Messages on Matthew (Page 6)
The Light Overcomes the Darkness
In the beginning of creation, God sent forth His Light. When Adam sinned, the Light of creation was hidden, concealed temporarily, to be revealed in the Messianic Era. And at the fulness of time, God sent forth His Son, the Light of the World, to bring repentance and redemption.
Trusting God Through Difficult Times
God’s miracles are with us every day. We need eyes to see that He is with us; to learn to trust in God’s ability to bring us through whatever difficulty we face, even when it looks impossible.
Comfort: The Hope of Return from Exile
God is faithful to the covenant. So faithful in fact, He promised to be our Comforter. “It is I, I am He Who comforts you.” – Isaiah 51:12. What does the Comforter do? He brings back the lost sheep from exile, and causes them to walk in faithfulness to God through the covenant.
The Darkest Hour, The Greatest Victory
As we await the coming Kingdom, we need to remember our path so we don’t repeat mistakes and so we can remember God’s faithfulness and His promises. Even Yeshua, in His darkest hour, strengthened Himself by trusting in God’s faithfulness. And God did not forsake Him.
Divine Reversals
A false prophet came, riding on a donkey to curse and destroy Israel. But God delivered His people from the adversary’s scheme. Then the True Prophet came, riding on a donkey to bless and redeem Israel.
Raising Up Righteous Shepherds
Throughout time, God has raised up shepherds to lead His people back to Him so they can fulfill their calling. God declared that He Himself would seek the lost and appoint His Messiah as the shepherd.
The Suffering of the Righteous
The suffering of the righteous atones for the sins of the nation. Through Yeshua’s suffering and death we have atonement and forgiveness of sin.
A Sanctified Priesthood
This week we discuss the sanctity of the Priesthood, and the distinction between the Levitical priesthood and spiritual priesthood of believers.
The Marriage of the Bride
At Sinai, God took Israel as His bride and promised to send His Angel before them, to bring them to their inheritance. Before His last Passover seder, Yeshua spoke in bridal terms as He promised to bring His disciples to their inheritance.
Torah is for the Redeemed
The Torah (Law) is a vital part of the covenant relationship between God and His people, though its role is often misunderstood. The Torah does not bring justification (salvation), but rather it is for the sanctification of those who have already been redeemed.