Kingdom Way (Teaching Series)
 
            Kingdom Way
The Kingdom of God is right here: The lowly manger being lauded by well traveled kings; wisdom from on high unearthing the way of love; the blind seeing the light radiating from a cold tomb. It's backwards. It's beautiful. It's the Kingdom way.
Reading Plan
Read around the readings for Sunday
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      - 11/24/24 - Geneology of Matthew - 2 Samuel 23:1-7 
 Revelation 1:4b-8
 Matthew 1:1-17
 
 
- 12/1/24 - Birth of Jesus - Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19 
 Romans 1:1-7
 Matthew 1:18-25
 
 
- 12/8/24 - Magi - Isaiah 60:1-6 
 Ephesians 3:1-12
 Matthew 2:1-12
 
 
- 12/15/24 - Flight to Egypt - Isaiah 63:7-9 
 Hebrews 2:10-18
 Matthew 2:13-23
 
 
- 12/22/24 - John the Baptist prepares the way - Isaiah 11:1-10 
 Romans 15:4-13
 Matthew 3:1-12
 
 
- 12/25/24 - Christmas - Isaiah 52:7-10 
 Hebrews 1:1-6
 John 1:1-18
 
 
- 12/29/24 - Baptism of Jesus - Isaiah 42:1-9 
 Acts 10:34-43
 Matthew 3:13-17
 
 
 
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      - 1/5/25 Temptation of Jesus Matt 4 - Genesis 3:1-7 
 Romans 5:12-19
 Matthew 4:1-12
 
- 1/12/25 Sermon on mount - Micah 6:1-8 
 Matthew 5:1-12
 Matthew 7:11-14, 24-27
 
- 1/19/25 Matthew 8-9 The Kingdom and the Wrong People - Hosea 5:15-6:6 
 Romans 4:13-25
 Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
 
- 1/26/25 Matthew 10 Disciples sent out - Jeremiah 28:5-9 
 Romans 6:12-23
 Matthew 10:32-42
 
- 2/2/25 Matthew 11 John The Baptist questions who Jesus is. - Isaiah 35:1-10 
 James 5:7-10
 Matthew 11:2-15
 
- 2/9/25 Matthew 12 Religious leaders question who Jesus is - Jonah 3:1-10 
 James 3:2-12
 Matthew 12:33-42
 
- 2/16/25 Matthew 13 parables explain who Jesus is - Isaiah 44:6-8 
 Romans 8:18-25
 Matthew 13:24-32
 
- 2/23/25 Matthew 14-16: 12 The Crumbs are enough. - Isaiah 56:1,6-8 
 Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32
 Matthew 15:21-28
 
- 3/2/25 Matthew 16:13-17 Jesus is the Christ, what does this mean - Exodus 3:1-15 
 Romans 12:9-20
 Matthew 16:23-25
 
 
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      - 3/5/25 Matthew 18-20 Who is the greatest - Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 
 Matthew 18:1-6
 Matthew 20:20-28
 
- 3/9/25 Matthew 21-22 entry, clearing temple What does kingdom look like - Zecheriah 9:9-17 
 Philippians 2:5-11
 Matthew 21:1-17
 
- 3/16/25 Matthew 23 Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees - Micah 3:5-12 
 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13
 Matthew 23:1-12
 
- 3/23/25 Matthew 24-25 Signs of the end of the age. Sheep and goats and such - Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 
 Ephesians 1:15-23
 Matthew 25:31-46
 
- 3/30/25 Matthew 26a anointing Passover and last supper - Exodus 12:21-24 
 1 Corinthians 11:17-34
 Matthew 26:7-29
 
- 4/6/25 Matthew 26b garden of Peters denial - Daneil 7:11-14 
 Matthew 26:47-68
 
- 4/13/25 Matthew 27 Jesus is king, we choose Barabbas - Isaiah 29:13-19 
 Philippians 2:12-18
 Matthew 27:15-31
 
- 4/20/25 Matthew 28:1-10 Easter - Jeremiah 31:1-6 
 Colossians 3:1-4
 Matthew 28:1-10
 
- 4/27/25 matthew Guards and commission - Exodus 40:34-38 
 Acts 10:34-43
 Matthew 28:11-20
 
