The Gospel of the Water and the Spirit: The Gospel of Matthew Volume 1 Castos https://english-119.castos.com The Gospel of Matthew Sermon series you are now listening to covers all twenty-eight chapters of the Gospel of Matthew across four volumes. This first volume covers chapters one through six. The content consists of sermons by Pastor Paul C. Jong. The very first thing Jesus did as He began His public ministry was to receive baptism from John at the Jordan River. Through that baptism He had all the sins of the world passed on to Him once and for all, and after He was judged through the blood of the Cross, He rose again and fulfilled all righteousness. This book proclaims, in order, the baptism of Jesus, by which He fulfilled all righteousness; the promised salvation and the assurance of the remission of sins; Jesus, who called His disciples and gave the Sermon on the Mount; and a life lived by believing in the righteousness of God. Through the sermons of Pastor Paul C. Jong, which expound the genealogy and the birth, the worship of the wise men from the East, the temptation in the wilderness, the calling of the disciples, the Beatitudes, and the Lord’s Prayer, it proclaims the gospel of the water and the Spirit, which is the basis of the remission of sins, and the way of living by believing in that righteousness and praying to the Father. ● Scripture quotations used in this book are from the ‘New King James Version (NKJV)’, ‘American Standard Version (ASV)’. ● This audiobook is an original human creation based on the sermons of Rev. Paul C. Jong. To provide clear delivery and a comfortable listening experience, AI technology was employed only for the voice generation. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:39 +0000 en Copyright © 2026 Hephzibah Publishing House https://episodes.castos.com/63523b79413e35-56452255/images/English-119.jpg The Gospel of the Water and the Spirit: The Gospel of Matthew Volume 1 https://english-119.castos.com The Gospel of Matthew Sermon series you are now listening to covers all twenty-eight chapters of the Gospel of Matthew across four volumes. This first volume covers chapters one through six. The content consists of sermons by Pastor Paul C. Jong. The very first thing Jesus did as He began His public ministry was to receive baptism from John at the Jordan River. Through that baptism He had all the sins of the world passed on to Him once and for all, and after He was judged through the blood of the Cross, He rose again and fulfilled all righteousness. This book proclaims, in order, the baptism of Jesus, by which He fulfilled all righteousness; the promised salvation and the assurance of the remission of sins; Jesus, who called His disciples and gave the Sermon on the Mount; and a life lived by believing in the righteousness of God. Through the sermons of Pastor Paul C. Jong, which expound the genealogy and the birth, the worship of the wise men from the East, the temptation in the wilderness, the calling of the disciples, the Beatitudes, and the Lord’s Prayer, it proclaims the gospel of the water and the Spirit, which is the basis of the remission of sins, and the way of living by believing in that righteousness and praying to the Father. ● Scripture quotations used in this book are from the ‘New King James Version (NKJV)’, ‘American Standard Version (ASV)’. ● This audiobook is an original human creation based on the sermons of Rev. Paul C. Jong. To provide clear delivery and a comfortable listening experience, AI technology was employed only for the voice generation. The New Life Mission episodic The Gospel of Matthew Sermon series you are now listening to covers all twenty-eight chapters of the Gospel of Matthew across four volumes. This first volume covers chapters one through six. The content consists of sermons by Pastor Paul C. Jong. The very first thing Jesus did as He began His public ministry was to receive baptism from John at the Jordan River. Through that baptism He had all the sins of the world passed on to Him once and for all, and after He was judged through the blood of the Cross, He rose again and fulfilled all righteousness. This book proclaims, in order, the baptism of Jesus, by which He fulfilled all righteousness; the promised salvation and the assurance of the remission of sins; Jesus, who called His disciples and gave the Sermon on the Mount; and a life lived by believing in the righteousness of God. Through the sermons of Pastor Paul C. Jong, which expound the genealogy and the birth, the worship of the wise men from the East, the temptation in the wilderness, the calling of the disciples, the Beatitudes, and the Lord’s Prayer, it proclaims the gospel of the water and the Spirit, which is the basis of the remission of sins, and the way of living by believing in that righteousness and praying to the Father. ● Scripture quotations used in this book are from the ‘New King James Version (NKJV)’, ‘American Standard Version (ASV)’. ● This audiobook is an original human creation based on the sermons of Rev. Paul C. Jong. To provide clear delivery and a comfortable listening experience, AI technology was employed only for the voice generation. The New Life Mission shin2954@naver.com false https://feeds.castos.com/6q90d yes <![CDATA[Preface]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:39 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657491 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/preface The Gospel of Matthew is one of the books of the Bible that most clearly reveals the gospel of the water and the Spirit. In particular, in chapter 3, verses 13 through 17, there is recorded the word that reveals when and how Jesus had the sin of the world transferred to Him, and why He had to receive baptism from John. When we read the word of Matthew chapters 1 through 6 contained in this book, we must first engrave in our hearts this work that Jesus accomplished at the Jordan River. For only when we know the work of the baptism through which our sins were passed on to Jesus can we clearly believe in His salvation.

