In his final teaching in Matthew before going to the cross. Jesus points to the fact that faith is both a heart reality and an action reality as we care for the “least of these” in real and practical ways.

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The final parable Jesus speaks in Matthew uses first-century business practices to teach us how to live responsibly for the Kingdom of Heaven now.

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Using the backdrop of a Jewish wedding celebration, Jesus teaches about the importance of being ready for his some day return.

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In a parable that is unique to Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus shows us the heart of God who does not let human priority structures govern how he operates.

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In a very familiar account, we find Jesus, calling us to a life of dependency on Him, and in the process changing our value systems. There can be no obstacles to our commitment to following Jesus.

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Through a stunning parable, Jesus answers Peter’s question about forgiveness, and in so doing leaves all of us with many things to think about in our own lives.

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Jesus reminds us by a brief story and then some instructions, that a restoring community in which each one is valued best reflects the heart of God for his called out people, the Church.

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In Part 1 of a three part mini-series we discover some key characteristics that should be part of any gathering of Christ followers.

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