Matthew's Gospel

It's Everything… Because He's EverythingEVERYTHING in the life of Christ is worth everything or it's worth nothing. I'm believing Him — for He's worth everything and the only way to be safe with God.That [it] might be fulfilled Matthew 1:22 2:15, 2:17, 2:23, 3:15, 4:14, 5:17And because He's everything: The issue is not — Am I a sinner… but Am I a believer? For everyone is a sinner who inevitably sins regularly. Being a sinner is inescapable and unavoidable. Sinning is as natural as the next breath you take. The real issue comes down to this: Am I a believer?Doing wrong is a part of life in a fallen world. But believing wrong means being wrong. God has made it possible to deal with all the wrong we do by giving us His Son. His Son paid the ultimate price for the missed marks of doing wrong but nothing short of believing rightly about Him can deal with being wrong on everything. Doing wrong is the sin of missing the standards of God. Believing wrong is the sin of unbelief —and this sin misses the mark on God's Son and His witness…

The Dawn of A New DayMeaty Message to encourage, equip and empower believers to be bold for Jesus.We explore the root of Matthew 4 and the light of Isaiah's prophecies of a light dawning on a new day. We look into Isaiah 9 and 8 to build upon the truth of this light found in the Northern potions of Israel and see how Jesus applied the truths to Himself.Come join us…#nestingwithjesus #matthew #matthew4 #isaiah #isaiah9 #isaiah8 #1peter3 #thedawningofanewday #anewdaywasdawning #themorningstar #light #lightisrevealedtobereceived #gospel #lightrevealed #lightreceived #keepchasingthelight #revelation #hope #wait #fearoftheLord #unstableaswater #genesis49 #2kings17 #hebrews11 #hebrews4

They Who Sat in DarknessWe continue explore the roots and results of Matthew 4. Isaiah's prophetic vision and voice speaks of a great and glorious light that was to come to Galilee of the Gentiles. I'n this message we look into Isaiah 9 and build upon the truth — that this extraordinary light, found in the Northern potions of Israel is none other than Jesus. And all of this is the zeal of the Lord of host at work fulfilling the eternal purpose of God.Come join us…#nestingwithjesus #matthew #matthew4 #isaiah #isaiah9 #isaiah7 #isaiah6 #isaiah10 #unforgettableGodmoments #thezealoftheLord #isaiah9and6thru7 #thezealoftheLordofhost #passion #letHiszealfuelyourfire #spentforHisglory #thedawningofanewday #anewdaywasdawning #themorningstar #light #lightisrevealedtobereceived #gospel #keepchasingthelight #revelation #hope #wait #fearoftheLord #2kings17 #undone #unclean #galilee #nazareth #zeal #transforminghearts #righteousreign #HeshallbecalledWonderful #1peter2 #1corinthians16and22 #precious #treasure #fond #cornerstone #elect #chosen #wonderful #exclusivityofJesus #marvelous #psalm118 #blood #oxygen #acts20 love #isaiah42 #counselor #mighty #peace #isaiah32

God PromisedThe providential weaving of God's hand into the life story of Joseph and Mary and the Holdens and the faith family at Briggs Chapel.It started with a message, some bible study material, and a gift, some 15 years ago, given to the members of Briggs Chapel that blossomed into a providential work shared with you today. And it revolves around a promise Giver and Keeper. God promised a Son God promised a Savior God promised a Salvation God promised a Shepherd and KingTelling Our Story — ChristmasMy story... (Isaiah 9:6-7)He became a Wonder to me.My Counselor and I started seeking His advice.My Refuge, my Mighty God.My forever protector, My everlasting Father, who provides my every needful thing. Psalm 84; Romans 8My source and supreme peace, my Prince of Peace.A Testimony — What should we listen and look for while living on a mission for Jesus?Little by little I've expanded these marks from four to six.Six Marks — Distinguishing Marks of an Authentic WitnessSix MARKS of an Authentic Witness, as seen throughout the Newer Testament and specifically recognized in the testimony of Paul in Acts 26, Romans 2, and throughout the Scriptures. The testimony and teachings that support an authentic witness in the Bible are as follows: The evidence of His presence and witness in the life of His disciples. Their Testimonies are that:1. They REST on a CURRENT Lifestyle. They don't have to look back to what they did… but their witness rests upon a current lifestyle of faith. They love, believe, trust, joy, and celebrate the wonder of God in His Son. They do seek not sinless perfection of themselves but possess a single-minded priority to seek an

Unforgettable God MomentsWe explore the roots of Matthew 4 and the light of Isaiah's prophecies of a light that was to come to Galilee of the Gentiles. We look into Isaiah 6 - 10 to build upon the truth of this light found in the Northern potions of Israel and see how Jesus, through the zeal of the Lord of host, applied the truths to Himself.Come join us…#nestingwithjesus #matthew #matthew4 #isaiah #isaiah9 #isaiah8 #isaiah7 #isaiah6 #isaiah10 #unforgettableGodmoments #thezealoftheLord #isaiah9and6thru7 #thezealoftheLordofhost #fire #passion #letHiszealfuelyourfire #spentforHisglory #thedawningofanewday #anewdaywasdawning #themorningstar #light #lightisrevealedtobereceived #gospel #lightrevealed #lightreceived #keepchasingthelight #revelation #hope #wait #fearoftheLord #2kings17 #undone #unclean #galilee #nazareth #ahaz #uzziah #zeal #transforminghearts #righteousreign