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]]> full 1 false The Gospel of Matthew is one of the books of the Bible that most clearly reveals the gospel of the water and the Spirit. In particular, in chapter 3, verses 13 through 17, there is recorded the word that reveals when and how Jesus had the sin of the world transferred to Him, and why He had to receive baptism from John. When we read the word of Matthew chapters 1 through 6 contained in this book, we must first engrave in our hearts this work that Jesus accomplished at the Jordan River. For only when we know the work of the baptism through which our sins were passed on to Jesus can we clearly believe in His salvation.

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]]> 00:15:45 <![CDATA[Ch01_01_Sermon_The promise of salvation engraved in the names of people (Matthew 1:1–6)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:36 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657490 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch01-01-sermon-the-promise-of-salvation-engraved-in-the-names-of-people-matthew-11-6 Matthew opens its first chapter with the names of people. One man begets a son, and that son continues on to the next generation. While the names go on, the lives of many generations pass by. But the person who reads this record does not need to wait until he reaches the end to find out whom the story is about. This is because he meets Jesus Christ in the first sentence.

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]]> full 2 false Matthew opens its first chapter with the names of people. One man begets a son, and that son continues on to the next generation. While the names go on, the lives of many generations pass by. But the person who reads this record does not need to wait until he reaches the end to find out whom the story is about. This is because he meets Jesus Christ in the first sentence.

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]]> 00:25:29 <![CDATA[Ch01_02_Sermon_Even when the throne is inherited， faith must be established anew (Matthew 1:7–11)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:32 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657489 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch01-02-sermon-even-when-the-throne-is-inherited-faith-must-be-established-anew-matthew-17-11 One who is born as the son of a king inherits his father’s name. But rightly inheriting everything his father enjoyed is another matter. In Matthew 1:7–11, the kings after David appear one after another. The genealogy continues, but the lives that those names bring to mind differ from one another.

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]]> full 3 false One who is born as the son of a king inherits his father’s name. But rightly inheriting everything his father enjoyed is another matter. In Matthew 1:7–11, the kings after David appear one after another. The genealogy continues, but the lives that those names bring to mind differ from one another.

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]]> 00:25:54 <![CDATA[Ch01_03_Sermon_The history that reaches Christ even after the captivity (Matthew 1:12–17)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:27 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657488 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch01-03-sermon-the-history-that-reaches-christ-even-after-the-captivity-matthew-112-17 In the genealogy of Matthew chapter 1, the event of being carried away to Babylon is recorded. This event, which came after the names of the kings, brings to mind the reality that the nation had fallen. Yet the next sentence does not end with that fall. The names of the people born after they were carried away to Babylon continue.

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]]> full 4 false In the genealogy of Matthew chapter 1, the event of being carried away to Babylon is recorded. This event, which came after the names of the kings, brings to mind the reality that the nation had fallen. Yet the next sentence does not end with that fall. The names of the people born after they were carried away to Babylon continue.

