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The Grove Covenant Church
Your Kingdom Come: The Rise of the Messiah, Part 5
Join us as we explore the Gospel of Matthew and discover the arrival of God’s kingdom through the life and ministry of Jesus. Through this sermon series, we will learn what it truly means to live as faithful citizens of God's kingdom by following the teachings and example of Jesus.
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August 30, 2026
Pastor Stacey Littlefield
Matthew 4.1-11
August 30, 2026
Pastor Stacey Littlefield
Matthew 4.1-11
A Question to Ponder
Mother Teresa told Father Kavanaugh that we often cling to craving clarity when we really need trust. When you go on a vacation or start a new project, are you the type of person who needs a detailed, step-by-step itinerary (seeking full clarity), or are you content to just show up, wing it, and trust how things unfold?
Mother Teresa told Father Kavanaugh that we often cling to craving clarity when we really need trust. When you go on a vacation or start a new project, are you the type of person who needs a detailed, step-by-step itinerary (seeking full clarity), or are you content to just show up, wing it, and trust how things unfold?
A Question to Ponder
Why do you think we tend to crave clarity about our future rather than cultivating trust in God for today? In what area of your life right now are you being invited to choose trust over clarity?
Why do you think we tend to crave clarity about our future rather than cultivating trust in God for today? In what area of your life right now are you being invited to choose trust over clarity?
A Question to Ponder
Verse 1 specifically says that Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted. Why is it important to see that God intentionally directed this moment, rather than Jesus just stumbling into a surprise attack by the enemy? What does this reveal about God’s authority over Satan?
Verse 1 specifically says that Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted. Why is it important to see that God intentionally directed this moment, rather than Jesus just stumbling into a surprise attack by the enemy? What does this reveal about God’s authority over Satan?
A Question to Ponder
Think about how Adam failed his test in a perfect garden, and how the nation of Israel failed their tests during 40 years in the wilderness. Jesus went into a harsh desert for 40 days and faced the same kinds of temptations, yet remained completely faithful to God. What does His victory reveal about who Jesus is and what He came to accomplish?
Think about how Adam failed his test in a perfect garden, and how the nation of Israel failed their tests during 40 years in the wilderness. Jesus went into a harsh desert for 40 days and faced the same kinds of temptations, yet remained completely faithful to God. What does His victory reveal about who Jesus is and what He came to accomplish?
The Bible Project: Matthew
Follow the link below to watch part 1 of the Bible Project's video on the Gospel of Matthew.
https://bibleproject.com/videos/matthew-1-13/Weekly Prayer
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.