Matthew Study #26

What did John the Baptist mean when he said, "Every tree that does not bear GOOD fruit will be thrown into the fire?" Pastor Mark Pierce from Church Requel studies Matthew 3:9-10 and considers the fruitful life.

Matthew Study #25

What did John the Baptist (and later Jesus) mean when he called the Pharisees and Sadducees a "brood of vipers?" You'll be surprised! What can we learn from John's message? Join Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel as he studies Matthew 3:7-8.

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Matthew Study #24

What was the attraction of John the Baptist? Would you have walked for a whole day just to see a man wearing a camel's hair jacket and leather belt? People from all over the region of Judea came to hear John speak. Today we find out why.

Marrow of Christianity

Have you ever wondered what is at the very marrow of our Christian faith? This week, Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel looks at Matthew 3 and the topic of repentance. Is repentance just a one time thing for Christ followers or an ongoing, daily attitude?

Matthew Study #23

What was the significance of the words of Matthew 3 describing John the Baptist as "preparing the way?" And what was the camel's hair coat and leather belt all about? Find out the answers by listening to today's Bible study from Pastor Mark Pierce of Church Requel.

Matthew Study #22

Today we look at Matthew 3:1-6 and learn about John the Baptist. He was the herald, preaching the good news of the coming king, Jesus Christ. His message was to repent. What did he mean by this? Join Pastor Mark Pierce from Church Requel in this continuing Bible Study from the Gospel of Matthew.

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Matthew Study #21

Today, on this first day of 2009, we launch into chapter 3 of Matthew's gospel. We leave behind Jesus' infancy and fast forward 30 years. Matthew chooses to begin his story of the adult life of Jesus by first telling us about the adult life of John the Baptist. This remarkable man, whom Jesus said there was none greater, forms the core of our Bible study today.