Matthew 15 – New Testament in a Year

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What kind of worship does God want? God’s word, not human tradition is the basis of authentic worship. The Pharisees were upset that Jesus and the disciples were not washing their hands before eating. The Pharisees had added a whole lot of traditions and additions to the law to protect it. They’d made them of […]

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Matthew 14 – New Testament in a Year

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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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Parables Matthew 13 New Testament in a Year

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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

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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 […]

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Matthew 12 – New Testament in a year

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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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Matthew 10 – New Testament in a year

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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 […]

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Matthews 9 – New Testament in a year

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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 […]

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