Living Truth

“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward…” (Matthew 10:24-33) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward…” (Matthew 10:24-33) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

Pastor Michael continues through the book of Matthew in our verse-by-verse series. He shows us Jesus' return to a place that first rejected Him and importance of not giving up on people after just one encounter with them.

“Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward…” (Matthew 10:34-42) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be as wary as serpents, and as innocent as doves. But be on guard against people, for they will hand you over to the courts and flog you in their synagogues; and you will even be brought before governors and kings on My account, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles…” (Matthew 10:7-23) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be as wary as serpents, and as innocent as doves. But be on guard against people, for they will hand you over to the courts and flog you in their synagogues; and you will even be brought before governors and kings on My account, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles…” (Matthew 10:7-23) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

The story of Gideon ends with a study in Judges 8.

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be as wary as serpents, and as innocent as doves. But be on guard against people, for they will hand you over to the courts and flog you in their synagogues; and you will even be brought before governors and kings on My account, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles…” (Matthew 10:7-23) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples…” (Matthew 9:35-10:7) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

Guest speaker, Cory Nickols, of Destiny Rescue, teaches from Ruth 2 and speaks of the work of this great ministry that helps rescue children from sex trafficking.

“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples…” (Matthew 9:35-10:7) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples…” (Matthew 9:35-10:7) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

“While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples…” (Matthew 9:18-26) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

Judges 7

“While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples…” (Matthew 9:18-26) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

“While he was saying this, a synagogue leader came and knelt before him and said, “My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live.” Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples…” (Matthew 9:18-26) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

Pastor Michael continues through the book of Matthew, addressing one of the most controversial verses in the bible.

“Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast…” (Matthew 9:14-17) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

“Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast…” (Matthew 9:14-17) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

“Then John’s disciples came and asked him, “How is it that we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while he is with them? The time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast…” (Matthew 9:14-17) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

Judges 6:25-40

“Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”…” (Matthew 9:1-13) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected] Donate: www.walkintruth.com

“Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”…” (Matthew 9:1-13) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

Matthew 15:21-28

“Jesus stepped into a boat, crossed over and came to his own town. 2 Some men brought to him a paralyzed man, lying on a mat. When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the man, “Take heart, son; your sins are forgiven.” At this, some of the teachers of the law said to themselves, “This fellow is blaspheming!”…” (Matthew 9:1-13) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go…” (Matthew 8:28-34) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go…” (Matthew 8:28-34) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

Judges 6

“When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go…” (Matthew 8:28-34) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go…” (Matthew 8:18-27) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

Believe it or not, if you have doubts and questions about your Christian faith, you’re not alone. The recent Deconstruction Movement phenomenon has a number of Christians rethinking what parts of the Bible they identify with. But is the movement simply about having doubts? Pastor Michael recently invited Red Pen Logic’s Apologist Tim Barnett - or Mr. B - to discuss this topic. Download the Free Walk in Truth App in your app store In these series, Pastor Michael Lantz and others on the Walk in Truth team discuss topics we face in our life from a Christian perspective. Email your thoughts and questions to [email protected]

Matthew 15:1-20

“When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go…” (Matthew 8:18-27) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“When Jesus saw the crowd around him, he gave orders to cross to the other side of the lake. Then a teacher of the law came to him and said, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go…” (Matthew 8:18-27) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy. Then Jesus said to him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”…” (Matthew 8:1-17) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

Judges 5

“Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy. Then Jesus said to him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”…” (Matthew 8:1-17) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy. Then Jesus said to him, “See that you don’t tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”…” (Matthew 8:1-17) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

Matthew 14:34-36

“For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves…” (Matthew 7:13-29) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves…” (Matthew 7:13-29) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.…” (Philippians 2, Luke 2:21-35) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.…” (Philippians 2, Luke 2:21-35) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

Christmas Eve Service 2023 with a message from Galatians includes a special video interview which expresses the "spirit of adoption."

“Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.…” (Philippians 2, Luke 2:21-35) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you…” (Luke 1) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you…” (Luke 1) Part 2 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

Judges 4:8-24

“In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you…” (Luke 1) Part 1 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]

“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.…” (Matthew 7:1-12) Part 3 of 3 Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God’s truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today’s issues, trends, and culture. Leave your question or comment [email protected]