The main point of the gospel of Matthew is the person and work of Jesus Christ, the promised savior-king.
The Great Commission
July 21, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Matthew 28:16–20
Jesus commands his disciples:
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Gospel Opposition
July 14, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Matthew 28:11–15
Opposition to the Gospel is deliberate, deadly, and defeated.
Christ Has Risen From the Dead
June 30, 2024 • Ihor Zhakunets • Matthew 28:1–10
Christ has risen, proving our justification, conquering death, shame and pain. When we cannot persevere, we remember that Christ rose from the grave.
Unbelief
June 23, 2024
Unbelief is not a lack of information, unbelief has an agenda and has an end.
A Lesson of Courage
June 16, 2024 • Ivan Bilskiy • Matthew 27:57–61
The love of the Savior is the source of our courage.
The Cross is God-Centered
June 9, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Matthew 27:51–56
The cross displays the Holiness of God, His sovereign grace, his righteousness and his glory.
Forsaken
May 26, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Matthew 27:45–50
The father shows his displeasure with sin, his wrath, and his embrace of his son as an acceptable, substitutionary atonement.
The Irony of the Cross
May 19, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Matthew 27:37–44
The Song of God suffers and dies for sinners.
The Cross is "Plan A"
May 12, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Matthew 27:32–36
The painful and planned death of Christ allows sinners can be made right through Christ.
Enduring Insult
April 28, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Matthew 27:27–31
Our faith is built on enduring insult. Jesus is abused and mocked, but victorious!
A Correct View of Jesus
April 21, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Matthew 27:11–26
What we build our theology and worldview matters. We must approach Jesus as our Lord and savior.
Godly Sorrow Leads to Repentance
April 14, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Matthew 27:1–10
Repentance is a turning away from sin, turning to Christ, and a gift from God.
Bitter Tears
March 24, 2024 • Ihor Zhakunets • Matthew 26:69–75
Jesus will wipe away the bitter tears of biblical repentance.
Characteristics of Misplaced Authority
March 17, 2024 • Oleh Zhakunets • Matthew 26:57–68
A weak witness, a pathetic pretense, a willing blindness and steady hatred are characteristics of misplaced authority.