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]]> 00:25:50 <![CDATA[Ch01_04_Sermon_All people must believe in the Lord (Matthew 1:18–21)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:23 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657487 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch01-04-sermon-all-people-must-believe-in-the-lord-matthew-118-21 As we celebrate Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus. When the baby Jesus was born on this earth, He was born from the body of the virgin Mary. Before that baby Jesus was born, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). Sinners must know Jesus, and they must also know the fact that Jesus came precisely for them.

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]]> full 5 false As we celebrate Christmas, we celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus. When the baby Jesus was born on this earth, He was born from the body of the virgin Mary. Before that baby Jesus was born, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). Sinners must know Jesus, and they must also know the fact that Jesus came precisely for them.

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]]> 00:17:40 <![CDATA[Ch01_05_Sermon_Jesus the Savior (Matthew 1:18–25)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:18 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657486 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch01-05-sermon-jesus-the-savior-matthew-118-25 The years go by and the world is in turmoil, but even so, the gospel is still being spread. When we look at the word of Matthew 1:18–25, Christmas comes to mind. Usually, when preaching on the birth of Jesus at Christmas, one begins with this word and then preaches Matthew chapter 2, Luke chapters 1 and 2, and John chapter 1 in order. But even when it is not Christmas, I want to share grace together with you about Jesus the Savior through this word. I hope that we will think of Jesus a little more in our hearts, receive Him with hearts at ease, obtain comfort through the Lord, have faith, and be blessed in both spirit and body.

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]]> full 6 false The years go by and the world is in turmoil, but even so, the gospel is still being spread. When we look at the word of Matthew 1:18–25, Christmas comes to mind. Usually, when preaching on the birth of Jesus at Christmas, one begins with this word and then preaches Matthew chapter 2, Luke chapters 1 and 2, and John chapter 1 in order. But even when it is not Christmas, I want to share grace together with you about Jesus the Savior through this word. I hope that we will think of Jesus a little more in our hearts, receive Him with hearts at ease, obtain comfort through the Lord, have faith, and be blessed in both spirit and body.

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]]> 00:31:17 <![CDATA[Ch01_06_Sermon_The God of salvation (Matthew 1:18–23)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:13 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657485 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch01-06-sermon-the-god-of-salvation-matthew-118-23 Jesus said, “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8). I think this age is especially an age in which the authority of the saints is being greatly broken. When we look at the world, we keenly feel that it is an age of darkness, and this present age seems to be a gloomy age with no hope for the future, whether spiritually or physically. But God has said that He will compensate the born-again saints for all the suffering they have undergone for the Lord’s sake while living on this earth. Because we have something to be compensated for, no matter how gloomy this world may be, we have hope both spiritually and physically.

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]]> full 7 false Jesus said, “Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” (Luke 18:8). I think this age is especially an age in which the authority of the saints is being greatly broken. When we look at the world, we keenly feel that it is an age of darkness, and this present age seems to be a gloomy age with no hope for the future, whether spiritually or physically. But God has said that He will compensate the born-again saints for all the suffering they have undergone for the Lord’s sake while living on this earth. Because we have something to be compensated for, no matter how gloomy this world may be, we have hope both spiritually and physically.

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]]> 00:20:26 <![CDATA[Ch01_07_Sermon_Give thanks to God (Matthew 1:18–23)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:09 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657484 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch01-07-sermon-give-thanks-to-god-matthew-118-23 The greatest thing in this world is that God came to this earth. That Jesus, who is God, loved us, gave up the throne of heavenly glory, and came to this earth is the greatest event in heaven and on earth, in this universe. There can be no news as amazing and miraculous as the fact that God put on human flesh and came to this earth. There are many events in this world, and we see many things, but where is there anything greater than this, that God came to this earth? And there can be nothing that remains more deeply in our hearts than that God loved us and came to this earth.

