People from the capital and all around Israel went out to hear what John had to say and see what God was doing through him. People were broken by what they heard and saw. God was on the move, convicting people, showing them sin they needed to confess, areas that needed to change in their life, and they responded by saying, “Yes, that’s me. I need to change.

People from the capital and all around Israel went out to hear what John had to say and see what God was doing through him.People were broken by what they heard and saw. God was on the move, convicting people, showing them sin they needed to confess, areas that needed to change in their life, and they responded by saying “Yes, that’s me. I need to change. Matthew 4:12-25

What often happens after you make a declaration that you want to live for God? Things get hard. Your change, your choice, and your commitment is challenged. And that's what we see happen with Jesus this morning.

What often happens after you make a declaration that you want to live for God? Things get hard. Your change, your choice, and your commitment is challenged. And that’s what we see happen with Jesus this morning. Matthew 4:1-11

So far, on our journey through Matthew's gospel we have seen Jesus' family tree and heard the story of His rather unusual birth to a virgin mom and adopted dad. This morning, the story moves ahead almost 30 years and we find Jesus as a grown man about to begin His ministry.

So far, on our journey through Matthew’s gospel we have seen Jesus’ family tree and heard the story of His rather unusual birth to a virgin mom and adopted dad.This morning, the story moves ahead almost 30 years and we find Jesus as a grown man about to begin His ministry. Matthew 3:1-17

When Jesus is born, different people respond in different ways - which best represents you?

Matthew's life was turned upside down by Jesus, is it any wonder he would show us that Jesus' family tree was full of people you wouldn't expect?