• The greatest story ever told!

    • Matthew 1:1, 18-25 – The birth of Jesus.

    • Matthew 4:23 – Jesus begins teaching.

    • Matthew 10:1-4 – Jesus selects apostles.

    • Matthew 20:17-19

    • Matthew 23:1-3, 13

    • Matthew 27:21-26, 33-35, 50-54 – Jesus’ crucifixion.

    • Hebrews 9:22 – Jesus was our sacrifice!

    • Matthew 27:62-66 – Jesus’ grace is secured.

    • Matthew 28:5-7 – Jesus is risen from the dead!

    • Matthew 28:18-20

    • Acts 1:8-9

    • Acts 2:4, 36-39 – The gospel is preached at Pentecost.

  • But many were confused and offended.

    • Matthew 11:1-6

    • John 6:15 – Jesus was already a king!

    • John 6:35, 51, 59-65

    • The people needed to listen to what Jesus was teaching, even if it contradicted their preconceived ideas about the Messiah. We must do the same!

  • What should we do today?

    • We should hear and obey the word of God!

    • Luke 8:19-21

    • I Corinthians 11:23-26