute will speak. The lame will leap. I believe even the color blind will see colors. Like Jesus told John's disciples, these are the signs that point to him as the Messiah (Matthew 11:2-6).But this isn't just a physical transformation that will take place. Jesus doesn't promise your surgically repaired knees, old bones, sore muscles, hearing-aided ears, and glasses-improved eyes will be returned to new right now. Isaiah is prophesying an even more miraculous transformation that will take place within the heart of every traveler on his holy desert highway.With your eyes, you look upon your Savior on the altar. With your ears you hear the voice of Jesus calling you in Scripture, sermons, and Bible studies. With your tongue you pray, praise, and give thanks. With your arms and legs, you fulfill your vocations as Christian parents and children, citizens and students.Isaiah encourages, "Strengthen the weak hands, and make the shaky knees steady. Tell those who have a fearful heart: Be strong. Do not be afraid. Look! Your God will come with vengeance. With God's own retribution, he will come and save you" (Isaiah 35:3-4).The author of Hebrews quotes these verses, "Therefore strengthen your weak hands and feeble knees, and make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated but rather healed" (Heb 12:12-13). The author's readers were being tempted to give up their faith because of persecution. He quotes Isaiah because there's an important message for those who are afraid of the Church's enemies.That important message is that our Messiah has come to rescue us. Jesus is no weak God or soft Man. He is the divine God-Man who flipped over tables and created enemies wherever he went. This is the Christ who comes with vengeance and divine retribution. Because we are followers of Christ, his enemies are our enemies. God wants us to stand strong in front of these enemies because these enemies won't be able to stand in front of him. God may use us as the arm of his vengeance. Get lean and in shape to be God's retribution. Strengthen your hands and knees so you are prepared to be God's vengeance when he calls you into battle. When we are strong in our hands and knees, we say with our Messiah, "They surrounded me, yes they surrounded me, but in the name of the Lord I cut them off" (Psalm 118:11).God's vengeance is the just punishment for sin. When God brings his judgment upon his enemies, that will also mean salvation for God's people. St. Paul writes, "Certainly, it is right for God to repay trouble to those who trouble you, and to give relief to you, who are troubled along with us. When the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with his powerful angels, he will exercise vengeance in flaming fire on those who do not know God and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Such people will receive a just penalty: eternal destruction away from the presence of the Lord and from his glorious strength, on that day when he comes to be glorified among his saints, and to be marveled at among all those who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed" (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10).All this will happen in the desert. The landscape parched with idolatry and paganism will become well-watered and green with the worldwide preaching of Christ's gospel. All this happens with the imminent arrival of the Messiah.Fellow desert inhabitants, our situation in life may not change. After all, we are still living in the desert. Thank God that – at least for now – our desert weather is better than everyone else's weather. Our physical desert of Casper and Wyoming is beautiful. By the grace of God, with the arrival of Christ our Messiah, he makes our spiritual desert beautiful, too. It's a desert that will be glad. Amen.The Lord reigns forever. Your God, O Zion, rules for all generations. Praise the Lord (Psalm 146:10). Amen.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/the-desert-will-be-glad/

