Matthew: Salt and Light (Randy)

In this lesson, we explore Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:13–16, where he calls his followers the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” We consider what it means to live distinctly yet faithfully in the world under the reign of King Jesus, and how grace empowers our influence.

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Matthew: The King's Vision and Values for his Kingdom (Randy)

In this lesson, we take an overview look at Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), exploring what life looks like under the reign of King Jesus, and why this “kingdom vision” reveals both God’s absolute ideal and our need for grace. I encourage you to reread the Sermon in preparation for this lesson!

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Matthew: Launching Christ’s Ministry (Chris)

Two important events launch Christ’s ministry in the Gospel of Matthew: his baptism and his temptation in the desert (chapters 3-4).  This week, we will consider why these experiences are so important, how they are connected, and what they mean to us as followers of Jesus.

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Matthew: The Upside Down Kingdom of Christ (Chris)

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus reveals a kingdom that reverses the world’s values: humility outranks power, service defines greatness, and grace replaces status. Together we’ll examine how Christ’s teachings challenge our assumptions about success and call us to live as faithful citizens of His kingdom. Join us as we learn what it means to “seek first the kingdom of heaven.

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