Who Are We In This Scenario?We connect with one more than the other…I've been thinking about the different people mentioned in Matthew 2. Like Herod, the wisemen and the priest. The more I ponder them I we see several groups that relate to people in our day. We, one way or another, fall into one of these groups of people. In Matthew 2 we find Herod, the wise men, the people and the priests.Take a few minutes and consider each one and be honest with yourself and the Lord. May He speak and help you and those you love.#nestingwithjesus #matthew #matthew2 #matthew3 #herod #leaven #luke #gospel #lightrevealed #lightreceived #josephandmary #herodthegreat #magi #wisemen #people #priest #snub #stress #seek #standagainst #gentiles #howaboutyou #leaven #leavenofherod #howdowerespond #whoareweinthisscenario

What They Did with the Light…You can always count on God to send you the light needed… when you're operating in the light He's already given.Light that's revealed is revealed to be received — in faith and acted upon — in obedience.Take a minute and examine each of the following as they are spoken of in Matthew 1-3 and see how they replied to the light they were given. Some received the light they had but each step of faith and obedience led them to more light. But the light that was sneered and snubbed only led to more darkness.Some of the people to observe:Joseph and MaryHerodWise MenScribesPriestAngelsPeople of JerusalemJohn the BaptistYou'll relate to one or two more than the others.For a little extra help I shared to teachings on these thoughts… Light that's Revealed is Revealed to be Received Light that's Received is Received to be Revered Light that's Revered is Revered to be Reused Light that's Reused is Reused to be Repeated Light that's Repeated is Repeated to be Remembered Light that's Remembered is Remembered to be RELEASEDLight that's RELEASED IS RELEASED To Be REVEALEDYou can always count on God to send you the light you need, when you're operating in the light He's already given you.#nestingwithjesus #matthew1 #matthew2 #matthew3 #herod #leaven #luke #gospel #lightrevealed #lightreceived #josephandmary #herodthegreat #magi #wisemen #people #priest #snub #stress #seek #standagainst #gentiles #howaboutyou #leaven #leavenofherod #howdowerespond #whoareweinthisscenario

Distress is a DestroyerMatthew 8:17 "THAT it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Isaiah…"Matthew 1:22 "Now all this was done, THAT it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet..."Matthew 2:4 "FOR thus it is written by the prophet..."Matthew 2:15 "THAT it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet..."Matthew 2:23 "THAT it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets..."The joy of knowing what God has already said, and the delight of seeing it fulfilled. He's trustworthy!!!#nestingwithjesus #matthew #matthew8

Worth and Worthy to RepresentCan I share a few thoughts with you in regards to the catastrophic events that have been taking place around the world. First off, these things are hard, and even harder to swallow, without finding a bitter taste in our mouths, anger and outrage in our spirits, and a sickness in our stomachs. Secondly, they are new to us in many ways, but they're not new to this planet we dwell upon. They have been around a long time. Jesus warned us in Luke 21 and Matthew 24... and specifically in 21:34-36 that if we're not careful, we would be overwhelmed and weighed down by the trouble He mentioned in the previous verses (7-33). We can become so affected by the events and atmosphere of the times that we can get to the place that we'll be as useless as a drunkard on a terrible hangover. He was teaching them, and therefore, us, that if we're not cautious, we'll let the challenges we're confronted with consume our focus and attention and get so weighed down and burdened by it that it trips us up from being a servant of a King that can make a real and lasting difference.#nestingwithjesus #matthew #matthew24 #matthew24and36thru44 #lookingtoJesus #balanced #burdened #crossbearing #differencemakers #luke21 #luke21and34thru36 #notoverwhelmedbythetimes #overwhelmedbyJesus #overwhelmedbyHisgrace #loveandlead #seekingfirsttheKingandHisrighteousness #principalofpriority

No Gospel From You — No Gospel In YouWinning the Lost at His CostJesus said... "You're already GOING to work, and to the market place, and to your neighbors, and on vacations, and to the airport, and to the hunting camps, and to the fishing hole, and to school, and to the ball fields, and to the doctors, and to church and to family gatherings... so, AS YOU GO, make disciples of all the hostiles. Teach and demonstrate to all of them what I have taught and exemplified to you. You're already going, just go NOW with a different priority and perspective, purpose and plan, power and praise... for I'll be with you, to grace and guide you, when you're going is for Me. Yes, I'll be with you when they rejoice with you. I will be with you when they receive you. I will be with you when they reject you. I will be with you when they praise you. I will be with you when they persecute you. I will be with you when they deny you. I will be with you when they fire you. I will be with you when they accept you. I will be with you when they jail you. I will be with you when they bankrupt you. I will be with you when they kill you. I will be with you when they behead you... go for Me, and I will forever be with you, UNTIL the end of time." (Matthew 28:18-20)Glory... just tell them you can't help yourself, you've been graced and guided by Jesus. People will perish without Jesus. But don't let those that know you... slip through this life without hearing and seeing Jesus from you.#nestingwithjesus #matthew #matthew27 #matthew28 #boughtsoughtcaughtandtaught #alivinghope #luke1and74thru75 #luke24and44thru49 #redeemed #rescued #fromsomethingtosomething #imnotashamedofthegospel