Pastor Michael Belch teaches from Matthew 9:35-38.

Matthew 9:35-38 Right Response Staff
Pastor Michael Belch teaches from Matthew 9:35-38.
Immediately after his baptism, Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness. This was to demonstrate that Christ is the True Israel of God (Israel wandered faithlessly in the wilderness for 40 years with constant provision/Jesus wandered faithfully in the wilderness for 40 days without any provision).
“It is my firm belief that the number of the saved will be far greater than that of the damned. It is written that in all things Jesus shall have the pre-eminence. And why is this to be left out? Can we think that Satan will have more followers than Jesus? Oh, no! For while it is written that the …
“We have here an exposition of the seventh commandment, given us by the same hand that made the law, and therefore was fittest to be the interpreter of it… The command is here laid down ‘Thou shalt not commit adultery;’ which includes a prohibition of all other acts of uncleanness, and the desire of them: but the Pharisees, in their …
“[The first disciples Jesus chose] were men that were accustomed to hardships and hazards; the fisher’s trade, more than any other, is laborious and perilous; fishermen must be often wet and cold; they must watch, and wait, and toil, and be often in perils by waters. Note, those who have learned to bear hardships, and run hazards, are best prepared …
Each of us has a “house” to build, and that house represents not only our peace and joy in this life, but also our hope for heaven. As the Scripture commands, we must be diligent to make our calling and election sure. Yes, we want to be as successful as we can in this life in, pushing forward the crown …