This Week True rest We might go to our friends for support or fun, but when it comes to truth, we rely on what God reveals in his Word. Some of Jesus’ words in Matthew 11:20-30 are not easy or pleasant, but they are true. And God is good, so Jesus doesn’t leave it there;…

This Week Clarity amidst chaos How would you describe your life? While many answers could be offered, “chaos” is one that people use over and over again. That’s not a new thing. Matthew 11 brings us into a chaotic time early in Christ’s ministry, as John the Baptist and his followers look for clarification on…

This Week Who is worthy? In the second half of Matthew 10, Jesus states that several actions or inactions make one unworthy of him. Are you in these categories? How do we become worthy of Jesus? He has a lot to say about our fear, our confession, and whom we receive. Let’s gather and learn from…

This Week Jesus’ harvest Jesus does not send us out the exact same way he sent out his twelve apostles, but he does send us out, so we can learn a lot from his instructions in Matthew 9 and 10. Join us this weekend to heed his words: “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are…

This Week Sight and speech Jesus’ miracles keep coming in Matthew 9. This time the Son of David gives sight and speech. He also gives these gifts to us, enabling us to see who he is and praise him for it. Read Matthew 9:27-34 and join us for worship Thursday night at 7 or Sunday…

This Week A Matter of Life AND Death Bad stuff happens in life. That’s true for everyone, though the struggles and hardships and issues may vary. And yet Jesus Christ reigns supreme. God’s people gather around God’s Word knowing that we have a Savior who rules in both life AND death. That gives us hope…

This Week Follow me In Matthew 9, Jesus issues a simple invitation to a tax collector. He issues the same invitation to all of us. In the tax collector’s case, some objected that he was a sinner, but if Jesus had come to call the righteous, he would not have called anyone. By God’s grace,…

This Week Bold claims What is the boldest claim you have made? Perhaps in ignorance or in youth, you have declared yourself the best at something. Bold claims are easy to disprove if they are wrong, but in Matthew 9, Jesus made bold claims with his words and actions. Unlike us, Jesus can always back…

This Week Power and priority The end of Matthew 8 (verses 28-34) presents a disturbing account, but as Jesus continues to show who he is with his actions, we can find comfort in his power and in his priority. God’s Word before us touches on demon possession, rejecting Jesus, and even the role of creatures…

This Week Authority Matthew’s Gospel continues, and so do Jesus’ miracles, but what we especially notice in Matthew 8:18-27 is Jesus’ authority. In some ways, it is like the authority we see and would expect, but in some ways it is very different. Join us to learn how and why it’s an authority to follow.…