 
Beyond the tomb's despair, its emptiness unveils the way cleared for our return home. Matthew Chapter 28
As we enter holy week Matthew wants us to see something so clear. We all have abandoned Jesus.
Who would you allow at your table for dinner? Jesus is always accused of having the wrong people at his table. But if his table is big enough for Judas and Peter, then it is big enough for me.
The Magi visiting the Holy Family is absurd. A Roman Governor's wife defending Jesus? Absurd. Most absurd? Jesus taking our cries of "Crucify!" to save us all. Matthew Chapter 27
Sermon on the Mount this Lent
Week 5 is The Rock - Matthew 7:13-29
The paradox of becoming what we hate finds its resolution in the cross, where darkness is not fought but absorbed. Matthew Chapter 26b
Sermon on the Mount this Lent
Week 4 is Relationships - Matthew 6:21-7:12
Though shadowed by betrayal, a moment of lavish love reveals a redemption that waits for us in Galilee. Matthew Chapter 26a
Sermon on the Mount this Lent
Week 3 is Religion - Matthew 6:1-21
Unmasking fear-mongering leaders, Jesus dares us to risk faith over paralysis, trading buried talents for a life ignited by divine trust. Matthew Chapter 24-25
Sermon on the Mount this Lent
Week 2 is Torah & Prophets - Matthew 5:17-48
Jesus calls out the "blind guides" for their selective piety, reminding us that grace surpasses performative holiness. Matthew Chapter 23
Sermon on the Mount this Lent
Week 1 is Matthew 5:1-6 - Kingdom Identity
Jesus's humble entry dismantles false hope in worldly power and religious ritual, revealing a true faith in His sacrificial love. Matthew Chapter 21-22
- The disciples are seeking greatness. But Jesus points us to the dust. Matthew Chapter 18-20
Even though we look for security among the stone, Jesus shows us the heart of the redeemer. Matthew Chapter 16-17
God's grace, even in "crumbs," is sufficient for all who believe, regardless of their background or perceived deservingness. Matthew Chapter 14-16a
The kingdom of heaven is like: Mustard of unexpected value, Yeast of transformative grace, and the surprising truth that weeds may be the pearl of great price. Matthew Chapter 13
Jesus' miracles and teachings are clear signs of God's kingdom breaking in, but will we recognize them and demand for a sign. Matthew Chapter 12
There are just so many burdens we are yoked to, but Jesus offers a different way, a kingdom of love and rest. Take on His Yoke of Rest. Matthew Chapter 11
Jesus sends out the disciples amidst a flurry of expectations. But these serious expectations can bring the heat which only a cool cup of water can satisfy. Matthew Chapter 10
Jesus does not become unclean by touching the afflicted; instead, HE imparts healing and life. It shows the kingdom is for everyone. Matthew Chapters 8-9
From the mount, Jesus reveals the Kingdom Way. "Blessed are the poor in spirit," He proclaims, urging us to "turn the other cheek," and to pray, "Father, Your will be done." For His kingdom is at hand, and through Him, we find the Golden Way.
For Jesus is not some high priest who has no sympathy for our weaknesses and flaws. He has already been tested in every way that we are tested; but He emerged victorious, without failing God.
Jesus comes out of the water as Emmanuel, experiencing a baptism like our own.
When the world was darkest, the light came in bringing hope to the creation.
 
            Wednesdays December 4th & 11th
- Potluck Dinner 5:30PM
- Carols & Fun 6:30PM
- Wednesdays December 18th- Christmas Dinner Out 5:30PM - TBD
 
 
            Christmas / Advent Schedule
- Christmas Eve- Christmas Eve Service 4PM & 7PM- TDD Service with the Korean Church
 
 
- Christmas Day- Communion Service 10:15am
 
- Sunday December 29th- Communion Service 10:15am (just one service)
 
- January 5th- Normal Sunday Schedule
 
 
                        ![[Sunday] Home Easter - Kingdom Way - Matthew 28](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1744896317374-8FNA1Q6P0B6FQ7JRW7GP/KW+24a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Absurd - Kingdom Way - Matthew 27](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1744338501707-J2NO2HP0O71D3M1HNYV6/KW+22a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] The Thing We Hate - Kingdom Way - Matthew 26b](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1743730439101-6C4N0W2IL1JTKUJI7LSX/KW+21a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Is It I? - Kingdom Way - Matthew 26a](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1743127054247-ZE8MXJVR10Y1BOA7NARW/KW+20a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Scary Verses - Kingdom Way - Matthew 24-25](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1742408802763-G22OTNOW6QFUVW0YS920/KW+19a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Blind Burdens - Kingdom Way - Matthew 23](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1741869124512-WI6W03NFCZDX6HZP4PLK/KW+18a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Cleansing Mountains - Kingdom Way - Matthew 21-22](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1741317810947-YP41NL0M8YNVZADP9SAS/KW+17a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Stone- Kingdom Way - Matthew 16-17](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1740694917001-C7R31WQBXYACND1YN3UD/KW+15a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Crumbs - Kingdom Way - Matthew 14-16](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1740149666627-34II5T2ZOS2AW8EW4GXF/KW+14a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Mustard, Yeast, & Weeds - Kingdom Way - Matthew 13](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1739499501744-J7E4FEFMTQTJYR0NLTW0/KW+13a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Here’s Your Sign - Kingdom Way - Matthew 12](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1738879818393-E30GTETJIEFJFO6TR6ZA/KW+12a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] My Yoke is Rest - Kingdom Way - Matthew 11](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1738291633188-VX7OIM2FC42M33K0ATSR/KW+11a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Cool Cup of Water - Kingdom Way - Matthew 10](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1737683893708-WALQCOLOK3QLT3VKRG4C/KW+10a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Only Jesus Can Save Them - Kingdom Way](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1737128868946-0BPKOILFVY0JMQKA095C/KW+9a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] The Kingdom Way - Sermon on the Mount](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1736525370237-N108UHS6SDH3CNG0ZL6Q/KW+8a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Tempted - Kingdom Way](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1734719954742-MZ23B1S29KUOFKF7VLDQ/KW+7a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
    ![[Sunday] Baptism of Our Lord - Kingdom Way](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1734719672642-8Z15OJAIPU7OWJGVD0SF/KW+6a.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
    ![[Christmas Day] Christmas Light - Kingdom Way](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5852f18a20099e30cd2c01dc/1734714379466-22ATKY05IF5ZWU9TJAZB/KW+ChristmasDa.jpg) 
  
  
    
    
     
  
  
    
    
    
A call to make disciples, rooted in Jesus's enduring love, empowers even the doubting to share a love that defines the very heart of the church. Matthew Chapter 28