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]]> full 8 false The greatest thing in this world is that God came to this earth. That Jesus, who is God, loved us, gave up the throne of heavenly glory, and came to this earth is the greatest event in heaven and on earth, in this universe. There can be no news as amazing and miraculous as the fact that God put on human flesh and came to this earth. There are many events in this world, and we see many things, but where is there anything greater than this, that God came to this earth? And there can be nothing that remains more deeply in our hearts than that God loved us and came to this earth.

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]]> 00:24:22 <![CDATA[Ch02_01_Sermon_The words “I will worship” and the people who fell down before the baby (Matthew 2:1–12)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:05 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657483 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch02-01-sermon-the-words-i-will-worship-and-the-people-who-fell-down-before-the-baby-matthew-21 There is a distance between saying that we respect someone and laying down our own will before that person. In today’s text, which tells of the birth of Jesus, there also appear people who speak the word “worship.” When we follow where they actually go and before whom they fall down, we also come to examine our own hearts as we welcome the Lord, who came as King.

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]]> full 9 false There is a distance between saying that we respect someone and laying down our own will before that person. In today’s text, which tells of the birth of Jesus, there also appear people who speak the word “worship.” When we follow where they actually go and before whom they fall down, we also come to examine our own hearts as we welcome the Lord, who came as King.

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]]> 00:26:15 <![CDATA[Ch02_02_Sermon_What kind of faith we should offer to the Lord (Matthew 2:1–11)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:12:00 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657481 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch02-02-sermon-what-kind-of-faith-we-should-offer-to-the-lord-matthew-21-11 Today is Christmas, the day that commemorates the Lord’s being born as a man on this earth through the body of Mary. The Lord came to us in order to save mankind, who had sinned. Today, let us look together at what kind of faith we should offer to the Lord.

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]]> full 10 false Today is Christmas, the day that commemorates the Lord’s being born as a man on this earth through the body of Mary. The Lord came to us in order to save mankind, who had sinned. Today, let us look together at what kind of faith we should offer to the Lord.

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]]> 00:21:06 <![CDATA[Ch02_03_Sermon_The gifts of the wise men from the East and the guidance they received (Matthew 2:1–12)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:56 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657479 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch02-03-sermon-the-gifts-of-the-wise-men-from-the-east-and-the-guidance-they-received-matthew-21-1 Today is Christmas. Today I give this message in commemoration of the birth of Jesus. When Jesus was born, there were wise men who came from the East, who went to find Him in order to meet Jesus. In the Bible there are also people who went to find Jesus, and there is also the event in which angels announced the birth of Jesus.

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]]> full 11 false Today is Christmas. Today I give this message in commemoration of the birth of Jesus. When Jesus was born, there were wise men who came from the East, who went to find Him in order to meet Jesus. In the Bible there are also people who went to find Jesus, and there is also the event in which angels announced the birth of Jesus.

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]]> 00:27:32 <![CDATA[Ch02_04_Sermon_Those who believe in the word obtain salvation (Matthew 2:1–23)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:51 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657478 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch02-04-sermon-those-who-believe-in-the-word-obtain-salvation-matthew-21-23 Because everything recorded in the Bible is true, archaeologists refer to this Bible to find ancient relics. Without the Bible, it is not so easy to find the ruins that existed in ancient times. Why do I say this? If we look at verse 22 of today’s word, a man called “Archelaus” appears. Archelaus became the one who ruled Judea after Herod. That time was precisely when Jesus was born. Later, historians set the year A.D. 1 based on the time when Jesus was born. This is to tell you that the birth of Jesus, salvation, and the work of God are truly the highest peak of all human history.

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]]> full 12 false Because everything recorded in the Bible is true, archaeologists refer to this Bible to find ancient relics. Without the Bible, it is not so easy to find the ruins that existed in ancient times. Why do I say this? If we look at verse 22 of today’s word, a man called “Archelaus” appears. Archelaus became the one who ruled Judea after Herod. That time was precisely when Jesus was born. Later, historians set the year A.D. 1 based on the time when Jesus was born. This is to tell you that the birth of Jesus, salvation, and the work of God are truly the highest peak of all human history.

