Happy Mother’s Day! This weekend as we honor our Moms, I want to direct our attention to one of the greatest gifts that Jesus has given us: Mary. Just as through baptism in Jesus we have received a heavenly Father, so he also gives us Mary to be our heavenly mother. She plays the same … Continued
Victory Over Temptation: The Defeat of Satan and the Beginning of Christ’s Ministry Matthew Chapter 4, verses 5-17. We cover the last two temptations and set up the start of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own Todd Gale: Discipleship Coordinator & … Continued
The Temptation in the Desert: Jesus, Satan, and the Battle for the Human Heart Matthew 3:16-4:4 A few words about the Baptism, then the start of the Temptation in the desert. What did Jesus know? What did Satan know? What are the enemy’s tactics? Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson … Continued
The Baptism of Jesus: John’s Mission, True Baptism, and the Revelation of the Messiah Matthew 3:7-17 Still with John the Baptist! What is the difference between John’s baptism and the Sacrament? What is a winnowing fork and threshing floor? Is it really a big deal that Jesus comes to be baptized? Brought to you by … Continued
John the Baptist and the World of Jesus: Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Preparation for the Messiah Still focused on John the Baptist, with background on the Essenes, the Sadducees, the Pharisees, and the rabbinical training of Jesus. Matthew 3:1-6. Brought to you by St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Jackson Michigan and our very own … Continued