by Steve Thomason | Sep 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 3:1-4:11 A big question asked by many is, “Why did Jesus have to be baptized? There are a couple reasons. First, He came to set the example for us. Second, and more important, Jesus’ baptism was His rite of passage, inaugurating Him into the role of Messiah....
by Steve Thomason | Sep 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
Matthew 1:1-2:18 1:1-1:17 A King’s geneology As you scan through the list of names in Jesus’ geneology, having just finished reading the Old Testament, how many names do you recognize? (*note that Jeconiah is the same name as Jehoiachin. He’s the king that surrendered...
by Steve Thomason | Mar 7, 2010 | Spiritual Formation
How to Pray – Matthew 6:5-15 Two Skewed Attitudes Toward Prayer (Matthew 6:5-8) Will People Look at me? (Matthew 6:5-6) One of the greatest pits of temptation in the public religious gathering is the prayer time. Here are some things ways that you can misuse...
