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YHWH (pronounced Yah-way) is the Hebrew name for God’s personal name revealed to Moses in the book of Exodus. In fact, the book of Exodus has some of the most explicit and impacting self-revelations by God in the entire Bible. The second book of the Torah, Exodus is not just a record of God’s actions to rescue His people; It is a personal record and account of God’s person, character, and nature on full display for all the nations to see and revere Him alone. So join us this year as we dive into our study of Exodus, to see YHWH on Display, in all of His tremendous, beautiful, mysterious, and intimate glory, power, sovereignty, and love.

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Micah Labovitch - June 4, 2023

Being Disciples of King Jesus

The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Follow King Jesus?
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There is no gray area when following Jesus. Once you believe in Him and decide to follow Him, there is no going back to how things used to be. Today, we hear about the cost of following Jesus. But with that cost comes huge reward.

Scripture References: Matthew 9:36-38, Matthew 10:1-42

Related Topics: Christian Living, Disciple Making, Disciples, Following Jesus, Life with Jesus, Repentance | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Follow King Jesus?"

As we finished our sermon series in Ezra and Nehemiah, you may have gotten a sense that the story was still… incomplete. The Lord restored His remnant people and rebuilt His kingdom, but the old patterns of sin and rebellion returned all over again. And for 400 years, God’s people cried out, waiting for the King of the Kingdom to come. Well, in the Gospel of Matthew, the answer finally comes. We encounter at last the good news of the arrival of the long-anticipated king. And his name is Jesus. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah long for the Savior King; the Psalms resonate with the Savior King; and, as we saw at Advent, the whole bible ultimately points to this Savior King: Jesus Christ. But who is King Jesus? What did He say? And how can we know Him even now? Join us this Spring, Summer, and Fall as we meet King Jesus face-to-face in the Gospel of Matthew, seeking to truly experience personally the Good News of King Jesus together.

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The First Paths to King Jesus

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The Gospel of Matthew was written primarily to a Jewish audience to pursuade them that Jesus is the long awaited messiah of the Isrealites. Through the beginning of the book, which traces Jesus' lineage, through the story of Jesus' birth and early years, Matthew includes much supporting scripture and themes that mirror the Isrealites history. Though it was written to Jews, it's also relevant to us today, causing us to wrestle with who we think He is and whether or not we will find our ultimate hope and fulfillment in King Jesus.

Scripture References: Matthew 1:1-25, Matthew 2:1-23, Genesis 12:1-3, 2 Samuel 7:12-17, Hosea 11:1

Related Topics: Following Jesus, God With Us, God's Will, Jesus, Knowing God, Knowing God | More Messages from Micah Labovitch | Download Audio

From Series: "The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Follow King Jesus?"

As we finished our sermon series in Ezra and Nehemiah, you may have gotten a sense that the story was still… incomplete. The Lord restored His remnant people and rebuilt His kingdom, but the old patterns of sin and rebellion returned all over again. And for 400 years, God’s people cried out, waiting for the King of the Kingdom to come. Well, in the Gospel of Matthew, the answer finally comes. We encounter at last the good news of the arrival of the long-anticipated king. And his name is Jesus. The books of Ezra and Nehemiah long for the Savior King; the Psalms resonate with the Savior King; and, as we saw at Advent, the whole bible ultimately points to this Savior King: Jesus Christ. But who is King Jesus? What did He say? And how can we know Him even now? Join us this Spring, Summer, and Fall as we meet King Jesus face-to-face in the Gospel of Matthew, seeking to truly experience personally the Good News of King Jesus together.

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Matthew 1:1-25, Matthew 2:1-23

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The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Follow King Jesus?
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The Humble Beginnings of King Jesus' Ministry

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Matthew 3:1-17, Matthew 4:1-17

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Micah Labovitch

Matthew 4:18-25, Matthew 5:1-16

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The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Follow King Jesus?
May 7, 2023
Being Conquered by King Jesus

Micah Labovitch

Matthew 5:17-48

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The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Follow King Jesus?
May 14, 2023
Being Children Like King Jesus

Micah Labovitch

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The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Follow King Jesus?
May 21, 2023
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Micah Labovitch

Matthew 7:13-29

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The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Follow King Jesus?
May 28, 2023
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Micah Labovitch

Matthew 8:1-34, Matthew 9:1-36

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The Gospel of Matthew: Will You Follow King Jesus?
June 4, 2023
Being Disciples of King Jesus

Micah Labovitch

Matthew 9:36-38, Matthew 10:1-42

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Exodus: YHWH On Display #31 - YHWH Faces His Friend (47:49)

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Date: May 05, 2025

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