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Gospel Explorations
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A weekly podcast designed to dive deep into God’s Word and help answer the hard questions that life throws at us from a biblical perspective.
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061: Matthew 13:44-58
3d ago00:12:28Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 13:44–58, Jesus tells of hidden treasure, a pearl of great price, and a dragnet that gathers every kind — then returns to Nazareth and is rejected by His own. In this episode of Gospel Explorations, join Pastor Mark as we explore the value Christ places on His people, the certainty of final judgment, and the tragedy of unbelief when truth stands right in front of us.For further discussion and study, check out the show notes here.Send us Fan Mail
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4w ago00:14:11Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 13:24–43, Jesus reveals that the visible outward kingdom community in this age will include both true and false, wheat and tares, visible growth and hidden corruption. Yet, in God's timing these things will be separated at the final harvest. Join Pastor Mark as we explore together the parables of the wheat and tares, the mustard seed, and the leaven — and what they teach us about patience, discernment, and the certainty of the coming harvest.For questions to spur on further study and discussion, click here for the show notes.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →059: Matthew 13:1-23
Apr 900:14:08Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 13:1–23, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower and reveals four different responses to the Word of God. Pastor Mark invites you to explore these soils with him: the hardened heart, the shallow heart, the crowded heart, and the fruitful heart . It all culminates with a personal question Jesus’ parable presses on every listener: What kind of soil am I?Be sure to click here to check out the show notes for discussion questions to go dive deeper into this passage.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →058: Matthew 12:33-50
Apr 200:12:18Tap to summarizeIn today's passage, Jesus exposes the heart behind our words, rebukes the demand for signs, warns of the danger of spiritual emptiness, and redefines His true family. Pastor Mark invites you to explore with him why we know that fruit reveals the root, why the resurrection is the ultimate sign, and what it really means to belong to Christ.For more insight and further discussion, check out the show notes here.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →057: Matthew 12:22-32
Mar 2600:17:10Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 12:22–32, Jesus delivers a demon-possessed man, silences the Pharisees’ accusation, and gives a sobering warning about blasphemy against the Holy Ghost. Join Pastor Mark for this episode of Gospel Explorations, as we take a look together at Christ’s authority over darkness, the impossibility of neutrality, and why rejecting the Spirit’s testimony about Jesus is so serious.Don't miss the show notes for questions to spur on further discussion by clicking here.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →056: Matthew 12:9-21
Mar 1900:10:32Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 12:9–21, Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath — and the Pharisees respond by plotting His death. In this episode of Gospel Explorations, Pastor Mark encourages you to join us as we examine the rising rejection of Christ, the danger of legalism, and the tender beauty of the Servant who “will not break a bruised reed.” If you feel weary, weak, or overlooked, this passage is for you.Be sure to check out the show notes by clicking here to find discussion questions to challenge you to think more deeply.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →055: Matthew 12:1-8
Mar 1300:12:02Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 12:1–8, the Pharisees condemn hungry disciples for picking grain on the Sabbath—but Jesus reveals something deeper: God desires mercy, not sacrifice. In this episode, Pastor Mark invites you to explore how legalism burdens the soul, why Jesus is “greater than the temple,” and what it means that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath. If you find yourself weary under religious pressure, this passage is for you.Be sure to click here to access the show notes for discussion questions to lead you into a deeper dive of this passage.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →053: Matthew 11:1-19
Mar 200:10:05Tap to summarizeEven John the Baptist wrestled with doubt when Jesus didn’t fit his expectations. In Matthew 11:1–19, Jesus reminds us that His kingdom isn’t about political power but about healing, mercy, and good news. Join Pastor Mark in this episode of Gospel Explorations, as we discover how to trust a Messiah who doesn’t always act the way we expect, but who always fulfills God’s plan.Click here to access some questions for further thought and discussion.Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →054: Matthew 11:20-30
Mar 200:07:42Tap to summarizeIn Matthew 11:20–30, Jesus warns of judgment for those who see His works but refuse to repent—and then offers one of the most tender invitations in Scripture: ‘Come to Me…and I will give you rest.’ In this episode of Gospel Explorations, we will discover together the sobering reality of rejecting Christ and the soul-deep rest of receiving Him.Click here for show notes with discussion questions to further your study. Send us Fan Mail
Transcribe →052: Matthew 10:16-42
Dec 2500:12:34Tap to summarizeJesus never promised safety, but He did promise His presence. In Matthew 10:16–42, we are going to discuss how Jesus prepares His disciples for persecution, reminding them to expect opposition, to trust the Spirit, and to fear God rather than man. Join Pastor Mark as we explore what it means to be sheep among wolves, and how Christ’s call to take up our cross leads to true life.To go deeper into this passage, take time to check out the show notes by clicking here.Send us Fan Mail
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