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We spent years in Matthew. And it ends here — not with a theology lecture, but with eleven doubting disciples on a mountain, a risen Jesus who doesn’t rebuke them, and a commission that changed the world. STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nkkLG3gMG6BC7PHbM8Lm9NHdX0VMDQr6/view?usp=share_link Matthew 28:16–20 is the final exhale of the greatest story ever told. And the thing that hits hardest isn’t the Great Commission itself — it’s who Jesus gives it to. Doubters. Men who walked with Him for three years, watched Him die, heard the women say He was alive, and still showed up to that mountain unsure of what they were even looking at. And Jesus says: All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go. In this episode we ask the question nobody wants to sit with — what is doubt actually costing you? Not just spiritually. In your marriage, your calling, your obedience, your worship. Because doubt isn’t neutral. If doubt takes root, death still reigns. Whatever you’re doubting God about — that thing has taken the throne. And the only cure isn’t more effort. It’s looking at the authority of Christ and saying to everything else: you’re not my dad. We also get into the Trinity — why Jesus is equal in divinity but subordinate in function, what it means that a human being is seated on the throne right now, and why the resurrection is the proof that the one with all authority over your life actually loves you and wasn’t forced. We close with the commission: Go. Baptize. Make disciples. Teach. And the promise underneath all of it — I am with you always, to the end of the age. This is the end of Matthew. And it’s just the beginning. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20 📚 References: Ray Ortlund, John Piper, 1 Corinthians 15, Romans, Ephesians 2:8–9 🎙️ New episode every week | Verse-by-verse through the Bible 🏠 House Church Podcast housechurchkauai.com: available everywhere 💛 Support us ad-free: amenpodcast.com | Venmo: @amenpodcast | Cash App: $amenalex Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

The religious leaders just heard the news — Jesus is risen. So they bribe the guards, spread a lie, and use every political connection they have to bury it. None of it works. In this episode we’re in Matthew 28:11–15 looking at three ways people try to move God — bribery, dishonesty, and policy — and why every single one fails. Because you cannot stop what God has already done. If God is immovable, then in Christ, neither are you. FREE EPISODE STUDY GUIDE: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qZLhLS1UDeuIDtlhr-AG36UQa9YGmgKt/view?usp=share_link Listen, support and study more at amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

The tomb is empty. That changes everything. On the first Easter morning, two women showed up looking for a funeral — and got invited to a party. In this message from Matthew 28:1-10, we unpack three things the empty tomb means for your life today: you’re invited (not out of obligation, but love), God doesn’t just intervene — He gets involved, and His love for you is invincible. If the tomb lacks a body, you lack nothing. 📖 Text: Matthew 28:1–10 🎙️ Amen Podcast — expository preaching through the Gospel of Matthew Support the show: 💻 amenpodcast.com Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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In this episode, Alex walks through Matthew 27:57-61 and shows us three pictures of devotion from one of the most overlooked passages in the crucifixion story. Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, and the two Marys weren’t doing anything spectacular. They were just doing what was right in front of them — and God was working through all of it in ways they couldn’t see. If you’ve ever felt like your faithfulness doesn’t matter because it’s not big or bold or public, this one is for you. In this episode: * Why Joseph risked everything to ask Pilate for Jesus’s body * What the myrrh reveals about following Jesus in the mundane * Why sitting outside a tomb is one of the most powerful acts of devotion in Scripture * How to follow Jesus even when you can’t see where He’s leading 📖 Passage: Matthew 27:57–61 (ESV) 🎙️ Listen to Amen Podcast everywhere you get your podcasts 🌐 amenpodcast.com 💛 Support us on Venmo: @amenpodcast | Cash App: $amenalex 📲 Follow us on Instagram for daily content If this blessed you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. And leave us a rating and review — it helps us reach more people. Until then, go out and be the church. 🙏 Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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Jesus didn’t just die — He was forsaken. For 3 hours, darkness covered the land, and the Son of God cried out “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” — and the Father didn’t answer. In this episode, Alex walks through Matthew 27:46-50 and uncovers what actually happened in those 3 hours on the cross, why Jesus stopped calling God “Father,” and what it means that He declared “It is finished.” If you’ve ever felt like God went silent on you, or if you’re still secretly trying to earn what Jesus already paid for — this one’s for you. Topics covered: The 3 hours of darkness and what they represent | Why Jesus called God “God” instead of “Father” | What “It is finished” actually means for your everyday life | Why your salvation can’t be 99% — it has to be 100% | How bad theology leads us to look for salvation in the wrong places 📖 Matthew 27:46-50 | Psalm 22 | Habakkuk 1:13 | John 10:17-18 Support the show → amenpodcast.com | Venmo: @amenpodcast | Cash App: $amenalex Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Most people think they’re going to heaven. But Jesus says the road to life is narrow — and few find it. Not many. Few. In this episode of the Amen Podcast, Alex and Lokelani sit in Matthew 7:13-14, right at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, and unpack one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture. The wide road is crowded, comfortable, and covered in destruction. The narrow road is hard, lonely, and crushing — and it leads to life. We talk about: * Why the wide road isn’t just for atheists — it’s full of religious people * What the Greek word for “hard” actually means (hint: it’s about grapes) * The difference between the general call and the effectual call of God * Why you didn’t find the narrow road — it found you * What Pilgrim’s Progress teaches us about the narrow gate * The Zoe life — and how to recognize it in your own story After the Amen: Are YOU on the narrow road? 📖 Matthew 7:13-14 | Matthew 22:14 | John 10:9 | Matthew 13:44 INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/amenpodcast/ 🌐 amenpodcast.com 💸 Support us: Venmo @amenpodcast | Cash App $amenalex 📍 House Church — Kauai, Hawaii 📬 P.O. Box on our website Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who needs to hear it. Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