The Birth of Messiah Matthew 2:1-6 December 14, 2025

We begin by looking at John the Baptist. Matthew 3:1-2 and 5-6 tells us.  "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, 'Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.' People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River." Pastor shares a personal visit to the Jordan River with pics of the area. As our story continues we see John calling out to the Pharisees and Sadducees who had come to the Jordan River to see what he was doing. He tells them that they need to produce fruit in keeping with repentance. What John is saying is that when they truly turn to the Living God, it will change them, that their attitude, behavior and thought patterns will be radically transformed.  John goes on in verse 11 of chapter 3 to say, "I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." John's message was repent. His message was that the Messiah they had been waiting for was coming. He says that the Messiah will baptize them with the Holy Spirit and with fire, the fire of judgement.  People were drawn to John the Baptist because he spoke the truth in love. He wasn't the only one that talked about repentance. The Call to Repentance     ⁃    John the Baptist - Matthew 3:2     ⁃    Jesus Christ the Messiah - Matthew 4:17     ⁃    Apostle Peter - Acts 2:38     ⁃    Apostle Paul - Acts 17:30     ⁃    Holy Bible - 2 Peter 3:9 Repent means to: Change your mind Change your attitude Change your thoughts Change your direction Turn around - do a 180 Repentance IS important. Who needs Repentance?     ⁃    Isn't this the punchline to a joke? - No. Jesus says in Luke 13:3 that unless we repent, we will all perish. Jesus considers repentance to be absolutely essential.     ⁃    Isn't repentance just for bad people? - this depends on how you translate the word bad. The point of comparison is not against people, it is against a holy God. The Bible tells us that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Matthew 21:31 Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you."     ⁃    This isn't for religious people, is it?  Jesus continues in Matthew 21:32 "For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him." Repentance is for ALL people especially the religious. This teaching brings anger and bitterness from the religious because it exposes them for what they really are not and for what they show to others.     ⁃    Isn't this Old Testament teaching? Yes, but it is also New Testament teaching as seen earlier in this message.      ⁃    Surely Christians don't need to repent? From Jesus we read a series of seven epistles in Revelation. In Revelation chapters 2 & 3 Jesus says the word "repent" 7 times. Martin Luther said in Thesis 1: "When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, 'Repent' (Mt 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance". If you find yourself rebelling against what you are hearing today - we encourage you to hear the rest of the story. What is True Repentance     1.    I am a Sinner - when I recognize this then I understand that     2.    I need a Savior - turning to the only one who can save us. We are all sinners and we need a Savior. Without Him we are lost forever and it calls us to say     3.    I trust in Christ alone - because the Living God stepped into this world, living a life of perfect obedience and willing went to the cross to pay for rebellion and sin and the one who rose victorious of death. Jesus is that Savior. We are called by the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, to trust in the redemption found only in Jesus and then to say     4.    I will live for Him - repentance changes the way we think, the way we look at God and look others and the world, it changes the way we turn to the Living God and hang onto the Lord Jesus who is our Savior and Deliverer and seek the fullness of the Holy Spirit to live a life of faith, obedience, joy and peace, power in Him. This true repentance. Although the call to repent may sound scary, the gift of God through repentance is the greatest joy any one can know in this world and the life of the world to come. Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE. Check out this video series from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/whats-the-answer Join us Sundays  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

The Righteous Standing of God and The Greatness of The Messiah - Matthew 5:17-20

2025-11-16 PM - Our Mission from the Messiah - Matthew 28:18-20 - Pastor Dan Brabson

It's now Jesus' turn to ask the scribes and Pharaisees a question. He asked them, “What do you think about the Christ? Ehose Son is He? They provided the right answer, but it fell short. They said, “The Son of David.” That was correct, but the Christ was more than the Son of David. Jesus takes them to Psalm 110:1, and teaches them that the Christ was not only the offspring of David (Human), but He was God's Son (Divine). So, who is the Christ to you? This is a question we must all answer.

Todd & David deep dive into Matthew 11:1-19 wrestling with doubt, John the Baptist, and Jesus' invitation to trust and live with confidence that He is the Messiah.

This sermon on Matthew 22:41–46 unpacks Jesus' question to the Pharisees about the Messiah being both David's son and David's Lord, showing that He is not only the promised descendant of David but also the eternal Son of God. The message traces Israel's history, the Pharisees' zeal for the law, and God's covenant promises, highlighting how Jesus fulfills Psalm 110 as the exalted Priest-King in the order of Melchizedek. Unlike the Pharisees, whose reliance on tradition blinded them to God's unfolding plan, Jesus reveals Himself as the one seated at the right hand of the Father, ruling with authority, mediating a better covenant, and trampling His enemies underfoot. The sermon calls believers to humility, to avoid reducing Jesus to fit personal agendas, and to recognize Him as the Alpha and Omega, Son of David and Son of God, who secures eternal hope.

