Matthew 12:9-21

Pastor Willie Behrends

Hypocrisy is dangerous because it can hide corruption behind a mask of righteousness. Today we’ll witness an encounter between Jesus and the Pharisees that exposes their hypocrisy.

Here’s how hypocrisy plays out, and Jesus’ response…

I – A __________________ on the Sabbath! (9-10)

II – Their __________________________ is exposed!” (11-13)

III – The Fallout: _____________ -vs- _________________! (14-21)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “Do my _________________ keep me from helping someone?”

2. “In what area(s) of my life am I a ________________________?”

3. “How can I be ___________ when facing __________________?”

NEXT WEEK: God’s Call for Unity! John 17

Matthew 11 : 20 - 30

Pastor Willie Behrends

Today Jesus speaks of those who have rejected Him as Messiah, in spite of the miracles. He also comforts those who have given up everything to follow Him. Which one are you?

In today’s passage, Jesus gives us the bad news first…

I – The Bad News: “____________ to you!” (20-25)

II – The Good News: “_____________ things are revealed!” (25-27)

III – OUR Good News: “__________ for the ____________! (28-30)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “Am I ____________________________ Jesus?”

2. “How do I _____________________ the Father (God)?”

3. “Am I ____________________ to Jesus?”

NEXT WEEK: Jesus is Lord of The Sabbath! Matthew 12 : 1 - 8

Matthew 11 : 1-19

Pastor Willie Behrends

What happens when your faith gets challenged and you begin to doubt? Today we’ll see how Jesus responds to John’s doubts, which gives us insight on how He’ll respond to OUR doubts!

In today’s passage, Jesus makes three statements…

I – “I ______________________ John’s doubt!” (1-6)

II – “Let me ________ ________ about John!” (7-11)

III – “John’s __________________ won’t be pleased! (12-19)

Today’s ‘Take-Aways.’ Ask Yourself…

1. “What __________________ do I have?”

2. “What does __________________ say about me?”

3. “How do I _________________________ to my critics?”

NEXT WEEK: God’s Judgement and Gentleness! Matthew 11 : 20-30