Matthew - Athey Creek Church

The Resurrection - Part II

April 9, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 28:1–6

As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we look to the empty tomb in Matthew 28:1-6 as we explore how Jesus conquered death. As we study, we learn how we respond will lead to everlasting life for those who confess their sin and believe in Him or eternal doom for those who reject His free gift of salvation.

Through the Bible | Matthew 28

April 5, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 28

It’s an astounding scene in Mathew 28 as a group of women find Jesus’ empty tomb and learn from an angel that He has risen, and they are to start spreading the news. As we wrap up the book of Matthew, we clear up controversies, rejoice in our risen Savior and Messiah, and receive our marching orders to tell others about Jesus.

The Resurrection - Part I

April 2, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 28:1–8

In Matthew 28:1-8 we see a group of women arriving at Jesus’ tomb only to find it empty and an angel declaring that Jesus was no longer there because He had risen – just as He said He would. As we prepare to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, it is important to understand what this really means and why it matters so much to the Christian faith.

Through the Bible | Matthew 27:39-66

March 29, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 27:39–66

As we arrive at Jesus’ final moments of suffering on the cross in Matthew 27:39-66, we find a series of astonishing events, see various reactions from the witnesses, and watch as the religious leaders think they’ve put an end to Jesus once and for all. And while it may appear so for a moment, what seems to be the end is only the beginning.

The Veil of the Temple

March 26, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 27:50–54

As Jesus dies, some incredible phenomena occur in Matthew 27:50-54 including the thick veil of the temple being torn in half from top to bottom. And while it may initially just seem like an interesting side note, as we dig deeper into what this signifies, we find the deep theological implications of what Jesus’ death means for us.

Through the Bible | Matthew 27:15-43

March 22, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 27:15–43

After hemming and hawing, Pontius Pilate finally gives in to pressure from the mob and sentences Jesus to scourging and crucifixion. As we watch Jesus endure the cross in Matthew 27:15-43, we see what He willingly went through because of His love for us and desire that all may be saved.

Beholding the Cross

March 19, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 27:36–43

Tucked away in Matthew 27:36 is a little verse about people sitting at the foot of the cross and watching Jesus die. We take a similar posture as we look upon the cross and pause to see just how much Jesus endured on our behalf so that we could obtain salvation through His amazing grace.

Through the Bible | Matthew 27:1-14

March 15, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 27:1–14

Jesus is shuffled through a series of pseudo-trials in Matthew 27:1-14 — complete with lying witnesses, disregard for actual law, and judges with minds already made up. As we watch Him face the accusations, we see numerous Old Testament prophecies fulfilled, how Jesus responded, and the horrifying demise of his betrayer, Judas Iscariot.

Make Up Your Mind!

March 12, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 26:55–75

As Jesus is betrayed, arrested, and faces a sham trial, we find four key players with four very different mindsets within the narrative. As we watch these events unfold in Matthew 26:55-75, we see what these people were thinking about Jesus while we also examine our own minds, hearts, and motives concerning Him.

Through the Bible | Matthew 26:31-56

March 8, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 26:31–56

We find Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane in Matthew 26:31-54 in fervent, anguished prayer as He awaits His imminent betrayal, arrest, and what He knows will come after that. As we watch these events unfold, we see a beautiful model of how to face trials from Jesus, learn what not to do from the disciples, and discover how important knowing Scripture is as we put our trust and hope in Jesus Christ.

Pitfalls of Peter

March 5, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 26:31–58

Poor Peter keeps making mistake after mistake in Matthew 26:31-58. As we study, we see where Peter went wrong and how we tend to fall into the same traps today. But most importantly, we learn how we can all receive the forgiveness of Jesus Christ when we trip up and turn away.

Through the Bible | Matthew 26:1-30

March 1, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 26:1–30

Things are escalating quickly as the religious leaders hatch a plot to kill Jesus — and find assistance in the betrayal of one of His very own disciples. As we watch the beginning of His journey to the cross in Matthew 26:1-30, we see Jesus preparing for this, instituting the act of Communion, and fulfilling numerous Old Testament prophecies.

Mary of Bethany

February 26, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 26:6–13

Mary of Bethany performs a radical act of worship in Matthew 26:6-13 when she anoints Jesus with costly oil— but not everyone is on board with what she is doing. As we learn who Mary is, why she did this, and how others responded, we see how we can emulate Mary’s heart for Jesus and devote ourselves to worshipping Him.

Through the Bible | Matthew 25

February 22, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 25

Jesus tells parables in Matthew 25 that illustrate different behaviors and actions of people in the Last Days. As we study, we try to determine who these people may represent and what their conduct means and hear Jesus’ instructions on how to live as the end draws near.

Parable of the Talents

February 19, 2023 • Brett Meador • Matthew 25:14–30

Jesus tells a parable in Matthew 25:14-30 about a man who gave his three servants “talents” before departing on a journey and the outcome of what his servants did with them while he was away. As we look further into this parable, we learn who the master and servants are, what a talent is, and how we can use what has been given to us while we await Christ’s return.