David denHartog continues the Behold the King series, teaching through Matthew 12:38-50. He is often asked is it possible for a house to be haunted, but this metaphor is for the house of Israel. We can also apply the 4 important responses to God found in this section of Scripture. How do we keep the enemy […]
David denHartog continues the Behold the King series from Matthew. If the check engine light comes on in your car, then you know that there is a problem with the engine of the car. At the end of Matthew 12:15-37, Jesus says, “for out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.” The check […]
Continuing the Behold the King series, Dean Elliott teaches on Matthew 12:1-14. In this next section, Jesus illustrates “come to me and I will give you rest.” God gave us a Sabbath rest so that we would stop and rest. He has made promises that He will fulfill.
Dean Elliott continues the Behold the King series with Matthew 11:20-30. When we encounter difficult circumstances and hardships, we can have peace and joy when we come before the Lord and say, “okay, your will be done,” instead of striving to make it though on our own. Our problem comes from our expectations, not a lack […]
David denHartog begins again the Behold the King series with Matthew 11:1-19. We all live with expectations – in marriage, with our family, in our community, for our church, of God. They often show up in what we pray about. And often, our expectations are dashed or broken. This can bring doubt – about God or […]
David denhartog teaches from Matthew 10:16-42, part of the Behold The King series. Christians often don’t share their faith due to two fears: the fear of inadequacy and the fear of rejection. Jesus knows this and gives reasons why we do not need to be afraid. Will you preach the Gospel from the Housetops?
Dean Elliott continues the “Behold the King” series from Matthew 10:2-15, 40-42. We are here to share the Good News that God has provided a way of peace with him. But we often don’t share because we don’t have to in order to survive in our daily lives, even though we are qualified to do […]
Dean Elliott explains that this part is an end of two different sections – The Sermon on the Mount, and then a field trip to see what Jesus was talking about in the sermon. In this text, Matthew 9:27-10:1, we will see the important qualifications that Jesus places on His people before He gives them power. […]
The very important metaphor of the relationship of a father and his daughter is also used by the prophets Ezekiel and Isaiah to describe the special relationship of Yahweh with the people of Israel. Matthew 9:18-26 uses the metaphor in reference to two people whom Jesus will heal. Dean Elliott also brings to light some […]
David denHartog teaches from Matthew 9:9-17. We are quick to recognize sin in the lives of others, but we are slow to see it in our own lives. We often think “we’re okay.” But all of us need a spiritual doctor – the Great Physician. Last week, the section answered the question: who can forgive […]
David denhartog teaches from Matthew 8:23-9:8. The subject that weaves itself through Matthew 8 is the power of the Lord Jesus Christ to work in you and through you to reach others. Jesus is preparing a group of men to go forth into the world as his apostles and disciples to preach the Gospel. God […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 8:18-22. Jesus is showing his disciples what it means to follow him and shows them demonstrations of his power. Jesus gives a command, then a warning, and then a rebuke. Its all about following him. He is always going to the other side and doesn’t allow any excuses from doing […]
Dean Elliott begins the section of Matthew after the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 8:1-17. These three miracles are to be considered together and they tend to be blank canvases, in which people impose their own theology on the miracles and make them say whatever they want them to say. The key is to consider […]
David denHartog teaches the end of the Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew 7:21-29. How do you prepare for difficult days, hard trials, and circumstances beyond our control? How do you do those days well? How do you become strong enough to endure the difficult circumstances of life? Additional Scripture references: Proverbs 4:8; Psalm […]
David denHartog continues the Sermon on the Mount, with Matthew 7:13-20. Every day we are faced with choices. In reality, there are two major choices that we have in life. Jesus describes these choices and then he gives us a warning about those that might lead us into the wrong choice. This is the Epilogue […]
Dean Elliott teaches on Matthew 7:7-12, an oft quoted scripture section for praying for what you want. But, in context, these verses actually convey the tactical approach for reaching people for the kingdom of God. In verses 3-6, we learn that our story is a big tool for investing in people. Specific prayer is your […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 7:1-6, which begins the application portion of the Sermon on the Mount, after Jesus has finished expanding on the Beatitudes. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus is speaking to the disciples about how to fish for other people. Prayer that works is an important necessity to fishing for people. Your prayer works […]
Dean Elliott continues the Behold the King series with Matthew 6:25-34. Fear will keep us from being generous and better stewards. Jesus says three times in this passage, “Therefore do not worry.” Our quiet time and our prayer time should connect us to the goodness of God, set our focus on the kingdom of God, and help […]
David denHartog teaches from Matthew 6:19-24, a continuation of the Sermon on the Mount, helping us to gain an eternal perspective on money. Once in heaven, we will no longer be able to use the currency that is here on earth. The size and amount of what we have in heaven is based on how we […]
David denHartog resumes the Behold The King series from Matthew. Today, we learn from Matthew 6:6-16 what not to do and what to do when we pray. Jesus also gives us a pattern to follow when we pray. This pattern becomes the outline and we fill in the subpoints. Additional Scripture: I Kings 18:42-46; James 5:17-18; I […]
Dean Elliott explains the title Jesus most often used, Son of Man. He was God, but he took on all aspects of humanity. While this is very difficult to understand HOW this is possible, Dean explains WHY its necessary. Scripture References: Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 8:1-3; Luke 19:1-10
David denHartog teaches on Matthew 6:1-6 and 16-18. We all have a desire for significance – to be somebody. The question is: to WHOM do you want to be somebody? Jesus tells us that to pass muster with God, even your motives are important, not just your actions or your heart. He wants us to […]
Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 5:38-48, part of the Sermon on the Mount. This section is correlated with Matthew 5:7, “Blessed are the merciful.” There are two things to look at – a negative form of mercy and helping up your enemy (which looks crazy), and then we see why.
Dean Elliott teaches from Matthew 5:33-37. He takes a closer look at the flesh in order to remind ourselves of how we can have peace with God. Dean also explains to us the third of three ways that people hide the flesh – using religious language. Additional Scriptures: Leviticus 19; Romans 7:18; 2 Corinthians 5; Titus 3:2 […]
Dean Elliott continues teaching the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew 5:27-32. The law’s purpose is to reveal where we are broken, it does not save. Jesus wants us to know how to use the law to help us target the right problem. And God wants to work from the inside out. This passage shows the process […]