What's the Point?

The Pharisees continue to ask for signs, but they are looking for the wrong type of sign. Peter has the Great Confession of Jesus' identity followed by his Great Confusion. Also, what is Jesus saying when He says that some of His disciples won't die until they see Him coming in His kingdom? 

This has become one of the more controversial passages in the NT in recent years. Why does Jesus seem to treat the Canaanite woman so dismissively? The pastors dive into this story using Matthew's immediate context to discover the powerful message the Gospel author is giving us.

Jesus is accused of letting is disciples live an unclean life. In Jesus' response, He shows what truly defiles a person. The pastors lean into this theological debate between the Pharisees and Jesus.

The pastors dive into chapter 14 which covers the story of John's execution and Jesus feeding the 5,000.

Jesus continues His explanation of the Kingdom of Heaven. However, He spends much more time describing the fate of those who don't make rather than the reward of those who do. The pastors discuss the reality of Jesus' kingdom. Some will make it and some won't. Therefore, heeding Jesus' warnings are of utmost importance.

At the center point of Matthew, Jesus speaks about the Kingdom of God in parables. In this episode, the pastors discuss the parable of the soil and how this parable describes the nature of those who are actually in the kingdom.

The pastors dive into one of the most controversial and worrisome topics in the Bible - blaspheming the Holy Spirit. Known to many as the "unforgivable sin," blaspheming the Holy Spirit is described by Jesus in this passage. The pastors take the text in context to show how Jesus is using His words.

The pastors discuss Jesus' call for all to come to Him for rest. This account leads right into Jesus' interactions with the Pharisees about the Sabbath. It all leads to Jesus' statement that He is Lord of the Sabbath.

The pastors discuss Jesus' comments on the person of John the Baptist and His purpose for it. Why is John such a pivotal figure? Jesus describes it for us in this episode.

The majority of Jesus' second main speech is targeted at His disciples. The pastors jump into Jesus' intense language about the true cost of being a Jesus-follower.

Matthew gives us a list of Jesus' main twelve disciples. Why did Jesus choose these twelve? What do they represent? The pastors dive into this and more.

Jesus continues to exemplify the new kingdom on earth. He also brings up an interesting point about the new kingdom. It cannot be brought to earth by the old. It needs someone knew. 

Jesus reveals Himself not only to be the Messiah, but God in the flesh with His ability to forgive sins. Also, he continues to operate in the new kingdom by inviting some unlikely people to be a part of it.

The pastors discuss the remainder of Matthew 8. They dive into the clear contrast that exists in the understanding of who Jesus is. The people who should know Him don't. The people who are supposed to be the outcasts actually do know Him.

Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount and moves into the next phase of His ministry. During these miracle passages, the pastors discuss the main themes of Jesus' lordship and authority in His new kingdom.

Jesus turns to His conclusion by offering a mix of encouragement and warning. The pastors dive into this content which includes Jesus metaphoric ending. Where will you be living when the flood comes?

Pastor Joe and Pastor Garrett dive into one of the most popular topics in the Sermon. The idea of "judging" is highly-debated topic. However, the pastors talking about this topic in the context of the whole canon of scripture to determine what Jesus is actually saying.

The pastors discuss how Jesus concludes his discussion on the motive behind our good works. They discuss the idea of laying up treasure in heaven and how Jesus uses this thought to encourage His followers not to be anxious.

The pastors dive into the second half of the Sermon on the Mount. They discuss Jesus' warning against the wrong motives. We can do the right thing and still end up wrong if our heart is not in the right place.

The pastors dive into some of the most difficult teachings in the Sermon. They discuss Jesus' thoughts on divorce, oaths, and retaliation in light of Jesus' main goal - bringing about new creation in our lives.

The pastors dive into the main body of the Sermon on the Mount where Jesus begins by discussing how we control our thoughts, not just our actions.

The pastors jump into the final part of the introduction of the Sermon on the Mount. They discuss Jesus' metaphors that His followers are salt, light, and the city. They also show how Jesus' discussion about the law in relation to the Pharisees frames the whole sermon.

The pastors dive into one of the most impactful teachings of Jesus' ministry - the Sermon on the Mount. They begin their discussion by examining the introduction to the sermon, the Beatitudes.

The pastors discuss the importance of the Jesus' temptations in the wilderness, how Jesus is on a mission to do what Israel could not do.

The pastors move into the beginning of Jesus' ministry as they discuss the role of John the Baptist and the significance of Jesus' baptism.