In Matthew 24, Mark 13 & Luke 21, Jesus engages in a series of earth-shattering statements about the impending  destruction of the Jerusalem temple and the signs of the end times.

This material has become known as the Olivet Discourse and throughout the years many have sought to unpack this explosive section of teaching.

This 8-part series is a thorough exposition of this controversial passage of Scripture!

Part 1 begins by providing the appropriate background to understanding this important teaching of Jesus.

Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” Matthew 24:1-2 (NIV)

When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

“He took up our infirmities
    and bore our diseases.”

Matthew 8:16-17 (NIV)

Join us for today's teaching episode from Parkside Thursdays, where we explore a selection of Jesus' miracles including Jesus Calming the Storm, Healing the Paralysed Man and the Raising of a Dead Girl and Healing of the Bleeding Woman from Matthew 8 & 9.

When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

“He took up our infirmities
    and bore our diseases.”

Matthew 8:16-17 (NIV)

Join us for today's teaching episode from Parkside Thursdays, where we explore a selection of Jesus' miracles including the Healing of the Man with Leprosy and Jesus Calming the Storm from Matthew 8

"You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’  But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment." Matthew 5:21-22 (NIV)

Join us for this extract from Parkside Thursdays as we look at Jesus' very challenging teaching on murder.

Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues...Matthew 4:23

Why did Jesus go around calling disciples? How did his audience understand his authority as a teacher? 

Check out this teaching snippet from Parkside Thursdays as we continue to explore the Gospel According to Matthew.

As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen.  “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4:18-20 (NIV)

Why did Jesus go around calling disciples? How would people in Jesus' day have understood this particular aspect of his mission. Check out today's snippet from Parkside Thursdays, as we look at these questions.

 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him.  And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:16-17 (NIV)

Check out this week's teaching material from Parkside Thursdays, as we examine closely the baptism of Jesus and how  it represented Jesus' ordination.

Also, check out Part 1 of this particular episode on: Why Did Jesus Get Baptised. Available on:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3u3LrdPvBaozCcHNYwVryT

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-did-jesus-get-baptised/id1547706103?i=1000505210830

Join us for a snippet of teaching from Parkside Thursday, as we continue to unpack the powerful teaching out of the Sermon on the Mount.

“Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. Matthew 6:1 (NIV)

Check out today's recording from Parkside Thursdays, as we continue to explore the Sermon on the Mount.

All this took place to fulfil what the Lord had said through the prophet: “The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” Matthew 1:22-23 (NIV)

The virgin birth is one of the most powerful miracles/signs given to solidify the Messiahship of Jesus. But how did the earliest Christians understand the virgin birth? Well in Matthew's framework, it can be explained by an enigmatic prophecy found in Isaiah 7:14.

Check out this week's episode as we explore this rich prophecy in greater detail.