Blessed Are the Persecuted (Matthew 5:10-12)
Persecution is a normal part of the Christian life.
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The With-Us God (Matthew 1:18-25)
Jesus is the unexpected, miraculous with-us God who saves us from our sins.
The Book of the Genealogy of Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1-17)
The genealogy tells us that the birth of Jesus is a new beginning and the fulfillment of all of God’s promises. It also tells us that Jesus is not ashamed of sinners.
The Harvest is Plentiful (Matthew 9:35-38)
Believe the harvest is plentiful, and pray.
Extravagant Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35)
Extravagant forgiveness is possible because God has extravagantly forgiven us.