Matthew Part 49: Finding Rest for Your Soul

Finding Rest for Your Soul
Matthew 11:25-30

by Mike Deguzman

Deuteronomy 12:8-9
Psalm 95:8-11
Jeremiah 6:16-17

1. The Exaltation

Matthew 23:37
Matthew 5:3

2. The Explanation

Matthew 7:21-23
1 John 5:11-13
Acts 4:12
Ephesians 2:8-9
Jeremiah 6:16-17

3. The Invitation

Matthew Part 48: The Dangerous Consequences of Indifference

The Dangerous Consequences of Indifference
Matthew 11:16-24

by Mike Deguzman

Isaiah 6:9-10
Matthew 13:13-15
Romans 10:14
Hosea 4:6

1. The Comparison with Children

Proverbs 29:15

2. The Character of Wisdom

James 3:13-18
John 3:19-20
Matthew 16:25-27
Matthew 7:24-27

3. The 

Matthew Part 47: Responding to God’s Message and Messenger

Responding to God’s Message and Messenger
Matthew 11:7-15

by Mike Deguzman

1. Jesus Questions Their Expectations

2 Timothy 4:3
Luke 3:10-14

2. Jesus Answers With Explanations

John 3:26-30
Matthew 5:3
Mark 1:4-5
John 6:15
Luke 16:16-17
Hosea 6:6
Psalm 15:16-17…

Matthew Part 46: When Jesus Disappoints

When Jesus Disappoints
Matthew 11:1-6

by Mike Deguzman

Luke 24:25-27
2 Timothy 3:12

1. The Problem of Unmet Expectations

    a. Doubt Due to Suffering

Job 3:11-16
Job 13:3

     b. Doubt Due to Seclusion

1 Kings 19:3-4…

Matthew Part 45: The Heart of the Hospitable

The Heart of the Hospitable
Matthew 10:40-42

by Justin Park

Matthew 10:40-42

John 13:20

1. Since Christ identifies with his people, we identify with him

Matthew 10:41

Matthew 20:15-16

Matthew 10:42

John 15:5

John 3:3

2 Corinthians 5:21

2 …

Matthew Part 44: Straight Talk for Shepherds

Straight Talk For Shepherds
Matthew 10:16-37

by Mike Deguzman

James 5:19-20

1. Don’t Be Dumb

2. Don’t Be Deceived

1 Peter 4:12
Luke 21:12-13

3. Don’t Be Distressed

Acts 4:13

4. Don’t Be Discouraged

1 John 2:19

5. Don’t Be 

Matthew Part 43: Bringing in the Lost Sheep

Bringing in the Lost Sheep
Matthew 10:5-15

by Mike Deguzman

1. The Place to Go

Acts 1:8
Romans 3:2

2. The Plan to Follow

Romans 10:14
John 5:36
Hebrews 2:3-4
John 14:6
Ephesians 2:8-9
Titus 3:5
2 Corinthians 5:21
John …

Matthew Part 42: If God Can Use These Men…

If God Can Use These Men…
Matthew 10:1-4

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 9:36-38
Luke 19:10
Matthew 10:37-39
Luke 24:25

1. The Authority He Extended

John 15:16
2 Corinthians 5:20
Matthew 28:18-20

2. The People He Summoned

2 Corinthians 4:7
Luke …

Matthew Part 41: Compassion for the Sheep

Compassion for the Sheep
Matthew 9:35-38

by Mike Deguzman

1. The Power

Matthew 4:23

2. The Motivation

Ezekiel 34:1-6
Ezekiel 34:23-24
John 10:11
John 10:14
2 Timothy 2:2
1 Corinthians 13:1-3
1 Peter 5:8

3. The Imbalance

James 3:1
1 …

Matthew Part 40: Open Eyes But Closed Hearts

Open Eyes But Closed Hearts
Matthew 9:27-34

by Mike Deguzman

Isaiah 6:6-7
Isaiah 59:2
Matthew 9:36-38
Isaiah 35:3-6a
Matthew 11:2-5

1. Jesus Heals the Blind Man

     a. The Messianic Recognition

     b. An Expression of Faith