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]]> 00:49:46 <![CDATA[Ch02_05_Sermon_Offer the gift of faith before the Lord (Matthew 2:7–11)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:46 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657477 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch02-05-sermon-offer-the-gift-of-faith-before-the-lord-matthew-27-11 As we live, we go through many things. But we must know that in all those things God is always with us. God bestows grace in everything, keeps us as the apple of His eye, and blesses us. I have seen that the faith of the saints has grown much, and I have seen that the Holy Spirit rejoices. I believe that in the days ahead as well, when we do the work of God and are united with one another, God will give us much joy and new grace.

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]]> full 13 false As we live, we go through many things. But we must know that in all those things God is always with us. God bestows grace in everything, keeps us as the apple of His eye, and blesses us. I have seen that the faith of the saints has grown much, and I have seen that the Holy Spirit rejoices. I believe that in the days ahead as well, when we do the work of God and are united with one another, God will give us much joy and new grace.

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]]> 00:17:48 <![CDATA[Ch02_06_Sermon_The word recorded on the path of flight and in the wailing (Matthew 2:13–18)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:41 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657476 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch02-06-sermon-the-word-recorded-on-the-path-of-flight-and-in-the-wailing-matthew-213-18 After a joyful event, we hope that everything will continue peacefully. But today’s text conveys how a family fled in the middle of the night after the wise men had worshiped and departed. Beside the good news that Jesus was born, the threat of murder and the wailing of parents are recorded.

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]]> full 14 false After a joyful event, we hope that everything will continue peacefully. But today’s text conveys how a family fled in the middle of the night after the wise men had worshiped and departed. Beside the good news that Jesus was born, the threat of murder and the wailing of parents are recorded.

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]]> 00:25:15 <![CDATA[Ch02_07_Sermon_The family that stayed in Nazareth at the end of the road back (Matthew 2:19–23)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:37 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657475 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch02-07-sermon-the-family-that-stayed-in-nazareth-at-the-end-of-the-road-back-matthew-219-23 We think that once something we have waited for a long time is resolved, the next road will be simple. But Joseph’s return did not end so directly. Even after leaving Egypt, he met a new situation, and he went to Galilee and came to live in Nazareth.

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]]> full 15 false We think that once something we have waited for a long time is resolved, the next road will be simple. But Joseph’s return did not end so directly. Even after leaving Egypt, he met a new situation, and he went to Galilee and came to live in Nazareth.

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]]> 00:26:05 <![CDATA[Ch03_01_Sermon_Fruits worthy of repentance and the will of the heart (Matthew 3:1–12)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:32 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657474 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch03-01-sermon-fruits-worthy-of-repentance-and-the-will-of-the-heart-matthew-31-12 Many people came out to the wilderness to hear the cry of John the Baptist. But the mere fact that people gathered did not mean that their hearts, too, had returned to God. John asked the people who came to that place what they were relying on.

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]]> full 16 false Many people came out to the wilderness to hear the cry of John the Baptist. But the mere fact that people gathered did not mean that their hearts, too, had returned to God. John asked the people who came to that place what they were relying on.

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]]> 00:27:38 <![CDATA[Ch03_02_Sermon_The will of the Son， which He made known at the Jordan River (Matthew 3:13–17)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:28 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657473 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch03-02-sermon-the-will-of-the-son-which-he-made-known-at-the-jordan-river-matthew-313-17 John tries to prevent Jesus, who has come to the Jordan River. The one who cried out to sinners to repent says before Jesus that he himself must receive baptism from Him. But Jesus makes known His intention to receive baptism from John. In this conversation we see what the Savior determined to do and the response of the one who receives that word.

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]]> full 17 false John tries to prevent Jesus, who has come to the Jordan River. The one who cried out to sinners to repent says before Jesus that he himself must receive baptism from Him. But Jesus makes known His intention to receive baptism from John. In this conversation we see what the Savior determined to do and the response of the one who receives that word.