When the sky went dark at noon, it wasn’t just a weather event—it was God marking the moment His wrath fell on Jesus for our sin. In this episode, we explore the darkness that covered the land during Jesus’s final three hours on the cross. We dive into what darkness meant in the Old Testament, why God dwells in “unapproachable light,” and how the fear of the Lord is actually the beginning of knowing Him. Jesus entered the impenetrable darkness of God’s wrath so we could walk in His light. This changes everything. AFTER THE AMEN QUESTION: What is a small view of God that you have that needs to change? SUPPORT THE PODCAST: We’re 100% donor-funded with no ads or sponsors → Donate: amenpodcast.com → Venmo: @amenpodcast → Cash App: $amenalex CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @amenpodcast Website: amenpodcast.com If this episode encouraged you, subscribe and share it with a friend. Your support helps us keep creating content that gives Christians a bigger view of God. #Matthew27 #TheCross #Crucifixion #BiblicalTeaching #Christianity #Jesus Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

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There were two men named Jesus at the trial. One was a murderer and rebel. The other was the Messiah. The crowd chose the criminal over the Savior. But here’s the real question: Which Jesus would YOU choose today? In this message, we break down the shocking differences between Jesus Barabbas and Jesus Christ—and why we’re still tempted to follow the wrong one. From making a name for ourselves to shaking peace instead of making it, this is a challenge every Christian needs to hear. 🔑 KEY POINTS: • The choice between two different Jesus’s • Barabbas: notorious, proud, violent, self-promoting• Christ: gentle, lowly, peaceful, self-sacrificing • Why we still choose the wrong Jesus today • How Jesus switched places with Barabbas (and us) • Which Jesus does YOUR life show? ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: The Choice 2:33 - Would We Still Choose Wrong? 6:11 - Barabbas the Murderer 11:19 - Peacemakers vs Peace Shakers 14:20 - Making a Name vs Lifting His Name 20:14 - Jesus Died FOR You, Not WITH You 23:21 - After the Amen Q&A 🎽 NEW MERCH: Chi Rho “Jesus Is God” shirts available now! 👉 Shop: amenpodcast.com 💬 AFTER THE AMEN QUESTION: By examining your life, which Jesus does your life show? 📲 CONNECT WITH US: Website: amenpodcast.com Support: Venmo @amenpodcast | Cash App $amenalex If this challenged you, leave a comment and let us know which Jesus you’re choosing today. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to hear this! #Jesus #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Matthew27 #Gospel #ChristianPodcast #YoungAdults #BibleStudy Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

Why did Jesus stay completely silent when falsely accused? And what does that mean for you when people come after you? In Matthew 27:12-14, Jesus stands before Pilate while the religious leaders hurl accusations at Him—and He doesn’t say a single word. Pilate is shocked. But Jesus’s silence wasn’t weakness—it was sovereign obedience. In this episode, we break down: ✓ Why Jesus chose silence over self-defense ✓ The prophetic fulfillment of Isaiah 53 ✓ How Christ’s silence gives us a defense before God ✓ When YOU need to stop defending yourself ✓ Trusting God’s sovereignty when falsely accused ✓ Real-life examples of choosing silence over conflict The hard truth: Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is shut up and trust God. Not every attack needs a response. Not every accusation deserves your energy. Jesus didn’t defend Himself so that WE would have a defense on Judgment Day. That changes everything. Question for you: Where in your life do you need to stand silent before your accusers? SUPPORT THIS MINISTRY: 💰 Venmo: @amenpodcast 💰 Cash App: $amenalex 🌐 Website: amenpodcast.com CONNECT WITH US: 📍 House Church - Meeting in our garage in Kauai, Hawaii 📧 Questions? DM us on Instagram If this episode helped you, hit that like button and subscribe for weekly biblical content made for young adults navigating faith in the real world. #JesusTrial #BiblicalWisdom #ChristianPodcast #Matthew27 #FaithInAction #SovereignGod #YoungAdultChristian #AmenPodcast Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe