The preparation for the ministry of Jesus is complete (1:1-4:17). Matthew then presents the first of five teaching discourses of Jesus-the Sermon on the Mount (5:1-7:27). Now, Matthew lays out topically the miracles of Jesus, demonstrating the power and authority of the King and His Kingdom (8:1-9:35).

The preparation for the ministry of Jesus is complete. He now calls his first followers (4:18-22) and Matthew summarizes the nature of his ministry—teaching, proclaiming, and healing (4:23-25). Matthew then presents the first of five teaching discourses of Jesus—the Sermon on the Mount. 

Here's how the ministry of Jesus began - John introduces and baptizes Jesus, the Spirit anoints and empowers Jesus, the Father affirms and approves Jesus, then the Devil taunts and tempts Jesus...to no avail.

People’s reactions to Jesus vary greatly. As Matthew continues his account of the Christmas story, we see the contrast in response to the birth of Jesus between the Wise Men, King Herod, and the religious leaders. Whose example will we follow as we consider how we respond to the news of His birth? 

As Matthew continues his prologue in the gospel account, he presents the Christmas story from Joseph’s perspective. Let’s look together at what we learn about Joseph, Jesus and ourselves.  

Matthew, a disciple and follower of Jesus, wrote a Gospel to help us understand that Jesus is the Christ, the fulfillment of God’s promise to send a Messiah and King. He begins his account with a genealogy, different than any of the other Gospel writers. Let’s dig in today to understand why.

We begin a new series entitled Fulfilled, a study through the Gospel of Matthew. To more fully appreciate what we read in Matthew, we will look back through some aspects of the story of God's people, and see how those chapters relate not only to Matthew, but to our lives as well.

We begin a new series entitled Fulfilled, a study through the Gospel of Matthew. To more fully appreciate what we read in Matthew, we will look back through some aspects of the story of God's people, and see how those chapters relate not only to Matthew, but to our lives as well.

In our eighty-five history, Calvary Church has always sought to keep a priority on involvement in global missions. As we pursue life in Christ, what are ways to carry out the present challenge of reaching an ever-changing world while also carrying out our ministry locally? Today, we will look at three ways that Scripture encourages us to meet that challenge.