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]]> 00:26:16 <![CDATA[Ch03_03_Sermon_We must know God＇s plan (Matthew 3:1–12)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:23 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657472 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch03-03-sermon-we-must-know-gods-plan-matthew-31-12 In this word, John the Baptist appears. The four Gospels show that, together with the coming of Jesus, John the Baptist appears and does the work he is to do. To know at what time John the Baptist came, we first need to take a look at the history of Israel.

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]]> full 18 false In this word, John the Baptist appears. The four Gospels show that, together with the coming of Jesus, John the Baptist appears and does the work he is to do. To know at what time John the Baptist came, we first need to take a look at the history of Israel.

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]]> 00:35:17 <![CDATA[Ch03_04_Sermon_The role of John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1–12)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:19 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657471 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch03-04-sermon-the-role-of-john-the-baptist-matthew-31-12 If we look at Matthew chapter 3, which we have read today, John the Baptist appears. Matthew chapter 3 unfolds against the background of the time when thirty years had passed since Jesus came to this earth, that is, when Jesus and John the Baptist had turned thirty. It says, “In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!’” (Matthew 3:1–2).

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]]> full 19 false If we look at Matthew chapter 3, which we have read today, John the Baptist appears. Matthew chapter 3 unfolds against the background of the time when thirty years had passed since Jesus came to this earth, that is, when Jesus and John the Baptist had turned thirty. It says, “In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!’” (Matthew 3:1–2).

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]]> 00:31:48 <![CDATA[Ch03_05_Sermon_It must be the baptism that removes sin (Matthew 3:13–17)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:11:13 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657470 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch03-05-sermon-it-must-be-the-baptism-that-removes-sin-matthew-313-17 If you want to believe in Jesus as the Savior, believe in the baptism Jesus received from John. This is because Jesus had all your sins transferred to Him in the Jordan River. If you do not believe in that baptism, you end up believing in Jesus in vain. Why is that? Because it is denying that your sins were passed on to Jesus and forsaking the love of Jesus by yourself.

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]]> full 20 false If you want to believe in Jesus as the Savior, believe in the baptism Jesus received from John. This is because Jesus had all your sins transferred to Him in the Jordan River. If you do not believe in that baptism, you end up believing in Jesus in vain. Why is that? Because it is denying that your sins were passed on to Jesus and forsaking the love of Jesus by yourself.

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]]> 01:06:17 <![CDATA[Ch03_06_Sermon_Let us think of Jesus， who removed our sins (Matthew 3:13–17)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:55 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657469 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch03-06-sermon-let-us-think-of-jesus-who-removed-our-sins-matthew-313-17 When we look at this word we have read here, how can anyone say that Jesus did not bear sin when He received baptism from John? Yet there are people who wrongly understand that He did not bear it, and this is regrettable. It is recorded so clearly, both in the original language and in our language, and so I cannot tell you how frustrating it is that people understand the Bible so wrongly. The word clearly records that Jesus came to this earth, received baptism from John, had all our sins transferred to Him, died on the Cross, and rose again. So today I want us to think together about one or two things.

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]]> full 21 false When we look at this word we have read here, how can anyone say that Jesus did not bear sin when He received baptism from John? Yet there are people who wrongly understand that He did not bear it, and this is regrettable. It is recorded so clearly, both in the original language and in our language, and so I cannot tell you how frustrating it is that people understand the Bible so wrongly. The word clearly records that Jesus came to this earth, received baptism from John, had all our sins transferred to Him, died on the Cross, and rose again. So today I want us to think together about one or two things.

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]]> 00:32:16 <![CDATA[Ch04_01_Sermon_The demands of the tempter and the answers of Jesus (Matthew 4:1–11)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:50 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657467 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch04-01-sermon-the-demands-of-the-tempter-and-the-answers-of-jesus-matthew-41-11 Even on the way of following the will of God, we can meet temptation. Today’s text first makes clear by whose guidance Jesus went and where He went. When we read what He went through in the wilderness, we must not look only at the hardship of the temptation but see whose will Jesus obeyed in the midst of it.

