What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? In Matthew 5, Pastor Paul walks through the Sermon on the Mount and explains how the Beatitudes outline the believer’s spiritual journey—from recognizing our sin and mourning over it, to hungering for righteousness, showing mercy, pursuing purity, and even enduring persecution. Jesus also calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world, showing how our lives should influence society. Finally, Pastor Paul unpacks how Christ fulfills the law and why true righteousness only comes through faith.

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Why would a loving God send a flood to cover the whole earth? In Genesis 6–8, Pastor Paul explains how human wickedness had become so great that God chose to judge the world, yet He also extended grace through Noah and the ark. You’ll see how God’s justice and mercy work together, why the flood is both a story of judgment and salvation, and how Noah’s faith preserved life for future generations. This passage reminds us that even in judgment, God’s covenant promise gives hope.

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What can we learn from Jesus facing temptation in the wilderness? In Matthew 4, Pastor Paul shows how Jesus resisted Satan’s attacks with God’s Word, proving Himself the obedient representative where Adam failed. You’ll see how the temptations of the flesh, the eyes, and the pride of life mirror the struggles we face and how Christ’s victory gives us hope. Matthew also records the calling of the first disciples and the powerful beginning of Jesus’s ministry, as He preaches, teaches, and heals, bringing light to those living in darkness.

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