Rooted Together

In this podcast episode, we explore the teachings of Matthew 6 and what it means to live a life in the Kingdom of God. We delve into the importance of prayer, forgiveness, and letting go of worry, as well as the value of simplicity and putting God first in our lives. Drawing on the Sermon on the Mount, we uncover insights into how to seek God's Kingdom and find true wealth, both in the materia...

In this episode, we explore Matthew 5:17-48 and the radical call of Jesus to seek God with our whole heart and give Him our all. Through this section of his sermon, Jesus challenges us to reorient our lives to live in accordance with God's commands. We'll discuss how these teachings are not simply a list of rules to follow but a roadmap to living a life of true freedom and joy. Whether you...

In this podcast episode, we dive into Matthew 5 part 1 and explore how Jesus' teachings reveal what it means to live and repent as citizens of the Kingdom of God. Through examining Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, we'll discuss the values of humility, service, and love, as well as the true nature of repentance. Whether you're a devout Christian or simply curious about these teachings, j...

Want a 30,000 foot view of a chapter that has great application to your life and ministry today? Struggle with overcoming sin, feelings of not being wanted by God, or identity struggles? In this chapter we see that Jesus overcame sin, therefore our lives are lived in light of His victory and not our failure. Our identities are not wrapped up in ourselves at all, but in the new identity we receive...

John is busy gathering the people before Jesus walks onto the scene. Like person may gather wood for a fire, John is gathering the people and whetting their appetite for Jesus. John gathers, but it is Jesus who lights a fire that burns until this very day. Will we carry that fire to a cold, dark, sinful world? 

We look at the journey the Magi took and Herod's response. We also see four prophecies and three times the mention of the word fulfilled. Through all that what happened in Matthew 2, we see that God's plans will always be fulfilled. 

What is the weight of righteousness? The weight of righteousness is obedience. God calls Joseph and Mary to endure public shame of Mary having a child before they were married. However, Joseph and Mary know what others don't know. This pregnancy is of divine and miraculous origin. This is a work of God that will forever change the landscape of the world. We see Joseph and Mary are obedient to what...

What does it mean that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of David, and the Son of Abraham. As we begin to look at the Gospel of Matthew we will first look at how Matthew views Jesus as the True King of all Creation.  rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com

We need the Holy Spirit to understand the resurrection, all of scripture, and how to live our lives in light of Jesus. Join me as we talk about Luke chapter 24! 

Though Jesus appears to be on trial, it is really humanity who is standing before their great Judge. Let's look at Luke 23. 

We now see how much Jesus loves the world. We see the depth of God's grace displayed as Jesus is taken into the hands of sinful men. 

Jesus begins His journey to the cross. I want to zoom in and look at the love Jesus had for His disciples, and for us. It should inspire us. Cause us to sit in awestruck wonder at the love and grace displayed. Let us read and reflect on the depth of love Jesus has for a broken and sinful creation. 

How are we to prepare for the End Times? Believe it or not Jesus has a lot to say about it. Be Ready! How? Listen and hear.  rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com

What does Luke have to say about authority? Specifically about Jesus' authority? We will see that Jesus' authority is like the air we breathe. Accept it, submit to it, and you will live. Reject it and it is like holding your breath, it ends in death and judgment. So t he question becomes, what will we do with Jesus and His authority?  rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com  #authority #Luke #Go...

Jesus is marching toward Jerusalem, toward the cross. He will meet a short tax collector that is seeking him. We will compare Zaccheus and the Rich Young Ruler. Then we will look at the events that follow Jesus' interaction with Zaccheus.  #rootedtogetherpodcast #gospel #newtestament #Luke #Jesus #God 

We have in this chapter six shocking stories. Sure not all of them shock us like sticking a fork into a socket (don't try that at home or anywhere else). But to the original audience these stories were jaw dropping. Sermons could be done on each story so this is a run through of why they are shocking what they meant and what they mean for us today. This chapter captures the theme of the chapter an...

What life will look like in the Kingdom of God is what it should look like at least in principle in our lives today. You see, Jesus will say that the Kingdom of God is all around us so, are we seeing it? Is it impacting our day to day lives? It should. Let us hear the Word of God on the topic of the Kingdom of God.  #season5 #rootedtogetherpodcast #gospel #Luke #God #Jesus #KingdomofGod

What do we do with this odd parable. We see that Jesus is calling his disciples to use their resources with gospel intentionality. 

In this episodes we look back to all the up and the downs, the good and the bad and see how God has been gracious and how He has blessed us as a family. Here at Rooted Together Podcast we wish you all a safe and happy New Year. I look forward to joining you in 2023, I'll see you there.   rootedtogetherpodcast@gmail.com

Jesus teaches in parables. This time a parable about a feast that was aimed at the Pharisees and thus confronts the Pharisee in us. 

Jesus tells three parables that all have the same refrain, "what was lost has been found." The question that jumps out of the text is, 'will we love the lost the way Jesus does?' 

We may not like the word Repent, but we certainly cannot get past it. Jesus calls all that would follow Him to repent from their sins and follow Him. 

In this episode we answer the question, "why should we read genealogies?" There is a great theological value to reading every part of Scripture. I hope you will read this genealogy and dwell in the richness of God's word this Christmas season. 

Be ready for the endgame. We spend our lives looking at what's in front of us. Jesus warns His disciples to be looking to the time where He returns and the world will be judged. Live with the end in mind. Don't waste your life. 

Where is your treasure? It is certainly easy to treasure the things of this earth because they are right there in front of us. What does Jesus say about the matter as we look at the rich young fool parable.  #richyoungfool #parables #newtestament #hypocrite #Luke #gospel #God #Jesus #Pharisees