Good and EvilIf one rejects the convictions of the Holy Spirit, he cannot be forgiven. The evil Jewish leadership was incapable of seeing that Christ was good; nor could they see that He fulfilled the signs of prophecy.

As we draw nearer to the second coming of Christ, we are to expect a great apostasy, as deceiving spirits from the kingdom of darkness war against the kingdom of heaven. 

Who’s Leading?Through influence of the religious leaders Israel is led into ignorance of righteousness. But Jesus who is Lord of the Sabbath heals the multitude on the Sabbath and leads the Gentiles through the door of salvation.

In Hebrews 3 we find encouragement and exhortation related to the greatness of Jesus Christ - the Great Apostle and our Great High Priest - who is greater than Moses.

Substance or Shadow?In Matthew chapter 12 we begin to see the rejection of the Messiah. The Jewish leadership forfeits the substance of Christ who is our rest. Instead they chose the shadow of rest through following manmade rules.

Rebuke or Rest?Jesus rebukes the cities who will not repent. They have rejected the works of God who was living in their midst. The Lord in His sovereignty reveals His truth to the meek and there is rest for all who come to Him.

The Kingdom RejectedFrom the beginning of John’s ministry, the priest Annas brought violence to the kingdom.  And the Jews were unable to receive John’s message as those who are not wise cannot be satisfied. Join us as we continue our study in Matthew 11. 

Being Disappointed With GodWhile John the Baptist was doubting and suffering in prison, Jesus considers John to be the greatest of all men. Knowing the heart of God keeps us from disillusionment and deconstruction. 

The  Sword of the GospelJesus exhorts His disciples to impart the gospel message to all people. Being confident in the value God has place upon us , we devote ourselves wholly to this calling. We do not spread the gospel through violence, but the gospel itself is a sword that brings devision between light and dark.

The Calling of an AmbassadorIn the commission of the twelve, Jesus gives instruction as to the expected behaviors of His ambassadors.  We are all called to spread the glorious message of reconciliation while being wise and harmless when opposition inevitably comes.