HeyJaredValley Community Church
Weekly Bible study resources from Valley Community Church. Traralgon and Latrobe Valley. Victoria, Australia.
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Jesus Coming Down the Mountain | Week 6 (opens the original)
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In Matthew 9:14–17, Jesus challenges the assumptions of John the Baptist’s disciples, who expect the Messiah to fit within familiar patterns of religious devotion. Through the images of the bridegroom, new cloth and new wineskins, Jesus declares that His arrival changes everything. This message invites us to recognise who stands before us and to approach God without limits, open to where He may lead and what His grace might accomplish in our lives.
Jesus Coming Down the Mountain | Week 5 (opens the original)
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Matthew’s conversion story reveals the heart of Jesus’ mission: extending grace to sinners rather than rewarding self-righteousness. In Matthew 9:9–13, Jesus challenges the Pharisees’ distorted view of holiness, quoting Hosea: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” This message explores the danger of trusting our own goodness, the persistent grace of God throughout Scripture, and Matthew’s enduring humility as one who simply met Jesus, followed Him, and was never the same again.
Jesus Coming Down the Mountain | Week 3 (opens the original)
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In Matthew 8:18–22, Jesus challenges two would-be followers whose expectations of discipleship are misplaced. One is too quick to commit, overlooking the cost; the other hesitates, treating devotion as one priority among many. Jesus refuses to flatter the crowd or lower the bar. Following Him means choosing the narrow, unexpected path of sacrifice—but the homeless Son of Man is also the eternal King, and His costly path ultimately leads to life and glory.
Jesus: Coming down the Mountain | Week 2 (opens the original)
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In Matthew 8:5 - 13, Jesus holds up a surprising example of genuine faith: a Roman centurion. As a foreign military officer and representative of Israel’s occupiers, he was the last person many expected to belong in God’s Kingdom. Yet his compassion, humility and confidence in Jesus’ authority proved more remarkable than the meticulous rule-keeping of the religious leaders. This message explores the difference between outward religion and authentic devotion, reminding us that faith is not merely
Jesus: Coming Down the Mountain | Week 1 (opens the original)
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Reading: Matthew 8:1–4 What does Jesus' encounter with the leper reveal about the heart of God? In this message we explore one of the most confronting moments in Matthew's Gospel, where Jesus reaches out and touches the person everyone else avoided. Along the way we consider the remarkable faith of the leper, why Matthew chose to include this story, and who we are in this story. As we approach Jesus in faith, we discover that He still does what only He can do: "I will; be clean."
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