This passage makes a number of important connections between Jesus and OT prophecies. Each one gives us insight into Jesus and his mission.
Read Matthew 2:13-22
The Visit of the Wise Men
This passage teaches that Jesus is the king of the Jews – the promised Messiah. The coming of the wise men to worship is the beginning of the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the in-gathering of the Gentiles.
Read Matthew 2:1-12
Social Justice
This sermon focuses on the subject of social justice as it is taught in this passage and in other places of Scripture. It is a common theme in Scripture and ought to be a matter of concern for us.
Read Amos 5
No Pearls for Pigs
This sermon reflects on the fact that Jesus can call some people dogs and pigs without sin as well as Jesus’ instruction that in some situations people should not hear the gospel.
Read Matthew 7:6
Prepare to Meet Your God
In this chapter, Amos tells the people of Israel to prepare to meet with their God in the judgment that he was going to unleash upon them. The only way that we can meet with God at the end of the age with a different outcome is to to live lives that please God through the power of the gospel.
Read Amos 4
Judging Others
Jesus’ point in this passage is not to prohibit all evaluation of the behavior of others. He is forbidding a judgmental spirit. Christians are called to help each other deal with their sins, but this must be done in a humble and loving manner.
Read Matthew 7:1-5
God’s Wrath and Mercy
This passages teaches that God’s covenant people will be judged and punished if they rebel against their God. These warnings of judgment to come are motivated by mercy because God is giving his people the opportunity to repent.
Read Amos 3
What Do We Say?
Read Isaiah 12:1-6; John 4:1-26
Do Not Be Anxious
Jesus gives a number of reasons that his disciples should not be anxious and urges them to seek the kingdom of God first of all.
Read Matthew 6:25-34
Judgement on Judah and Israel
After pronouncing God’s judgment on the nations surrounding his people, Amos turn his attention to Judah and Israel.
Read Amos 2:4-16