After His resurrection, Jesus meets His disciples in Galilee as He had told them prior to His death. Jesus has already revealed Himself a multitude of times prior to this moment; yet "some are still doubtful." The disciples are so much like we are. We see the working of God and yet quickly begin doubting again. What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, mean to us as individuals? On the basis of the authority which Jesus has had since before the creation of the world, He sends out His disciples to make disciples of all nations. However, before you can make disciples, you must yourself BE a disciple! Who are you truly a disciple of? Whose words do you tend to quote most often? Whose words and messages do spend the most time reading, meditating on, and sharing? This message was presented on August 25, 2019 by David Hayes.

Focusing on Messiah in the Book of Matthew

The Commission of the Messiah

In our study of Matthew's account of the earthly life of the Messiah, we have come to the EXCLAMATION POINT!!!! Last week we considered the Apex of the Victory over Sin ... today, we see that Victory given the seal, or stamp, of approval! The victory is not only the ultimate Atonement (covering) for our Sin … but it is the destruction of the "final enemy" - death itself! O Death, where is your sting? O Grave, where is your victory? !!! As we consider Jesus' victory over the grave, ask yourself the question: "Am I honestly living in the power of His resurrection?" This message was presented on August 18, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Resurrection of the Messiah

In our study of Matthew's account of the earthly life of the Messiah, we have come to what would have appeared to be the end of the earthly ministry of Jesus - His Death by Crucifixion. Fortunately, for us, we are looking backwards and we know that this is NOT a sorrowful ending but rather a crucial step in the Ultimate Victory! As Jesus has continually reminded the disciples - and the leaders of the people - what was happening was not a random coincidence but rather the Purpose and Plan of God were coming to their fullest fruition at this moment of history. Today’s message is not just about suffering and death ... but even more so about faithfulness and victory! This message was presented on August 11, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Sacrifice of the Messiah (Pt 5 - His Crucifixion)

In our study of Matthew's account of the earthly life of the Messiah, we began three weeks ago focusing on the final phase of the book - The Sacrifice of the Messiah. Last week we considered the Rejection of the Messiah. In that account, three times Jesus referred to the fact that things were transpiring in such a way as to fulfill Scripture. We continue our study today with an examination of the Trials of the Messiah - before the Religious Leaders and before the Political Leader. This message was presented on August 4, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Sacrifice of the Messiah (Pt 4 - His Trials)

In our study of Matthew's account of the earthly life of the Messiah, we began two weeks ago focusing on the final phase of the book - The Sacrifice of the Messiah. Our section today continues immediately following the Commemoration that He established in the Upper Room - and which we considered last week. Singing was part of the Passover celebration. So, they concluded their Seder with a hymn and then began to travel to the Mount of Olives ... specifically, to a garden that Jesus frequented often - to pray. Along the way, Jesus made a provocative statement to His disciples. This message was presented on July 28, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Sacrifice of the Messiah (Pt 3 – His Rejection)

Last week we began focusing on the final phase of the Messiah's earthly ministry - His Sacrifice. Last week we considered His Preparation. Today, we will be focusing upon the Commemoration that He established. Lord willing, over the next four weeks we will examine His Rejection, His Trial, His Crucifixion and His Resurrection. This message was presented on July 21, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Sacrifice of the Messiah (Pt 2 – His Commemoration)

Numerous weeks ago, we began to consider the final week of Jesus' earthly ministry; commonly referred to as the Passion Week. As we enter into this final phase of the book of Matthew - considering the sacrifice of the Messiah and His commission - we must remember that this is all happening very quickly for the disciples. There is the Triumphal Entry, the Altercations with the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Scribes ... and then His statement that the Temple would be totally destroyed. The disciples are noticeably confused and Jesus provides some cryptic prophetic teaching regarding the time of His return. Jesus culminates His teaching with the statement, 'You know that after two days is the Passover, and the Son of Man will be delivered up to be crucified.' If you were with Jesus, how would you have responded to this chain of events? ... and to this final statement? In our passage today, we see a series of responses and reactions to Jesus' teaching. Which most closely resembles your response? This message was presented on July 14, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Sacrifice of the Messiah (Pt 1 – His Preparation)

