What does it truly mean to live a life that counts? In a powerful exploration of Matthew's Gospel, Pastor J unpacks how Jesus isn't just another historical figure, but the divine fulfillment of centuries-old promises. Through an intricate analysis of Matthew's genealogy and twenty distinct portraits of Christ, he reveals Jesus as both the long-awaited Son of David and humanity's perfect Savior - fully human, yet fully divine. With masterful precision, Pastor J illuminates how Matthew strategically organized Jesus' family tree into three sets of fourteen generations, a deliberate nod to King David's lineage that would have resonated deeply with his Jewish audience. The sermon's heart-stirring message crystallizes in Jesus' simple yet profound command: "Follow Me." This call demands more than casual association - it requires complete life reorientation through repentance, re-centering Christ as our priority, and embracing our identity as "fishers of people." The urgency is clear: if Jesus truly is who Matthew declares Him to be - Savior, Messiah, God with us - then following Him isn't just one option among many; it's the only path to a life that truly counts.
