In this study from Matthew 6:25-34, we examine Jesus’ repeated command not to be anxious and confront the common misconception that anxiety is merely a weakness rather than sin. Just as anger, lust, lying, revenge, and the love of money are condemned in the Sermon on the Mount, so too is anxiety. Jesus teaches…
In this study from Matthew 5 and 6, we examine Jesus’ correction of wrong attitudes—particularly seeking honor from men and the love of money. Jesus teaches that giving, praying, and fasting must be done in secret (Matthew 6:1–18), with the Father alone as our rewarder. He then warns that earthly treasure captures the heart…
In this study on Matthew 6:9–13, part of the broader command in Matthew 28:20 to teach “all that Jesus commanded,” the focus is on how Jesus taught His disciples to pray. Rather than repeating a formula mechanically, believers are instructed to approach God as “Our Father,” recognizing both His intimate love and sovereign power….
In this continuation of the All That Jesus Taught study, this message explores Matthew 6 and Jesus’ command that giving, prayer, and fasting must be done in secret before God rather than to gain honor from men. It contrasts Old Covenant practices such as public tithing with New Covenant principles of cheerful, voluntary, proportionate…
In this study from Matthew 5, we examine Jesus’ radical commands concerning revenge, mercy, lending, and loving our enemies. Moving beyond the letter of the law to the spirit of Christ’s teaching, this message explains what it truly means to “turn the other cheek,” lend without expecting return, bless those who curse us, and…
In this study on All That Jesus Taught, we examine Matthew 5:33–37 and Christ’s command that our “yes” must be yes and our “no” must be no. Jesus raises the standard beyond the Old Testament prohibition of false witness and calls His disciples to radical inner truthfulness empowered by the Holy Spirit, the Spirit…
In this message from the “All That Jesus Taught” series, the focus is on Matthew 5:27–32, where Jesus declares that lusting after a woman is adultery in the heart and that divorce (except for unchastity) also constitutes adultery. The teaching emphasizes that overcoming anger, lust, and compromise requires more than outward religion—it demands the…
In this continuation of the “All That Jesus Taught” series based on Matthew 28:20, this message emphasizes that Jesus came not only to forgive sins but to save His people from them (Matthew 1:21). Focusing particularly on anger and lust from the Sermon on the Mount, the study challenges believers to examine whether they…
In this study, we examine Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 28:20 and the Sermon on the Mount that true discipleship means teaching believers to obey everything He commanded—especially in the areas of anger and lust. Jesus raised the Old Covenant standard from avoiding murder and adultery to dealing with anger and lust at the heart…
In this continuation of “All That Jesus Taught,” we examine Jesus’ sobering words in Matthew 5:20 that our righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees if we are to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Moving beyond external obedience, Jesus exposes the heart-level sin behind anger, bitterness, and unreconciled relationships, revealing that internal…
In this continuing study on All That Jesus Taught (Matthew 28:20), we examine Jesus’ words in Matthew 5:13–20 where He calls His disciples to be the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world.” Emphasizing quality over quantity, this message highlights how God often works through a faithful remnant—whether in Genesis, Jeremiah,…
In this continuation of the study on “All That Jesus Taught” from Matthew 28:20, this message examines the final Beatitudes in Matthew 5:9–12, focusing on the marks of true sons of God: peacemaking, standing for righteousness, and enduring persecution for Christ’s sake. A genuine disciple pursues peace by dying to self, refuses grumbling and…
In this study from Matthew 5, we examine what it truly means to hunger and thirst for righteousness as part of fulfilling the neglected half of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:20). Jesus teaches that desperate longing for holiness, mercy toward others, and purity of heart are essential characteristics of true disciples. Drawing from Jeremiah…
In this lesson from the “All That Jesus Taught” series, we begin exploring the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7), focusing on the first three Beatitudes: being poor in spirit, mourning over sin, and walking in meekness. Jesus spoke these words primarily to His disciples, revealing the foundational attitudes required to possess the Kingdom…
In this continuation of our study on All That Jesus Taught, we examine Matthew 28:20 and clarify that Jesus did not command believers to replicate His healing ministry, but to teach disciples to obey everything He commanded. By comparing Matthew 10, Mark 16, Luke 22, and John 14, we see that Christ distinguished between…
In this lesson from the All That Jesus Taught series, we examine the often-neglected command in Matthew 28:20—Jesus’ instruction to teach believers to obey all that He commanded. While much emphasis is placed on evangelism and baptism, true fulfillment of the Great Commission requires forming disciples who walk in lifelong obedience. This study challenges…
In this lesson from the All That Jesus Taught series, we examine Jesus’ command “Follow Me” (Matthew 4:19) and uncover the profound meaning of biblical discipleship. Christ, though fully God, emptied Himself of divine privileges (Philippians 2:6) and became fully man (1 Timothy 2:5), tempted in all points as we are (Hebrews 4:15), so…
This study continues an in-depth examination of all that Jesus taught, focusing on the often-neglected command to teach believers obedience to everything Christ commanded. Tracing the consistent biblical message of repentance from John the Baptist through Jesus, the apostles, and Pentecost, it clarifies the true nature of the Kingdom of God—not material prosperity or…
This study explores the often-neglected half of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:20—Jesus’ command to teach disciples to obey all that He commanded. Using Jesus’ own words, the message contrasts conversion-focused Christianity with true discipleship, emphasizing obedience, undivided loyalty to God, and worship in spirit and truth. Believers are challenged to examine their…
In this teaching from Matthew 21–22, Jesus exposes the danger of religious hypocrisy by contrasting outward profession with inward obedience. Through the parables of the vineyard, the cornerstone, and the wedding feast, He reveals that God’s Kingdom is entrusted only to those who repent, bear fruit, and submit to being broken. Religious knowledge, activity,…
In this video, Zac Poonen teaches that the Great Commission extends far beyond conversion and baptism, calling believers to a lifelong pursuit of obedience to everything Jesus commanded. He challenges churches that prioritize music, programs, or outward excellence over the spiritual maturity of their members, stressing that true discipleship requires teaching people not just…
This video explores the often-neglected second half of the Great Commission—Jesus’ command to teach believers to obey all that He commanded. While evangelism brings people into the body of Christ, true discipleship transforms them into functioning, Christlike members through sustained teaching, shepherding, and obedience. Using Scripture, practical illustrations, and decades of ministry experience, the…