Last week, we began to consider Jesus' teaching regarding His Return. Jesus stated that the time of His return would be marked by International Conflicts, Natural Disasters and Spiritual Struggles - including Deception, Persecution and Distraction! However, on a positive note the Gospel will be carried to every ethnos - nation or people group! Today we continue in Jesus' teaching as He gives an Exhortation to His followers based upon the Environment and Expectation of His return - using several parables and word pictures to accent His teaching. This message was presented on July 7, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Return of the Messiah (Pt 2)

We are currently considering the events in the life of the Messiah during the days just prior to His death, burial and resurrection. Over the past few weeks, we have considered Jesus' interactions with the Scribes, Pharisees, Herodians, Sadducees and Lawyers. Today we begin to transition from the Examination phase of this week - when those religious leaders unknowingly validated that Jesus was indeed without blemish and, thereby, fulfilled the qualifications of both the passover sacrifice and sin sacrifice - into the Sacrificial phase of the week. In Matthew 24 and 25, Jesus informs His disciples of the coming destruction of the temple and then, in response to their questioning, gives them details regarding the end times. This message was presented on June 30, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Return of the Messiah (Pt 1)

After Jesus parries with the theologians of His day, He then begins to publicly denounce them. This message was presented on June 23, 2019 by David Hayes.

The Examination of the Messiah (Pt 3 - Challenging His Detractors)

We are currently considering the events in the life of the Messiah during the days just prior to His death, burial and resurrection. As we have seen, Jesus' is at this moment fulfilling the prophecies of several spring feasts and is establishing His role as a Prophet in His interactions with the Scribes, Pharisees, Herodians, Sadducees and Lawyers. That group of Scholars have another motive - they are seeking find a fault in Jesus ... in order to have condemnatory evidence. Today, we see Jesus parry the continual assaults of His enemies and then turn a 'theological' thrust back to win 'the match.' This message was presented on June 9, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Examination of the Messiah (Pt 2 - Challenging His Doctrine)

Last week we considered the Messianic Entrance of Jesus through Jericho and then into Jerusalem. Beginning today, we will take a couple of weeks to consider The Examination of the Messiah when the enemies of the Messiah unwittingly revealed that He had no flaw and was there an acceptable Passover and Sin Sacrifice. Even though Jesus had revealed His authority in may different ways, the enemies of the Messiah still sought to discredit Him. Jesus, in this final week of His earthly life reveals the prophetic portion of His ministry as well. This message was presented on June 2, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Examination of the Messiah (Pt 1 - Challenging His Authority)

Matthew is a Jewish man writing to Jewish people about the Jewish Messiah. He has revealed the Messiah's Lineage and Birth, His Forerunner and Preparation, His Message and Authority, and over the past 4.5 months we have examined the Instruction of the Messiah. Throughout His ministry, Jesus has continually been warning and reminding His disciples that ultimately He would die and raise again on the third day. Today, we come to the final week of the Messiah's earthly life - that which is commonly referred to as Passion Week. This final week was hinted at and prophetically chronicled in the feasts and writings of the prophets. This message was presented on May 26, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Entrance of the Messiah

Jesus has been sharing 'Kingdom thinking' with His disciples and the multitude that surrounded Him. In the previous message, we saw Jesus share the need for simple trust (faith) in order to enter the Kingdom of God. Today's passage is actually a continuation of Jesus' discourse with the 'young rich man.' At the end of that discourse, Peter had asked a question regarding rewards, to which Jesus gave a summary answer 'everyone who has left ... will be rewarded.' The parable that Jesus shares in the first portion of today's passage is a word picture to provide additional information to His response to Peter. Though we will be rewarded, we MUST remember who we are ... and who God is! The second part of this passage highlights the importance of listening to Jesus' parable and applying it to our lives! This message was presented on May 19, 2019 by Bob Corbin.

The Instruction of the Messiah (Pt 11 - Servants of the Kingdom)

Matthew was a Jewish man writing to a Jewish audience regarding a Jewish Messiah. In this series, we will focus on He who transformed our lives and changed the course of history!

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Focusing on Messiah in the Book of Matthew

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