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The "Wait" - Jim Price Jul 28, 2019

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What does the Bible say about angels and dreams? What about radical trust, the fulfillment of prophesies, Matthew’s personal knowledge of the writings of the prophets, and embracing the place where you live. All this is in 11 verses in Matthew 2. Yet, the end of the chapter takes us to “The Waiting” years of Jesus. What can we learn from “The Wait?”

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Disturbed or Delighted: Expect the Unexpected Jul 21, 2019

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This week, as we start Matthew Chapter 2, we are in Jerusalem about two years after the birth of Jesus. Herod the Great is the Roman-supported, self-proclaimed King of the Jews and finds himself visited by Magi from the East looking for “one who has been born king of the Jews.”
As the story unfolds, Herod and the religious leaders of the day are disturbed as their power is threatened. Yet, the Magi are delighted as they worship and bring gifts to the King even though they likely do not begin to comprehend just Who it is they have traveled to see.
The theme of the reaction of the political and Jewish religious leaders as compared to the gentiles is already in play this early in the story of Jesus’ life. This same theme will play out throughout his life and death.
So many things about the life and teaching of Jesus, starting with His arrival, are not as we perhaps would have expected. As we continue through the Gospel of Matthew, it is imperative that we keep the eyes of our hearts open to working of God in and through Jesus. Somewhere along the line, probably in many places, we are likely to have our expectations challenged. Are we willing to hear what Jesus teaches and not just what we want Him to teach or what we always thought He meant?
If Jesus is the unexpected messiah, are we willing to expect the unexpected?
Are we willing to accept the unexpected?
Matthew knows that the life and teaching of Jesus will challenge its hearers…so Matthew is challenging his readers from the outset.

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Jesus: Son of God, Son of Man Jul 07, 2019

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We often believe a lie that says "Nobody understands me," but in fact, Jesus does! Because He is physically Mary's son, He is 100% human. Jesus is also legally Joseph's son, and as such, is the Heir of Abraham and David and is King of the Jews.
Fundamentally, however, Jesus is God's Son. He is the 100% divine King of Kings. He is the King of the Kingdom of Heaven and the fulfillment of scripture.
The name Jesus means "Yahweh is salvation," and the title given to Him, Immanuel, means “God with us." Both His common name and His title given here in Matthew 1 indicate two profound truths:

-Jesus specifies what He does--> “God saves”
-Immanuel specifies who He is -->“God with us”

We can not separate WHO Jesus was and WHAT Jesus Did.
We can not walk in salvation without walking in relationship.

We pray the same prayer as 13th-century English bishop Saint Richard of Chi-chester:
Thanks be to Thee, my Lord Jesus Christ
For all the benefits Thou hast given me,
For all the pains and insults Thou hast borne for me.
O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother,
May I know Thee more clearly,
Love Thee more dearly,
Follow Thee more nearly.

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The Genealogy of Jesus (4 of 4) : Jeconiah to Joseph Jun 30, 2019

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Join with us as we finish the generations of Jesus in Matthew chapter 1. What lessons are to be learned and what insights can we gain as we dig deep into the meanings of the names of the ancestors of Jesus!
What we learn from the genealogy of Jesus is that God was slow to anger with the ancestors of Jesus, giving many opportunities for people to repent of their sins. His judgment against unrighteousness was withheld for many generations. However, once judgment came, His mercy delivered them within 70 years.
We also learn that each generation had the opportunity to make their own choices, whether good or evil. Every individual had to answer for their personal choices. The same is true in our day. I pray that we choose Jesus, because His ways and His thoughts are certainly greater than our own. We submit to His ways and His thoughts, we will discover our God given destiny.

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The Genealogy of Jesus (3 of 4) : Solomon to Jeconiah Jun 23, 2019

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This week Pastor Jim jumps back in to the study of the Genealogy of Jesus by digging deeper into the second set of fourteen generations.
Everyone has a God given destiny, regardless of the circumstances surrounding their birth. For some people, that destiny is spoken over them, affirmed, confirmed and blessed by parents and others. Others may not have been so fortunate. From the womb to their present age a great void has existed, with no one calling their destiny forth.
Is there hope for these persons? The answer is yes and the answer is found in the genealogy of Jesus.
Is it possible to know my destiny and miss it? Yes, it is possible and we will see that in the genealogy of Jesus.

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Joseph: A Dreamer with a Problem Jun 16, 2019

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Joseph was a righteous man, but His betrothed was found to be pregnant. He had to find a way to reconcile his righteousness with his compassion. Fortunately, Joseph was also a dreamer. This week, on Father's Day, we find the truths of this man's life to be impactful to all of us...fathers included.

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The Genealogy of Jesus (2 of 4) : Abraham to David Jun 09, 2019

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This week Pastor Jim continues the teaching on the genealogy of Jesus with an in depth study of the first fourteen generations listed by Matthew.

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The Genealogy of Jesus (1 of 4) Jun 02, 2019

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This week we dive further into the book of Matthew as Jim Price begins teaching on the genealogy of Jesus. We discover the significance to Matthew's starting his gospel in this manner.

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Introduction to Matthew and Matthew 1:1 May 26, 2019

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This week we introduce the Gospel of Matthew by providing necessary background information that will set the context for and inform our discussion of Matthew. Additionally, we start into the actual text of Matthew's gospel by exploring the true meaning of Matthew 1:1.

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Matthew Series: Life & Teaching of Jesus Introduction May 19, 2019

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Dr. Casey Moss -- Today, we start our new teaching series Matthew: Life & Teaching of Jesus. We will look at the reality of the power of the Gospel in our lives. We are also very excited to be introducing some tangible resources that will go along with this series on the Gospel of Matthew. Be sure to check out our website where you can download a digital version of the "Matthew Series Binder."

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