The Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew)
The Message of the Kingdom
February 18th, 2024
In Matthew 3, God finally breaks his silence and speaks. We will see that at the heart of the Kingdom of Heaven is a message of genuine repentance.
The Way of the Kingdom
February 25th, 2024
In Matthew 4, Jesus turns all our expectations, preconceived ideas and assumptions about the Kingdom of Heaven upside down and shows us that his Kingdom comes by way of the cross, to all people, for our complete healing.
The Power of the Kingdom
March 10th, 2024
In Matthew 8-9, Jesus shows us how power is used in the Kingdom of Heaven. In a world where we have seen countless examples of the abuse of power inside and outside the church, how do we know we can trust Jesus with power?
The Who of the Kingdom
March 3rd, 2024
In Matthew 5, as we study the beatitudes, we will see how the Kingdom of God is made up of the humbled, the hungry, and the heavenly. One day, the losers will be the winners.
The Rest of the Kingdom
March 24th, 2024
In Matthew 11-12, Jesus invites us into the unburdened life, so that even in anxious times, we can enjoy deep rest for our souls.
The Responses to the Kingdom
March 17th, 2024
In Matthew 10, as Jesus sends out his disciples to go out and witness to the Kingdom of Heaven in word and deed, he tells them to expect different responses. Some will receive them. Others will reject them. God will reward them.
The Faith of the Kingdom
April 7th, 2024
In Matthew 14-15, we will see whether we are religious or not, the need for faith, the object of faith, and the cry of faith.
The Community of the Kingdom
April 14th, 2024
In Matthew 18, we see that the Kingdom community that God is building is one that welcomes the lowly, confronts the sinner, and forgives one another.