Matthew 22:1-14 – Many called, few chosen [READ] Intro: Starting 15th year at Anchorage Grace Church. Began when 37 and Judy, 36, came (virtually) sight unseen to Anchorage, AK. Anchorage is roughly 300,000 people. Nestled inside of 700,000 people up here.   “Ever wonder why you are here?” Many do. Obvious reasons? Born here, good...

Matthew 21, Devolving Rejection of Christ (pt. 4)

[Prop] Five devolving rejections and five hopeful receptions of Christ.

Racketeers vs. Innocents (vv. 12-16)

Apostates vs. Believers (vv. 17-22)

Frauds vs. Authentic (vv. 23-27)

Two-faced vs...

Matthew 21, Devolving Rejection of Christ (pt. 4) [Prop] Five devolving rejections and five hopeful receptions of Christ. Racketeers vs. Innocents (vv. 12-16) Apostates vs. Believers (vv. 17-22) Frauds vs. Authentic (vv. 23-27) Two-faced vs. Integrous (vv. 28-32) Murderers vs. Marvellers (vv. 33-46) Intro: No understatement: “Jesus is most polarizing figure in the history of...

Two-faced vs. Integrous (vv. 28-32)

[Context] X continues midweek teaching, still addressing, “the chief priests and elders” (v. 23), undeterred by rejection, heading to the Cross, and begins with a parable.

X’s method of teaching, making his...

Two-faced vs. Integrous (vv. 28-32) [Context] X continues midweek teaching, still addressing, “the chief priests and elders” (v. 23), undeterred by rejection, heading to the Cross, and begins with a parable. X’s method of teaching, making his point w/unmistakable potency. Made to pack punch w/indicting judgment. W/judgment, there is grace.   Two sons [KEY] Using...

Matthew 21, Devolving Rejection of Christ pt. 3

Intro: Knowing it’s impossible for someone who is an unbeliever (a natural man) to understand Truth, begs: “Why ever bother telling anyone @/X?”

What are you supposed to talk about?

Say what Jesus...

Matthew 21, Devolving Rejection of Christ pt. 3 Intro: Knowing it’s impossible for someone who is an unbeliever (a natural man) to understand Truth, begs: “Why ever bother telling anyone @/X?” What are you supposed to talk about? Say what Jesus would say. Is this really helpful? How know what Jesus would say? Or not...

Matthew 21, Devolving Rejection of Christ pt. 2

Intro: Jesus’ roles/mission can be summarized as: Prophet, Priest, and King.

3 roles operative; 1 primary here: Prophet.

[KEY] A prophet sees big picture of world events, in light of God’s greater...