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]]> full 22 false Even on the way of following the will of God, we can meet temptation. Today’s text first makes clear by whose guidance Jesus went and where He went. When we read what He went through in the wilderness, we must not look only at the hardship of the temptation but see whose will Jesus obeyed in the midst of it.

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]]> 00:25:44 <![CDATA[Ch04_02_Sermon_The great light that shone on the people who sat in darkness (Matthew 4:12–16)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:45 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657466 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch04-02-sermon-the-great-light-that-shone-on-the-people-who-sat-in-darkness-matthew-412-16 In today’s text, the news that one man was arrested and the record that another Person moved His dwelling appear together. Jesus, who heard of John’s arrest, went to Galilee. It is easy to read this short record of a move and pass it by, but Matthew explains this event as one in which the word God had spoken before was fulfilled.

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]]> full 23 false In today’s text, the news that one man was arrested and the record that another Person moved His dwelling appear together. Jesus, who heard of John’s arrest, went to Galilee. It is easy to read this short record of a move and pass it by, but Matthew explains this event as one in which the word God had spoken before was fulfilled.

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]]> 00:25:30 <![CDATA[Ch04_03_Sermon_Return， for the kingdom of heaven is at hand (Matthew 4:17)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:41 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657464 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch04-03-sermon-return-for-the-kingdom-of-heaven-is-at-hand-matthew-417 When we hear words telling us to look back on our wrongs, we come to think of the past. But the repentance Jesus proclaimed also contains what God is doing now. Today’s one verse conveys together the command to repent and the news that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. It tells us not only what we must leave but also to whom we must return.

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]]> full 24 false When we hear words telling us to look back on our wrongs, we come to think of the past. But the repentance Jesus proclaimed also contains what God is doing now. Today’s one verse conveys together the command to repent and the news that the kingdom of heaven is at hand. It tells us not only what we must leave but also to whom we must return.

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]]> 00:13:47 <![CDATA[Ch04_04_Sermon_Jesus， who called them， makes them fishers of men (Matthew 4:18–22)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:37 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657463 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch04-04-sermon-jesus-who-called-them-makes-them-fishers-of-men-matthew-418-22 The lives of four people who were working by the Sea of Galilee were changed by the calling of Jesus. There is the word given to Simon and Andrew, and there is the action with which James and John responded. Jesus saw them and called them, and they followed Jesus. Today’s text shows this calling and response in two scenes.

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]]> full 25 false The lives of four people who were working by the Sea of Galilee were changed by the calling of Jesus. There is the word given to Simon and Andrew, and there is the action with which James and John responded. Jesus saw them and called them, and they followed Jesus. Today’s text shows this calling and response in two scenes.

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]]> 00:25:22 <![CDATA[Ch04_05_Sermon_Jesus， who taught， preached， and healed (Matthew 4:23–25)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:33 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657462 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch04-05-sermon-jesus-who-taught-preached-and-healed-matthew-423-25 Today’s passage conveys what Jesus did in Galilee with three verbs. He taught, He preached, and He healed. It then says that the fame of Jesus spread, that people brought the sick, and that great multitudes followed. Let us look together at what Jesus did and at the movement of the people who came to Him.

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]]> full 26 false Today’s passage conveys what Jesus did in Galilee with three verbs. He taught, He preached, and He healed. It then says that the fame of Jesus spread, that people brought the sick, and that great multitudes followed. Let us look together at what Jesus did and at the movement of the people who came to Him.

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]]> 00:26:12 <![CDATA[Ch04_06_Sermon_We must live by faith (Matthew 4:1–11)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:28 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657461 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch04-06-sermon-we-must-live-by-faith-matthew-41-11 Our Jesus came to this earth, received baptism from John the Baptist in the Jordan River and had all our sins transferred to Him, and then passed the three temptations of Satan the devil in order to do the work of salvation. And He bore those sins, died on the Cross, and rose again, and so accomplished our salvation. By receiving these three temptations from Satan the devil under the permission of God the Father and passing them, Jesus clearly told us saints and the servants of God who do His work how we must live after receiving salvation.

