This series walks through the last few days of Jesus’ life, the resurrection, and Great Commission from Matthew’s view point. The word “passion” which refers to the last days of Jesus comes from the Latin work "pati", meaning "to suffer." The word “Passion” was used in the early 16th century to denote "the suffering of Christ on the cross." The English word “passion” also has its roots in the Old French where it meant "strength of feeling." Webster states the word passion "is a strong feeling, especially of anger, love or desire." We know it was God’s love which sent Jesus. Jesus endured the suffering of the cross out of His love for us. Jesus demonstrated both meanings of passion. He loved us so much that He was willing to suffer for us
Sep 27, 2019 1:55 PM America/Chicago
We have followed the passionate love of Jesus for us as He suffered, died, and rose from the dead. Now He shares this love for others with an assignment for His disciples. As followers of Jesus, we too, have the same instructions from Jesus. What does thi
Sep 21, 2019 5:46 AM America/Chicago
Matthew records that Jesus had clearly told the disciples three times (16:21; 17:23; 20:19) that He would die and rise to life again. This news sounded so improbable that they had not understood it. The disciples have abandoned the Lord, fearful that they
Sep 16, 2019 8:08 AM America/Chicago
God made a bold move in allowing Christ to die for our sins on the cross. God also sent supernatural events to show what was happening in the spiritual realm. There was an earthquake and the curtain in the temple was split in two from top to bottom. Many
Sep 6, 2019 2:59 PM America/Chicago
Jesus has endured several biased trials. His disciples have almost all deserted Him. Pilate has ordered that Jesus be whipped, and then Jesus is expected to carry His cross out to the place of crucifixion. But still Jesus goes on, why? Because of His love
Aug 31, 2019 7:28 AM America/Chicago
Jesus was arrested as He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane with His disciples. He is taken to several trials, all of which are illegal in some way. But even in the midst of this unfairness, Jesus perseveres. God is working the middle of this evil world.
Aug 23, 2019 10:27 AM America/Chicago
In our story for today, Jesus gives us a model for seeking and following God's will. How do we, as humans, do such a thing. Pastors Tom and Paula discuss this issue.
Aug 17, 2019 8:30 AM America/Chicago
The Passover ritual had its own words of explanation for the food and drink, relating to the events of the deliverance of God's people from Egypt. In today's text, Jesus gives His disciples new meaning to these terms which show us how Jesus will deliver u
Aug 9, 2019 3:05 AM America/Chicago
Jesus in in Jerusalem. The Jewish leadership is plotting how to get rid of Jesus who they see as a problem. His followers love Him and one woman anoints Him with expensive oil to show her devotion. But not all his followers are so loyal. One disciple deci