Join The Journey S4:235 Matthew 22-23
Oct 1, 2025
Join Emma Dotter and guest Ross Ferrans, a Watermark member and devotional writer, as they dive into Matthew 22-23. They explore how Jesus navigated tricky questions from His critics, offering profound answers about taxes and resurrection. Ross highlights the significance of loving God and our neighbors. The conversation shifts to Jesus’ strong rebuke of the religious leaders, revealing His compassion for the lost. Listeners are encouraged to align their hearts with God’s teachings and embrace a love-centered approach.
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Leading A Foundation Group For New Couples
- Ross Ferrans and his wife lead a foundation group for newly married couples (0–3 years).
- He became a leader after experiencing fruit from being in a foundation group himself.
Jesus Redirects Traps To God's Priorities
- Jesus handled hostile questions by redirecting to Scripture and God's priorities rather than the questioners' agendas.
- Ross Ferrans highlights that Jesus showed everything ultimately belongs to God, reframing the tax trap into worship and allegiance.
Scripture Implies Resurrection
- Jesus answered the Sadducees by quoting Exodus to show resurrection is implied in Scripture.
- Ross Ferrans explains that God saying "I am the God of Abraham" implies those patriarchs continue to exist with God.