Matthew 12:38-13:9

February 17, 2019

Matthew 12:38-13:9

Preacher: Bill Bottger

Series: Matthew

Passage: Matthew 12:38-13:9

Service Type: Sunday Morning

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When entering the job market for the first time employers generally do not have high expectations. They patiently wait for the new employee to develop skill and knowledge in their particular field. Study and practice will lead the apprentice to be a journeyman and the student to the level of a teacher. Shortly after becoming a Christian, God does not require us to win the world although He does expect us to mature. Study and practice will bring about the maturity that God desires. 2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (NIV) In Hebrews 5:12 Paul expresses a bit of frustration by the lack of growth in the Hebrew believers when he wrote, “In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers,...”(NIV). God delights in our progress and it should be our goal to please Him in our walks. Something to think about...