Easter 2026

Easter 2026

Matthew 12:15-37 | The Servant King

Intro: A one-sided view of Jesus

1. The Servant King (v.15-21)

2. The Conquering King (v.22-29)

3. The Forgiving and Judging King (v.30-37)

Conclusion: Get the full picture

Matthew 12:1-14 | The Lord of the Sabbath

Introduction: Regime change

1. The Pharisees and the laws of the Sabbath
2. Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath
3. You, and the rest of the Sabbath

Matthew 11:25-30 | Come to Me

Intro: Rest

1. The Father reveals himself to the humble
2. The Father reveals himself through Jesus
3. Therefore, come to Jesus

Matthew 11:7-24 | The Right Response

Intro: “They will be indifferent towards you because of me”

Why do so many people fail to respond rightly to Jesus?

1. Because they fail to comprehend the evidence (v.7-15)

2. Because they want Jesus to play by their rules (v.16-19)

3. Because they underestimate God’s judgment (v.20-24)

Intro: What were you expecting?

The Unexpected King

• John’s expectation
• Jesus’ Reality

Matthew 10:34-42 | Jesus Divides

Intro: A Question of allegiance

1. Jesus Divides
2. Because Jesus demands

      a. New loves

      b. New loyalties

      c. New life

Matthew 10:16-33 | Sheep Among Wolves

Intro: Why is this so hard?

1. The Reality of Costly Discipleship (v.16-25)

We should expect this to be hard (16)

  We should expect religious resistance (17-20)

  We should expect relational rejection (21-23)

  We should expect to be treated like Jesus was (24-25)

2. The Resources for Courageous Discipleship (v.26-33)

  Knowing that judgment will come (26-27)

  Knowing whose opinion really matters (28)

  Knowing our Father cares (29-31)

  Knowing our reward (32-33)

Matthew 9:35-10:15 | The Mission of the King

Intro: What is your mission?

1. What is Jesus’ mission?
2. What motivates Jesus’ mission?
3. Who carries out Jesus’ mission?