Jesus in His final hours teaches us how to worship, receive communion, pray, and be brave. MATTHEW 26:1-75 Jesus Predicts the Cross Again 1 When Jesus had finished saying all these things, he said to his disciples, 2 “As you know, the Passover is two days away—and the Son of Man will be handed over to…

Jesus tells his disciples three powerful parables that teach us how to be ready for His return! MATTHEW 25:1-46 The Parable of the Ten Virgins 1 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish…

Keep watch for Jesus’ return and don’t be fooled into thinking that He is not coming back- otherwise you will find out the hard way, just like the people in Noah’s generation. MATTHEW 24:36-51 36 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only…

Jesus taught us about the end so we would be ready for His second coming! MATTHEW 24:1-35 Signs of the End 1 Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came up to him to call his attention to its buildings. 2 “Do you see all these things?” he asked. “Truly I…

Jesus gave a strong rebuke to the religious Jewish leaders of His day reminding us that a genuine relationship with God, which is built on faith and obedience, is all that matters. MATTHEW 23:1-39 A Warning Against Hypocrisy 1 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law…

Jesus reminds the Jews of the importance of marriage, explains how love is the greatest commandment, and goes deep to show that He is the Lord of David and all creation. MATTHEW 22:23-46 Question About the Resurrection  23 That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to him with a question.…

Jesus teaches us how the New Covenant will be a place for all nations and that we are to give back to God all that belongs to Him! MATTHEW 22:1-22 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet 1 Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who…

 Just as God judged Israel through Jesus’ ministry, He too will judge the church through biblical preaching. Whoever accepts His correction will be blessed in the Kingdom of God and whoever rejects it will be destroyed! MATTHEW 21:18-46 Jesus Curses the Fig Tree 18 Early in the morning, as Jesus was on his way…

?? Jesus is a humble King that desires to rule over us. On one hand, He gives us time and space to decide for ourselves if we want to be in His Kingdom. On the other hand, His Kingdom is coming forcibly upon the earth and all those who reject it will suffer the consequences.…