The sermon discusses Matthew the Apostle’s significance, particularly his unique focus on money and treasures in his Gospel. It highlights how Matthew, a former tax collector, transformed his understanding of wealth, emphasizing spiritual riches over material ones. The content explores biblical passages illustrating this theme, underscoring Jesus’ teachings about heavenly treasures.
12 Disciples of Jesus: Mathew – Part 1
The sermon discusses Matthew the Apostle’s conversion, highlighting his background as a tax collector and his decision to follow Jesus, forsaking his lucrative position. It emphasizes the simplicity of Jesus’ call to “Follow me,” illustrating the importance of dedication to God, as demonstrated by Matthew’s establishment of a feast to bring others to Christ.
12 Disciples of Jesus: Peter – Part 1
Simon, as he was born, was born in the small town of Bethsaida, which is on the north side of Galilee. “Now Philip was of Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter.” (John 1:44) His name was Jonah, or Simon, son of Jonas, while Jonah is what he’s called. So his father’s name was Jonah. And at some point, Peter, his wife, his brother Andrew, and his mother-in-law moved to the bigger town of Capernaum, where Jesus would come to live after he was rejected at Nazareth. He became a believer when Andrew, his brother, introduced him to the Lord Jesus Christ.
