Emmanuel
Grace Community Church of Ramona Podcast
God’s Desire All Along
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Who's Coming With?
Grace Community Church of Ramona Podcast
It is far better to follow me to Jerusalem even if it costs you your life and wealth because the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done. Truly, I say to you, there are some standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in his kingdom.
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Not Just Another Prophet
Grace Community Church of Ramona Podcast
Who do the crowds think Jesus Is? Who do the disciples think Jesus is?
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Never Read A Bible Verse
Grace Community Church of Ramona Podcast
Jesus warns His disciples to not fall prey to the false teachings of the Scribes and Pharisees. You need to watch and beware of those who twist the scriptures!
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Jesus Is the Messiah of the Jews
Grace Community Church of Ramona Podcast
Jesus of Nazareth is the Messiah promised to the Jewish nation of Israel. We gentile believers are eternally grateful Yahweh included us in the spiritual blessings of His New Covenant with Israel.
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Clean Hands, Filthy Hearts
Grace Community Church of Ramona Podcast
The Scribes and Pharisees use the tradition of the elders to justify breaking Yahweh’s command to honor fathers and mothers. In addition, they horribly dishonor Yahweh by using Him as the reason for their transgression when, in fact, they are serving themselves.
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Lessons For The Learners
Grace Community Church of Ramona Podcast
Jesus will train those who follow him, despite their limited understanding and their doubts.
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Jesus: Contempt and Confusion
Grace Community Church of Ramona Podcast
They were the evidence given when John the Baptizer doubted. They forced the Pharisees to accept or reject his claims. So, how would his “home crowd” respond? How will Herod, who has only heard of him, respond?
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Training The Disciples
Grace Community Church of Ramona Podcast
Jesus has been rejected by the nation of Israel. His offer of the Messianic Kingdom has been withdrawn from that generation. Through the following parables Jesus reveals the nature of the interim Kingdom. He is preparing His disciples for their role in interim Kingdom.
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No More Signs But One
Grace Community Church of Ramona Podcast
The sign of Jonah is the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth after three days in the grave! The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate sign and proof that Jesus is the promised Messiah-King. But as Matthew will report, even the ultimate sign of the resurrection of Jesus will be rejected by the scribes and Pharisees.
info_outlineMatthew interprets Jesus’ withdrawal as the fulfillment of Isaiah 42:1-4 which emphasizes that Messiah’s ministry will be Holy Spirit empowered, non-combative, expanded to include Gentiles and ultimately successful.