Jesus is the narrow gate…the only way to the Father; the only way into the realities of the Kingdom of God. The wide gate is any other way. This would seem obvious that Jesus is certainly referring to the world, but He is also referring to the religious system of the Pharisees. Their system of observing the laws of the Mosaic Covenant are included in the “wide way” Jesus is condemning. 

This episodes revisits some of the things we have previously discussed in episode thirty seven.

The nature of God’s power is revealed in the helplessness of Jesus on the cross. God’s power is not revealed by being more violent than violent empires, but through absorbing the violence of the world into Christ’s body and by transforming it into pardon and liberation. Whatever image or picture of power we once believed about God should looks like the LAMB slain.

What are your thoughts on Halloween? Are you an autumnal scrooge or do you encourage people to come to your door? There's more history to this day than you may know so before your lock your doors for the evening take a few minutes and listen to this episode.

Jesus fulfilled the law, and in doing so, also finished it. The "until" mentioned in Matthew 5 has been fully accomplished in and through the life and ministry of Jesus. We are free from the law!

In this episode Dr Hester shares a message from the archives that he ministered at California Worship Center. This message shares a profound shift in our perspective concerning Who God has always been! God is a giver!

This episode speaks to the current events (10/23) of what is happening between Israel and Hamas. Where do we find the heart and nature of God in such horrific moments? Can the church broker peace between two warring parties or are we bringing our own god into the mix to exact vengeance?

The people we admire in Scripture may tell us more about ourselves than we think. Do we like people like David and Samson because they reflect the character and nature of God? Or could it be that the reveal more about our own character and nature. Listen now to find out more.

We are thrilled to share this two part conversation with you between Dr Matthew Hester and Bishop Carlos Garcia. In this episode they talk about judging according to righteousness, enemies of God, unity of the family of God, and much more...

We are thrilled to share this two part conversation with you between Dr Matthew Hester and Bishop Carlos Garcia. In this episode they talk about the challenges and opportunities of the church, the love of God, being the family of God and more...

Jesus is often times described as a lamb in the Scriptures. Is this the image that emerge when we think of the power and might of God? Does Jesus truly rule the world as a slain lamb? Let's talk about it in this episode.