Jesus’ purpose in Jerusalem did not meet anyone’s expectations or demands, so within just a matter of days the very voices that praised him fell silent and the ones shaken by his arrival called for his execution. What is our response to his arrival, presence, and self-revelation in our own lives?
Speaker: Sean Scribner
Series: Upside Down Kingdom
Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11
A Messiah from Nazareth would be nothing less than a national embarrassment to his people. But Matthew is not embarrassed about it at all. He wants us to see this clearly. Jesus didn’t come from where anyone expected him to come. He didn’t come in the way anyone expected him to come. He may not be the messiah that we want, but he is the messiah that we need.
Speaker: Sean Scribner
Series: Treasures
Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23
Despite the tragedy we see in the world around us, we can be certain that God is at work to bring renewal and restoration. That work is always centered on his Son, Jesus Christ, who is the faithful deliverer that leads his people into the deep, covenantal love of the Father; whose sonship is both the means and the very essence of our own salvation.
Speaker: Sean Scribner
Series: Treasures
Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18.
The wise men didn’t see it all, but they saw enough. While everyone else was “deeply disturbed” by the news of the messiah’s birth, the wise men seek him, rejoice upon finding him, worship him, and offer him their treasures.
Speaker: Sean Scribner
Series: Treasures
Scripture: Matthew 2:9-12
The arrival of the Messiah resulted in the formation of two camps: one full of praise and welcome, the other full of hatred and opposition. You and I have the opportunity to pick which camp we belong to, but choose wisely! Though receiving Jesus is risky and at time uncomfortable and requires you to surrender everything to him, the journey to him and his kingdom is worth it!
Speaker: Sean Scribner
Series: Treasures
Scripture: Matthew 2:3-8
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