Dr. Mike McCormick

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Chapter 21 begins the final 8 chapters of Matthew which describe the final 8 days of Jesus' earthly life and ministry. He will enter Jerusalem, cleanse the temple, institute the Last Supper, be falsely accused and arrested, suffer a tortuous beating, and then, finally, be crucified for the sin of the world. Three days later, He will be raised victoriously to demonstrate His mastery over death, hell, and the grave. Scripture text is Matthew 21:1-22.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus tells his disciples, for the fourth time in this gospel, of his impending passion. He tells them how he will be betrayed into the hands of the Gentiles to be crucified. Jesus then teaches the disciples a very important life lesson about servant leadership within the kingdom of God. Finally, Jesus heals two blind men along the road, demonstrating his compassion and power. Scripture text today is Matthew 20:17-34.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus continues teaching his disciples about salvation after his encounter with the rich young ruler. In today's passage Jesus uses a parable to explain how good and generous God is in his gracious dealings with mankind. Scripture text is Matthew 20:1-16.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Today Jesus welcomes the little children to himself, encounters a wealthy young ruler, and clarifies what rewards are involved with sacrificing all you have in order to follow Jesus. Scripture text is Matthew 19:13-30.

Today we continue our study verse by verse through Matthew's gospel. Jesus has taught us about discipline and restoration. He followed that up with an in depth lesson on forgiveness. It is within this context that Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce. Scripture text is Matthew 19:1-12.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through Matthew's gospel. After a serious lesson about discipline and restoration, Jesus teaches his disciples a much needed lesson about forgiveness. Despite our best efforts, forgiveness continues to be a principle that is very difficult to practice. Scripture text is Matthew 18:21-35.

On this first Sunday morning of 2024 we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Few, if any, people enjoy being confronted with their sinfulness. This process of discipline, however, is a necessary component of life in the family of God. With restoration always as the ultimate goal, church discipline can and should be a profound demonstration of love and compassion within the family of believers. Scripture text is Matthew 18:15-20.

On this last Sunday morning of 2023, we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. How does one enter the kingdom of heaven? How does one enter into the community of believers in Jesus? After you join the community, how do you function within that context? Scripture text is Matthew 18:1-14.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus demonstrates once again the necessity and importance of faith. He tells his disciples for the second time about his unavoidable death and resurrection. Finally, Jesus models a way of treating others that prioritizes salvation above offense. Scripture text is Matthew 17:14-27.

This morning we continue our study verse by verse through the gospel of Matthew. Jesus has just foretold his death and resurrection to his disciples for the first of four times in this gospel. Six days later He takes Peter, James, and John up on a mountain for them to witness what Scripture calls "the transfiguration." What is the significance of this event for believers today? Scripture text is Matthew 17:1-13.