In this episode we what Jesus had to say about gouging out eyes, divorce, and speaking with integrity. We still reached the conclusion that only Jesus can perfectly do the things of which He spoke, but that we can still apply them to our life as a weapon against the ultimate plans of sin in our lives. 

This is an introduction episode to Jesus giving the sermon on the mount. We discuss the purpose of the sermon and interpretations of forgiveness and God's will and finish off by a life application of straining to be reconciled to your brothers and sisters. 

On this night we read and discussed what it meant to follow respond to the call of Jesus to follow Him and concern our interests with the interests of the Father. 

Tonight we read about Jesus being tempted in the desert and Brock gives us some thought inspiration as to why Jesus was tempted in the way he was. This period of Jesus life, marked the beginning of his ministry and what he accomplished for us was life giving. Ultimately Jesus proved the word correct, "resist the devil and he will flee from you."

Why would Jesus choose to be baptized? In this episode we read the end of Matthew chapter 4 and discuss this question. Come enjoy with us. 

In this episode we discuss the baptism of John the baptist. Where did baptism come from originally? What was different about John's baptism? And why did John's baptism vex the Jewish religious leadership at the time? We answer these questions and more, and begin to discuss what application the baptism of John (in water) has for the life of a believer in the new covenant. 

Join us tonight as we share the often error filled story of the wise men's visit to Jesus. His majesty and the truth of the prophecies concerning him can inspire us just as they did the Magi from the east. 

Last episode we talked about the curse within Joseph's bloodline. In this episode we discuss how the fire he had to walk through was not an easy one, but how the Lord gave him everything he would need to endure it and as a consequence Joseph enjoyed a blessing as a father than no other man on this earth will ever know. Be courageous in the fires that await you - God is with you. 

We took a snap turn into the book of Matthew tonight in an effort to recenter our hope on grace. We have enjoyed the Old Testament very much, but it just seemed the right time to take a break from judgement prophecy and record through the New Testament starting with the first gospel. This first chapter allows us to take a look at some controversial prophecy involved in Christ's birth and challenges the reader to accept Him for precisely who He is - the son of God. 

The Father challenges us with a great lesson in Jeremiah chapter 21, which is to listen while you are still enjoying peace and prosperity. Do not wait for the natural consequences of sin to take hold of your life and torture you. Listen to Him while you are still prosperous and limit the entry opportunities of Satan and his kingdom into your life. We love our Father, the time is now.