WEEK 3

Matthew 11 // Jesus fulfills the Messiah requirements of Isaiah 35:5-6, 61:1, healing the sick and preaching the good news. Jesus is the One, the Messiah, the Son of God, who is gentle and humble in hear, who gives us rest for our weary souls.

Matthew 12 // Jesus breaks the ‘rules’ but proclaims he is the ‘Lord of the sabbath’. He’s also accused of healing and driving out demons in the name of satan, yet a kingdom can’t be divided among itself. Either you’re good or bad. Good produces good.

Matthew 13 // Jesus speaks in parables about the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom of heaven is like good soil, good seed, a mustard seed, yeast, treasure, a pearl, and a fishing net. A disciple hears, listens, and follows with obedience in the kingdom.

Matthew 14 // John the baptist is beheaded. Upon hearing this, Jesus wants to be alone, but has compassion on the crowds and miraculously feed them. Then he gets his solitude to pray. Peter walks on water. Jesus has compassion. Do I?

Matthew 15 // Jesus isn’t about tradition, but about serving God. It’s not what enters the body, but what comes from the heart that’s evil. Another story of a woman with great faith & Jesus continues to have compassion on people, healing & feeding multitudes.