PVIC Post Church Podcast

PCP- Matthew 15:1-20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The preceding miracles in the Gospel of Matthew, reveal Jesus' identity as the promised Messiah and Son of God, emphasizing His authority over creation, including sickness and death. In Matthew 14:22-33, Jesus walking on water highlights His divine power and calls for worship. Additionally, it underscores the importance of faith in Christian discipleship, characterized by confidence in Christ and...

PCP- Matthew 14:22-33 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Jesus sought out a desolate place after the death of John the baptist, he was met with thousands who were seeking Him out. Moved with compassion, he selflessly addressed their needs. As evening drew closer, Jesus and the disciples were faced with a daunting circumstance. How would they feed the multitude of people who had come to see Christ? What ensued was nothing short of...

PCP- Matthew 14:13-21 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Matthew 13:51-52, Jesus concludes his series of parable teachings with a mini-parable that explains that those who understand his parables are called to function as “scribes” of the kingdom; meaning that they must transcribe God’s word onto their hearts and translate the kingdom message for others. Both the Old and New Testament are for our edification and are seen as valuable treasures to...

In Matthew 13:51-52, Jesus concludes his series of parable teachings with a mini-parable that explains that those who understand his parables are called to function as “scribes” of the kingdom; meaning that they must transcribe God’s word onto their hearts and translate the kingdom message for others. Both the Old and New Testament are for our edification and are seen as valuable treasures to...

King and Kingdom: Parable of The Dragnet In the Parable of the Net, our Lord Jesus Christ describes the coming judgment in somewhat terrifying detail. In this particular parable, the kind of net He described was not a casting net, but one that was typically nearly a mile long and anchored to a boat, capturing everything in its path. Once the net was reeled in, all the contents of the net were then...

Matthew 13:47-50 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PCP- Matthew 13:45-46 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Parable of the Hidden Treasure, Jesus shifts his parabolic discourse from the nature of the Kingdom to the value or cost of the Kingdom, which ultimately root in Christ’s sacrifice upon the cross. We are challenged to find the kingdom in unexpected, ordinary and crucial moments. In the end, Jesus paid the price for our entry into the Kingdom, but we must count the cost of discipleship....

In the Parable of the Hidden Treasure, Jesus shifts his parabolic discourse from the nature of the Kingdom to the value or cost of the Kingdom, which ultimately root in Christ’s sacrifice upon the cross. We are challenged to find the kingdom in unexpected, ordinary and crucial moments. In the end, Jesus paid the price for our entry into the Kingdom, but we must count the cost of discipleship....

In the fourth parable of Matthew 13 (The Parable of the Yeast), Jesus transitions from the motif of farming in the first three parables to the arena of baking. The bottom line is that when making bread, yeast changes everything. And in our own spiritual life, the Holy Spirit makes all the difference. The work of the Spirit in our lives is powerful, all-encompassing, and God’s grace...

In Matthew 13:33, Jesus shares a parable using the metaphor of yeast to illustrate the transformative power of the Kingdom of God. This parable follows the mustard seed parable, both carrying significant meanings but with distinctions. The mustard seed represents the outward growth of the Church globally, while the yeast speaks to the internal transformation within the soul of a believer. Hosted o...

Questions: Can you think of inconsequential moments, unlikely people, or unpromising situations that God has used to work in your life? Can you identify any areas in your life where you might need to make a major shift in your thinking from natural to spiritual understanding of the Kingdom of God? In what areas of your life are you currently experiencing slow or small beginnings? How can...

Summary: The Parable of the Mustard Seed, continues Jesus’ parabolic theme of seeds and planting. From humble beginnings, the small mustard seed produces a large, sprawling plant. In the same way, the Kingdom of God takes inconsequential moments, unlikely people, and unpromising situations and uses them to bring about God’s purposes. The key is not so much the quality of our fa...

The Parable of the Weeds is similar in some ways to the Parable of the Sower. Both have a sower, seed, wheat, a harvest, and both are explained by Jesus. However, the Parable of the Weeds brings us face to face with the return of King Jesus and his judgement. If we have ears to hear, we can understand that the judgement of God is part of the good news of the gospel, and can lead us...

The Parable of the Weeds is similar in some ways to the Parable of the Sower. Both have a sower, seed, wheat, a harvest, and both are explained by Jesus. However, the Parable of the Weeds brings us face to face with the return of King Jesus and his judgement. If we have ears to hear, we can understand that the judgement of God is part of the good news of the gospel, and can lead us...

In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus compares various responses to the gospel (or the message of his kingdom) to various soils as environments for the growth of seeds. The “path” represents the “hard heart”, the “rocky soil” represents the “shallow heart, and the “thorn-infested soil” represents the “self-indulgent heart”. However, the “good soil” represents the heart that receives the wor...

PCP- Matthew 13:1-9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stories are not just for bedtime or for the television screen. Jesus used storytelling to communicate what his Kingdom is all about. And in Matthew 13, Jesus uses a specific type of story to do this: a parable—a practical story, often framed as a simile, that illustrates a spiritual truth. In order to understand Jesus’ parables we must listen from the original hearer’s perspect...