Sermon Handout Sermon Slides Matthew 16:21–28

God's promises are trustworthy and unshakable. In this message, Pastor Lucas unpacks 2 Corinthians 1:20–22 (NLT) and shows how every promise finds its “Yes” in Christ. A promise is a bond of trust—God giving His word to His people—and He always fulfills what He has spoken. Often, we struggle to live in God's promises because we wrestle with the process. Yet, just as God had a plan for Abram (Genesis 11:27–30) and worked through history to bring us to the Messiah (Matthew 1:1; Galatians 3:26–29), His purpose is still unfolding today. God blesses us so that we can be a blessing to others, and He will never give a promise He cannot fulfill. Jesus is God's resounding “Yes” to us. The question is: are you living in the promises of God?

The God Who Knows Us Better Than We Know Ourselves is a powerful devotional that explores Peter’s journey from boldness to denial—and Jesus’ divine insight into his heart. It reminds us that even when we believe we’re ready, God’s timing is intentional. Jesus sees not only who we are now, but also who we are becoming. If you’re feeling stuck in a season of waiting or wondering why God hasn’t “put you in the game,” this episode will bring clarity, encouragement, and comfort. ✨ Highlights: Luke 22:31–34 sets the scene: Jesus warns Peter about Satan’s plans—and reveals Peter’s future denial. Peter, full of confidence, says he’s ready for prison or death… but Jesus knows the truth. The devotional reflects on how our zeal doesn’t always match our maturity—and how Jesus intercedes and lovingly guides us. Just like Peter, we may overestimate our readiness, but God sees the full picture of our hearts, trials, and future impact. Encouragement for believers who feel overlooked or underused: God plays the long game, and His plans are rooted in both mercy and foresight.

Matthew 26:64 wonderfully points to the victorious rule and reign of the Lord Jesus Christ. In response to Caiaphas's cynical question about his identity, Jesus responded, “Yes, I am Messiah and I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Jesus was prophesying and promising his ascension.

April 20, 2025 | Luke Harding

On Easter Sunday, we worship Jesus, the Resurrected Messiah, who defeated death to bring you life. You no longer have to be dead in your sins. You can have an abundant life in a Living Savior. You can have a secured hope for eternal life.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus, the Radical Messiah, who was celebrated as King, in Matthew 21. He said, "Our Radical Messiah brings an unexpected salvation."

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Pastor Luke preached about Jesus telling his disciples that He, the Messiah will be rejected, die and be resurrected, and also what is required to be His followers. The main idea was, "You can either reject your will or reject Jesus as Lord."

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Main Text: Matthew 13:53–58 (ESV) 53 And when Jesus had finished these parables, he went away from there, 54 and coming to his hometown he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these mighty works? 55 Is not this the carpenter's son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? 56 And are not all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?” 57 And they took offense at him. But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his hometown and in his own household.” 58 And he did not do many mighty works there, because of their unbelief.Preaching Point: We must ensure that cultural or familiar ideas about Jesus do not lead us to doubt His true identity or reject His message and mission.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Pastor Luke began a series leading up to Easter about Jesus, the Messiah. In Matthew 16, Peter declares that Jesus is the Messiah. The main idea was, "Jesus, the revealed Son of God, came to save all people."

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Jesus knew His purpose on Earth. His three-year ministry was important, but His real mission was unequivocal and stark: to die a torturous, sacrificial death. There was no doubt about it. As an Old Testament scholar, Christ intimately understood the Messianic prophesies and His role in their fulfillment. Quite often, while teaching and leading His followers, He quoted those passages, making it clear that He knew the clock was ticking.

Who is the Messiah? Matthew tells us that he is the one who willingly became a Nazarene for all of us to deliver us from bondage to sin into the light of his marvelous grace by forgiving our sins and wiping every tear from our eyes. He turns our mourning into dancing.

Matthew 1.1-17 - - Sept 15, 2024

Today we finally drill down to look at both sides of the argument of John the Baptist possibly being an Essene. https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes

Jesus, in his baptism, is commissioned as the Messiah-Savior-King of humanity. What does that show us about him, and about us?

Matthew 11:1-15

Verse by verse 

On this fourth Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve, we take a look at Joseph, Mary Jesus' flight to Egypt and how it's all about a journey: a journey of refuge, obedience and redemption.