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More Sermons from The Gospel of Matthew
They Will Not Believe Jesus Because They HATE Jesus
Once again, we see the spiritual blindness and hostility of the Pharisees. These religious men are so puffed up with their own righteousness that they would demand signs from the Son of God Himself. They cry, “Teacher, we wish to see a sign!”—as if Christ had not already healed the sick, cast out demons, raised the dead, and preached the …
Citizens of Christ’s Kingdom
Michael Belch preaches from Matthew 5:1-12.
Son Of David, Have Mercy On Me
Matthew 9:27-34 intentionally contains a theological irony: the physically blind recognize Jesus as Messiah, while the religious leaders in Israel remain spiritually blind. In other words, these blind men see more than the sighted. Specifically, they see Jesus as the promised King from David’s lineage (2 Samuel 7; Isaiah 11). “Son of David” was an explicit messianic title. Lastly, their …
Jews, Muslims, & Hindus Don’t Know God
All knowledge, power, and revelation are entrusted to Christ. Jesus is the sole Mediator. “No one knows the Father except the Son and those he chooses to reveal him to…” The knowledge of God is obtained solely through the Son, and outside of Christ, there is nothing but blindness. Furthermore,the text says, “to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.” …
“Do Not Judge”
We should not judge too quickly or without reason, especially when our judgment is based on jealousy or personal bias. We should also avoid assuming the worst or interpreting others’ words and actions in the least charitable light. Instead, our judgments must be made with mercy, and without any desire to do harm. Further, we must not judge someone’s character …