This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus begins a series of seven parables which he uses to teach the crowds. Not only does he use the parables to teach, he explains to his disciples the reason why he uses these parables to teach the people. The first parable Jesus teaches deals with four responses to the message of the kingdom, represented by four different types of soil. Scripture text is Matthew 13:1-23.

Pastor Mike, along with one of our deacons, is currently engaged in mission planning with a local church in Vitoria, Brazil. Please pray their time will be fruitful as they learn about the church and community we will be serving. Dr. Gary Anderson brings the message from Scripture today in the Pastor's absence. Today's message speaks of King David from 1 Samuel 13.

This morning, as we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew, we see even more clearly the desperation of the Pharisees in their opposition to Jesus. There are clear principles, however, to be learned from their interaction. Scripture text is Matthew 12:38-50.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. The opposition of the Pharisees to the ministry of Jesus is escalating to the point at which they attribute his miracles and healing to the power of Satan. What are the implications of such a perspective? What is the connection with the condition of my heart and my observable speech and actions? Scripture text is Matthew 12:22-37.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. How did Jesus respond to opposition, specifically from the Pharisees? What did he say? What did he do? Scripture text is Matthew 12:9-21.