Matthew

Much confusion about hell has resulted from translating three different Greek words as the same English word in the King James Version. 
The three Greek words are tartaros, hades and geenna, which are all translated as the one word "hell.

Which Hell Is Eternal?

We sometimes hit moments where we’re not sure which way to go, what decision to make, or how to figure things out. Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a map that could guide us through life—not just for directions, but for making choices, living life, and knowing God better? If you've ever been there, good news! The Bible is more than an old book—it’s a map that helps us find our way. For the next 28 days, we’ll discover how the Bible can guide us when we aren't sure what decisions to make or where to go.

Find Your Way

Take a deep dive into Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6, where Jesus teaches us things that will mark His followers. The phrases “when you give,” “when you pray,” and “when you fast” hold invitation and expectation. We’ll receive instruction on these aspects of the Christian life, apply the teachings to our lives, and practice giving, praying, and fasting…living the way of Jesus together! We suggest a Thursday start day. 

When You Follow Jesus...

Read the Beatitudes from the beautiful, First Nations Version. This plan slowly leads you through the Beatitudes and invites you to reflect on the passages in fresh ways.

Beatitudes: First Nations Version

When Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount, He began by showing what it means to be blessed in the kingdom of God.  In this 9-day devotional from Skye Jethani, he looks with fresh eyes and illustrations to understand what it would mean if we took Jesus' words seriously.  This plan is based on Skye's new book "What if Jesus Was Serious?"

Who Is Really Blessed? A 9-Day Devotional from Skye Jethani

God is perfect and we are not. How do we continue to strive toward being more like Christ when we know we will continually fail? Let's look at Matthew 4 and 5 in the Streetlights New Testament.

How to Keep Going When I Fail

This six day devotional is geared towards helping you to engage with scripture in quiet reflection. This series offers a guided experience that is broken up in four parts: prepare, read, reflect, breathe.  These can be used in facilitating group/family engagement or for your personal time of devotion. We would like to invite you to engage with this written meditation and the accompanying audio. 


Parables of Jesus

We will learn about mission from Jesus’ parables of the kingdom in Matthew 13. How do these parables apply to the task of global mission? What does Jesus say is God’s role and our role? We will be challenged to play our part in God’s mission to the world and to respond to his call to make disciples of all nations.

Mission in Jesus’ Parables of the Kingdom

In this complete Bible Study on Matthew, learn how this book of the Bible applies to your daily work.