In this study, we explore a powerful biblical story that highlights the incredible impact of compassion and faith. Based on passages from Matthew 9, Mark 2, and Luke 5, we dive into the story of a paralyzed man whose friends go to extraordinary lengths to bring him to Jesus. Unable to reach Him through the crowd, they create an opening in the roof and lower their friend down, leading to a profound encounter where Jesus forgives his sins and heals him.

In today’s episode, we explore two profound events from Matthew 8: the calming of the storm and the healing of the demon-possessed men. Join us as we unravel how these stories offer deep insights into our faith journey and God’s unshakeable authority.

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*Pastor Ray Orozco

On quite a few occasions, people would approach Jesus and ask an array of questions. In every occurrence, He would respond with the exact answer that person needed to hear. In our passage of study today, there are a couple questions asked about what it takes to follow Jesus. His answer, which applies to each and every one of us, may sting, but it's what we need to hear. Following Jesus isn't easy, and in all things we must make Him first.

Throughout Jesus' ministry, He brings healing to many people. He uses those circumstances to point to the cross. Jesus did not miraculously heal people simply because He could. He did so to show us a couple things:

Guest Teacher: Pastor Kirk Overstreet

Scripture makes it crystal clear, our heart is deceitful and wicked. So why do we continue to do the things we ought not do?! God promised us a new heart, yet He leaves it up to us to take good care of what He’s given us. We must exercise our spiritual muscles while feeding on the perfect nutrition that satisfies our soul. Be strengthened in God’s word, and let your heart pump the way God intended…for His glory.

Guest Teacher: Pastor Terry Zech

Following the greatest sermon ever given, Jesus encounters a man with leprosy. A hopeless condition which if inflicted, causes one to have to be separated from everyone. This man was living in isolation and there was only one person who could set him free. This man understood his condition, and by faith approached Jesus to be healed.

Who sold you this land and told you it would be profitable? The views are breathtaking, but the value is worthless. Who told you that you can simply listen to God’s word, yet never act on it?

As Jesus continues to bring his sermon to a close, He speaks of 2 trees & 2 claims. As we follow Christ, we are to produce fruit that proves we belong to God's family. Yet there will be some false teachers who try and dissuade us from following Jesus by presenting a different gospel. We must bear in mind that what we claim, we must live according to the truth of God's word, and nothing else.

Jesus begins His conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount by providing a series of 2 choices we have when it comes to the Kingdom of God. The first of those is by which gate we enter. There are two choices, the easy way or the difficult way. Following Jesus is not easy. The road is narrow, but it leads to everlasting life for those who follow Him. The other way is easy and only leads to destruction. On the road of life, which gate are you going to choose?