John had one simple yet profound message. “Repent!” Many responded and then demonstrated their repentance by confessing their sins and having John baptize them.
Category Archives: Matthew
Proper fear | Matthew 2:19-23
There are times that God will use our natural instincts to direct our steps. But the foundation needs to built upon Proverbs 3:5-6
Evil Herod | Matthew 2:16-18
We’ve been pointing to this event. Herod’s character leads him to unbridled rage that he had been tricked, that his throne would be in jeopardy.
Escape to Egypt | Matthew 2:13-15
And as in the first time, Joseph listened and obeyed immediately. This man has the character of his great ancestor Abraham (Genesis 17:23 – 27)
The baby King | Matthew 2:7-12
But the worship was not for the star. They came to see the infant King which the star led them to. All their gifts were for Him.
Threat assessment | Matthew 2:3-6
So Herod gathers together all the religious leaders of Judaism to get the skinny on this new threat. He asks if there is any truth to this.
Went to worship | Matthew 2:1-2
They came from the East (possibly China) where they saw a special star. They realized that the star indicated a King was born. They went to worship.
God with us | Matthew 1:22-25
Immanuel. God is with us. God is with you! You don’t need to feel it. It’s true regardless of feelings. Believe and trust.
Jesus, Savior from sins | Matthew 1:20-21
The main point of these verses, however, is to communicate to Joseph (and to us) that the child’s name is Jesus, the Lord of salvation.
Virgin birth | Matthew 1:18-19
One of the most amazing miracles in the Bible is the virgin birth of Jesus, the Messiah, whom we have just been introduced to by Matthew.