| By Andy Moyle | 1 min 29 secs | 0 Comments
John the Baptist’s death is the opener for the second half of the book of Matthew and is significant. It’s parallel to the death of under 2’s in Bethlehem at the start of the Gospel. It’s pointing forward to Jesus’ death. It may also have helped the original readers many of whom were martyred too. […]
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Why did Jesus teach with parables, because people love stories. 1) Jesus had moved from the synagogue to seashore v1 – the establishments were against Him, so he teaches the common people. 2) They are an instrument of revelation v35 for those who are called to see v11,16-17. They bring light to those who look […]
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Barn Dance and Hog Roast It’s time to get those dancing shoes on! We are hosting a barn dance and hog roast to celebrate outgrowing Gaywood Primary School. It’s on Sat 22nd Feb 7pm-10.30pm at Gaywood Primary School on Field Lane, Kings Lynn. Bishy Barnabeat will be playing live and doing the calling – we’ve […]
| By Andy Moyle | 1 min 15 secs | 0 Comments
Jesus is coming increasingly into conflict with the Jewish leaders who are legalists at heart. 1) The disciples pick some grain on the Sabbath. Part of the rest for the weary and the light and easy yoke is the chillout times between ministry encounters – they are walking along picking some corn, not rushing to […]
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John the Baptist was in prison and struggling, I imagine, to see whether he really had “prepared the way for the Lord”. He asks if Jesus really is the One. Jesus’ reply indicated that his ministry thus far (the cross and resurrection will really trump all) is to be judged by the healings The blind […]
| By Andy Moyle | 1 min 17 secs | 0 Comments
Chapter 10 tells us the historical mission of the twelve disciples, but also helps us to understand our mission too. “Preach this message ‘the kingdom of Heaven is near’. Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” The mission is urgent and costly […]
| By Andy Moyle | 1 min 36 secs | 0 Comments
So far Matthew has shown Jesus’ power of nature and the demonic, now he shows His power to forgive sins. It’s another healing, to the Jews people couldn’t be healed until forgiven. Jesus takes upon himself only what God can do – forgive sins. That brings a charge of blasphemy. Matthew is stressing Jesus’ authority […]
| By Andy Moyle | 2 mins 13 secs | 0 Comments
Chapter 8 starts a new section of Matthew – the sermon on the mount is finished and it’s now working up to the calling, commissioning and sending out of the disciples in ch 10. Here we are looking at three healings. Jesus has authority not just to preach but to heal too. v1-4 a Jew […]
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Jesus continues to punch hard and fast in the Sermon on the Mount. Christianity is not for wimps! 1) Don’t judge others or you will be judged the same way. Pointing out others faults is often being picky while ignoring your own glaring foibles. 2) Ask,seek, knock the good gifts from God. Be persistent calling […]