Matthew 14.13-21 | A Satisfying Inconvenience
Preacher: Sam Ford Series: Matthew | The Revelation of the King (Book 3) Topic: New Testament Scripture: Matthew 14:13–14:21
This week we are returning to our series in the gospel of Matthew. Matthew was a tax collector. The Jews considered tax collectors the example of a “sinner” and the Romans viewed them as no better than brothel keepers . Matthew would have been despised by everyone—he was the 1% that actually did rob his own people of life to make a life for himself. He possessed the ambition to abuse, the authority to extort, and the power to imprison. This man was hated and Jesus chose Him. After Jesus called him to follow, Matthew immediately abandoned everything about his old life. He left behind wealth. He left behind position. He left behind power. He left behind security. Much like Paul who went from Murderer to Martyr, Matthew went from being moneymaker to Martyr—run through with a sword serving in Ethiopia. Read more.
other sermons in this series
Mar 22
2015
Matthew 20.1-16 | Never too Lost or too Found
Preacher: Sam Ford Scripture: Matthew 20:1–20:16 Series: Matthew | The Revelation of the King (Book 3)
Mar 15
2015
Matthew 19.16-30 | Who Jesus Rejects
Preacher: Sam Ford Scripture: Matthew 19:16–19:30 Series: Matthew | The Revelation of the King (Book 3)
Mar 8
2015
Matthew 19.13-15 | Who Jesus Receives
Preacher: Sam Ford Scripture: Genesis 19:13–19:15 Series: Matthew | The Revelation of the King (Book 3)