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
A Man on a MissionGod Will Send Another Prophet Like Elijah. This prophet will prepare the way for the LORD. There will be judgment on the proud and wicked. There will be mercy and rejoicing for the righteous. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/36028080
Herod's Rage vs. God's PlanJewish communities were spread throughout the Nile Delta and along trade routes. Many Jews settled in Egypt for economic opportunities, military service, or as refugees from persecution. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/35926025
Animosity, Apathy, AweThough Herod was only half Jewish, he was given the title of “King of the Jews” by Rome in 40 BC. He took control of Jerusalem in 37 BC until his death in 4 BC. Despite great achievements, he was a vicious man consumed by suspicion and paranoia. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/35827700
So Who Was Jesus' Father?Joseph became the earthly father through marrying Mary and adopting Jesus. In doing so, Joseph willingly accepted all the fatherly responsibilities, and simultaneously, legally established Jesus as a son of Abraham and of David. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/35715365
The Ancestry of Jesus ChristThroughout his gospel, Matthew will show over and over again the various ways Jesus fulfills the COVENANTS and PROPHECIES of the Hebrew Scriptures. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/35599845
Matthew - IntroductionWhat Are Matthew’s Main Themes? Matthew proves Jesus is the Messiah. Matthew shows that Jesus did not fail to establish the kingdom (the failure was the nation of Israel’s). Because the nation of Israel failed to respond, the Gospel was now open to Gentiles. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/35503240
BitternessLike a root, bitterness puts off poison fruit like slander, lying, malice, hatred, anxiety, division. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/35397220
ManipulationManipulation comes in many forms, but in all its various forms it is always a matter of control and it always plays on the desires of the other person. The manipulator plays on the other person’s desire for love and acceptance. Manipulation plays on the other person’s desire for safety and security for themselves and for others they love. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/35304140
Valueing God's PatienceThe delay of Jesus’ second coming is not evidence of a failed prophecy, but the manifestation of God’s loving patience. The delay has and is giving opportunity for people from every tribe, tongue and nation to be reconciled to God. God wants a big family with Him in the New Heaven and the New Earth (3:13)! It is our privilege to serve God’s patient purpose by sharing the way of salvation with those not yet reconciled. /episode/index/show/gccramona/id/35213540