Clean Hands, Filthy HeartsThe 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. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/39055660
Lessons For The LearnersJesus will train those who follow him, despite their limited understanding and their doubts. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/38973300
Jesus: Contempt and ConfusionThey 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? /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/38885730
Training The DisciplesJesus 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 His offer of the Messianic Kingdom has been withdrawn from that generation.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. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/38785655
No More Signs But OneThe 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. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/38637545
Pharisees Plot Jesus' MurderMatthew 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. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/38556295
Rejected!Jesus shifts from persuading the nation to liberating individuals from the bondage of Pharisaical Judaism in order that they may truly know God and experience His life of soul-rest (11:27-30). /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/38475610
Cognitive DissonanceThe campaign may have taken well over a year as the goal was to reach every town and village in all Israel. The Pharisees have begun a counter-campaign likely utilizing the network of synagogues to spread their lie. The lie: Jesus is empowered by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, not the Holy Spirit of Yahweh. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/38388245
The Big PushEverything between 10:5 through 11:1 pertains to this Big Push to evangelize all the towns and villages of Israel. It is likely this campaign lasted many months or more, possibly a year. Jesus will go to those towns/villages the disciples discover are favorable to Him. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/38301325
Those Who Believed, ReceivedTo repent means "to change one’s mind". About what does Jesus call the Jews to repent? Jesus calls His fellow Jews to change their minds about whom they are following. He calls them to follow the new wine of His teachings and to turn away from the old wine of the scribes and Pharisees. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/38231775
New WineJesus calls His fellow Jews to change their minds about whom they are following. He calls them to follow the new wine of His teachings and to turn away from the old wine of the scribes and Pharisees. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/38036990
What Sort of Man Is This?Jesus proved He has authority to forgive a person’s sins. Sin includes all the ways we fail to love and honor God, our fellow man and all the ways we violate God’s revealed will. Our sin separates us from God. Forgiveness of our sins restores us to God. Do you need forgiveness? /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/37941550
Radical Mission - Radical CommitmentScribes were highly educated, highly trained in reading, writing, record keeping and in copying the Scriptures. They were considered experts in the Law (Torah). The scribe expressed his desire to join Jesus on this trip across the Lake. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/37858650
2 Gates, 2 Guides, 2 FoundationsBeware of false prophets. They won't represent themselves truthfully, but you can recognize them by the fruit of their lives and you can't fake fruit. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/37656420
Hogs, Dogs, and LogsCritical judgment and prideful correction tear down. Persistent prayer for wisdom and humility builds up. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/37570150
Treasures and TrustWork for the Kingdom of God and seek His righteousness, and He will take care of your future. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/37476530
Practicing Righteousness, Not Performing ItBe careful not to do good things just to get attention. If you do them so people will notice you, the only reward you’ll get is their praise. There won’t be a reward from God. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/37395260
Reliability & Rising Above RetaliationGod sets the incredible example for us in loving His enemies, not only by giving them life and provision, but ultimately by sending Jesus, who would give his very life as a gift for his enemies. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/37303365
God's Will For MarriageJesus teaches that God’s will is for a man to be faithful to his wife both physically and mentally; God’s will is for a man to be faithful to his wife in body and soul. This is the true righteousness of Jesus that continues to be true to this day. All of us married men should be striving for this quality of faithfulness with our wives. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/37108000
The Kingdom Jesus Offered #2The repentance required of the Jewish people was to embrace Jesus as their Messiah and spiritual teacher and break away from the teaching and example of spiritual externalism modeled by the scribes and Pharisees. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/37018295
Repenting from ExternalismExternalism: The belief that what was required by the law was adherence to outward behaviors and rituals rather than inward righteousness. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/36909655
The King and His CommandsJesus was calling Israel back to obeying the Law. In obeying the Law, Israel would be "Salt & Light." /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/36809025
Bland and BlindMosaic Law (Written Law - 613 commandments: moral, civil, ceremonial) Oral Law (Traditions of the Elders - Detailed rules expanding how to apply Mosaic Law) /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/36709525
The Kindom Jesus OfferedThe second coming of Jesus and the establishment of His earthly kingdom will be in response to the repentance and reception of the Tribulation generation of the Jews who will embrace Jesus as their Messiah King (Zech. 12:10-14:21). /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/36616940
Gospel of the Messiah & His Kingdom ComeIsrael's mission was to reveal God to the nations (Deut. 4:6-8). But Israel failed to accomplish her mission because she failed in the three ways the devil will test Jesus. Will Jesus, the new Israel, fail too? /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/36428225