“And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority and not as their scribes.” – Matthew 7:28-29

I love great preaching. The reason is not because of the crafty organization of a man’s words but rather because it enables me to better understand the meaning of a text and walk away changed. Great preachers essentially get “out of the way” and point us to the unchanging, eternal, and perfect Word of God. I pray every Sunday that, whatever side of the pulpit I am on, I walk away astonished and marvel at Jesus and His Word even more than the week before. I believe that we can come expecting to be changed by His Word and marvel at the unchanging truth it presents. Are you fired up for Sunday yet?

The above text is the result of the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher that ever lived. Now, what they did with their astonishment and what we do may be different perhaps. However, I am praying that, as we continue on in the series and hear more from Jesus, we will be astonished and experience the kind of life-change that Jesus intended. This week, we are looking at Jesus’ introduction to His sermon. Every great sermon has a clear proposition, and Jesus is going to lay out a clear statement that will grab the audience’s attention and have them hanging on every word that follows. Read Matthew 5:17-20 in preparation for Sunday.

Be sure to listen to the worship set as you prepare for worship.

Love you, Church!

Nate Lott
Myerstown Campus & Small Groups Pastor

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