Part 23 of the series in matthew's Gospel. Jesus is the Servant Isaiah prophesied about and the fulfilment of the pattern set by Solomon and Jonah. Will we reject him and speak evil against him, so facing judgement, or will we accept him and so become part of his new family?

Part 22 of the series in Matthew's Gopsel. Jesus said he is Lord of the Sabbath and showed it - what was he saying to first century Pharisees and what is he saying to us today?

Part 21 of the series in Matthew's Gospel. Jesus' famous invitation to come to him and find rest in the context of his prayer and explanation of his relationship with the Father.

Part 20 of the series in Matthew's Gospel. Jesus reassures and praises John the Baptist but pronounces woe on cities in Galilee that have rejected his miracles and message.

Part 19 of the series in Matthew's Gospel. Jesus appoints twelve apostles and sends them out on a mission to Israel with (limited) lessons for their later (and now our) mission to the world.

Part 18 of the series in Matthew's Gospel. Jesus shows the pattern of his kingdom and our mission, then calls us to pray and respond.

Part 17 of the series in Matthew's Gospel. Jesus reveals himself to be he physican for sinners and the bridegroom of God's people who has come to bring new wine and new wineskins.

Part 16 of the series in Matthew's Gospel. Six accounts of miracles showing Jesus' authority surrounding a challenge to respond to his call.

Part 15 of the series in Matthew's Gospel. As the 'Sermon on the Mount' draws to a close, Jesus chalelnges us with a series of images to decide which way we will live and whether we will build our lives on the only sure foundation - him and his words.

Part 14 of the series in Matthew's Gospel. How do I relate to others? Jesus calls us to a high standard (a narrow way) and promises our Father will give what we need to walk it if we ask him.