In part 3 of this final series in the book of Matthew, Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested. In this passage, the trial of humanity is put on display and we learn that we’ve all played a part in the death of the Christ.

In part 3 of this final series in the book of Matthew, Jesus is betrayed by Judas and arrested. In this passage, the trial of humanity is put on display and we learn that we’ve all played a part in the death of the Christ.
In Matthew 12:38-50 Jesus responds to the Pharisee’s request for a sign proving his divinity. In detailing his response, Matthew points us to what Jesus calls The Sign of Jonah, a parable about a haunted house, and a short interaction between Jesus and some family members. In these 3 stories, we see a common theme: Jesus is God’s Sign. In his life, death, and resurrection we have all the proof we need. The key is our response. Will we make Jesus our Lord? By Noel Piepgrass
In Matthew 12:22-37, Jesus engages the Pharisees in a controversy about his healing of a demon-possessed, deaf and mute man. Threatened by Jesus, the Pharisees claim he’s healing by the power of Satan. In this passage Jesus warns against blasphemy of the Holy Spirit and tells a parable about our hearts being like a tree that produces fruit. By Noel Piepgrass
In Ephesians 4:17-24 Paul shows us how we can put off our pre-Christian way of living and step into the ultimate life with God that we were created to live.
In Matthew 18:10-14, Jesus tells a parable about a shepherd that leaves his flock to pursue a lost sheep. By Noel Piepgrass
Be blessed & encouraged by this sermon message from Pastor Ralph Garcia on July 13, 2025!
In Matthew 19:13-15, the disciples rebuke the children who are presented to Jesus, but Jesus embraces them. By Steve Witmer (Radiant Church Visalia)