Matthew’s gospel shows us Jesus Christ: the greatest human who ever lived, with radically good teaching, who brings us the most astonishing salvation and an utterly new life.
The purpose of this book is to convince Jews that Jesus is their promised Messiah who brings salvation, and to convince Gentiles that they can share in this salvation. Then it is for these new people of God (the Church) to know from Jesus’ teaching what it looks like to be Jesus’ disciple-making-disciples, and to be comforted by Jesus’ promises that He is with us, in spite of the opposition we’ll face for Him.
Listen as we unpack Matthew’s Gospel and discover Jesus as Teacher, Saviour & King.
If Jesus' resurrection is true, what difference does it make? It proves he is the Lord with absolute power, who uses his power for good, especially the good of being…
What are the signs around Jesus' crucifixion that make his death the most significant in history? You'll respond in one of three ways.
What Jesus is thinking about in the final hours before his death give us an insight into the enormity of what he faced at the cross for us.
The last meal that Jesus ate on earth is the most significant meal in all of history. What's this meal about? And why is it so important to this day?
Someone who knows king Jesus, and so shows that by how they live, and especially by how they love the king’s family.
Knowing the future has a profound effect on how we live now. What does Jesus say about it? It’s complicated but profoundly life changing.
If there's one thing Jesus and the average Aussie has in common it's hatred towards the hypocrite! Learn why Jesus gets so fired up about religious hypocrisy.
The most important questions in life are not the ones we come up with but the ones Jesus asks us. Here (in 22:41-46) Jesus asks us who is the Lord…
Jesus demonstrates he is the Messiah with his extraordinary wisdom! What does he have to say about our attitude toward government?
When we invest we expect a return - God invests in his people and is looking for a harvest in return but what will he find?
Who is Jesus & therefore, what’s the right response to him? Jesus is God the saving-King so the right response is to trust, obey, worship him. We can bear this…
God uses his power to serve us so that we can do the same – use your power to serve others not to seek for yourself.
God is so exceedingly generous it creates another problem for us. How should we respond to the overwhelming generosity of God?
Who wouldn't want eternal life if it was on offer? Jesus' promises it but say it's impoosible for the wealthy to get it. What is it about our money that…
We're all hurt by others at times and all hurt others at times. How does Jesus want us to handle hurts? He calls us to win our brothers & sisters…
Last Sunday we saw what true faith looks like... But what does living a life of this faith look like? What do we have to do to enter Jesus' Kingdom?…
How do we make sense of the Christian life being so hard? As a disciple, God says we're conquerors in Christ, seated in the heavenly realms with him yet I…
Jesus is literally unique as he is the Son of God, to be listened to above all others, who makes criminals into sons & daughters of God - he gives…
The historical events of Good Friday provide the certain hope we need in uncertain times. This hope comes at great cost to Jesus and will cost you too. Will you…
Passage:
Psalm 62:1-8, Matthew 16:21-27
The most important question of all time is 'Who is Jesus?' If the biographies of Jesus give such a clear answer why do so many get Jesus wrong?
Jesus is the King of not just the Jews, but the whole world! Anyone can come to faith in him - his compassion overflows to all people.
Human traditions can't make us right with God. In fact, they insult God & are completely ineffective at cleaning human hearts. Only God can clean our hearts from the inside.
Jesus's feeding miracles and walking on water are more than just party tricks, they point to something profound about his identity as the most compassionate King imaginable. Will you come…
Good leaders are hard to find. We know what we want in a leader but so often we're let down. What do we learn about true leadership from Jesus and…
Passage:
Matthew 13:53-14:12, 2 Timothy 3:1-6, 10-17
Gathering:
Salt Church
How you listen to Jesus matters. Only some will hear and understand what Jesus says - and for those who do will discover God's Kingdom it's worth more than anything.
It matters who you think Jesus is, because misunderstanding Jesus puts you in danger of being against him & being unforgiven forever. But understanding Jesus frees you from Satan’s rule…
What Jesus say to us about work and rest is supremely good but It offends the religious and is still counter cultural to this day.
Jesus does things that no one else can do. He teaches like no one else. He heals and casts out demons. He has power of the wind and the waves.…
We live in a world that prizes itself on zero judgement, is that what Jesus means when he says 'Do not judge'?
Jesus says not to worry but surely it's not that easy. What's the secret to living in an anxious world?
Jesus says the key to living a righteous life is all about your eyesight. Do you see the world the way Jesus does?
How can imperfect mediocre people become perfect? Through 3 things Jesus gives.
Jesus is the Son of God, the light in the darkness and we are that darkness. But Jesus calls us to a transformed identity, no longer living as darkness (for…
John the Baptist announces something massive for our world but we might miss it unless we take a good look at what God has promised before Jesus. Will you be…
Is Jesus who you think he is? Believe it or not Christmas is a time for lying. People say they like presents they really don’t but are they the only…
Is Jesus who you think he is? Getting Jesus right is the key to happiness - he is the flawless king who brings international happiness and he's here for flawed…