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]]> full 27 false Our Jesus came to this earth, received baptism from John the Baptist in the Jordan River and had all our sins transferred to Him, and then passed the three temptations of Satan the devil in order to do the work of salvation. And He bore those sins, died on the Cross, and rose again, and so accomplished our salvation. By receiving these three temptations from Satan the devil under the permission of God the Father and passing them, Jesus clearly told us saints and the servants of God who do His work how we must live after receiving salvation.

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]]> 00:57:14 <![CDATA[Ch04_07_Sermon_Jesus， who drove away the temptations of Satan (Matthew 4:1–11)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:23 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657460 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch04-07-sermon-jesus-who-drove-away-the-temptations-of-satan-matthew-41-11 A little while ago, as I was going home after finishing the evening service, a car behind us honked its horn very loudly, and I was startled and looked back. There was a big truck that had been following behind our car, and the driver must have dozed off, for the steering wheel had turned to the left, and the truck had crossed the center line and gone up onto the roadside on the opposite side. If he had not seen that we were stopped at the signal and had driven straight on while dozing and hit us, we would have lost our lives on the spot. I thought that if God had not protected us, something terrible would have happened. It was not only I who felt that way; everyone riding in the car with us felt it. The thought came to me that God had protected us so that we would do a little more work.

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]]> full 28 false A little while ago, as I was going home after finishing the evening service, a car behind us honked its horn very loudly, and I was startled and looked back. There was a big truck that had been following behind our car, and the driver must have dozed off, for the steering wheel had turned to the left, and the truck had crossed the center line and gone up onto the roadside on the opposite side. If he had not seen that we were stopped at the signal and had driven straight on while dozing and hit us, we would have lost our lives on the spot. I thought that if God had not protected us, something terrible would have happened. It was not only I who felt that way; everyone riding in the car with us felt it. The thought came to me that God had protected us so that we would do a little more work.

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]]> 00:34:38 <![CDATA[Ch04_08_Sermon_A life lived as a true disciple of the Lord (Matthew 4:18–22)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:19 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657459 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch04-08-sermon-a-life-lived-as-a-true-disciple-of-the-lord-matthew-418-22 I give thanks to God for helping us. We have finished the work of the first half of the year and are beginning the work of the second half. God gave many blessings to the work of the first half as well. God has always worked, so that He enabled us to spread the gospel widely throughout the whole world, and many souls received salvation through the books. There were various happenings, but I am truly thankful that He kept us in the midst of them.

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]]> full 29 false I give thanks to God for helping us. We have finished the work of the first half of the year and are beginning the work of the second half. God gave many blessings to the work of the first half as well. God has always worked, so that He enabled us to spread the gospel widely throughout the whole world, and many souls received salvation through the books. There were various happenings, but I am truly thankful that He kept us in the midst of them.

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]]> 00:21:55 <![CDATA[Ch05_01_Sermon_Who are the people who have received the eight blessings？ (Matthew 5:1–16)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:15 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657458 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-01-sermon-who-are-the-people-who-have-received-the-eight-blessings-matthew-51-16 In Matthew, it is recorded that Jesus spoke about the Beatitudes. Those who have received blessing are all recorded here. First, He said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). Those who have received the remission of sins were all saved because they were poor in heart.

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]]> full 30 false In Matthew, it is recorded that Jesus spoke about the Beatitudes. Those who have received blessing are all recorded here. First, He said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3). Those who have received the remission of sins were all saved because they were poor in heart.

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]]> 00:40:22 <![CDATA[Ch05_02_Sermon_We are the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13–20)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:10 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657457 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-02-sermon-we-are-the-salt-of-the-earth-and-the-light-of-the-world-matthew-513-20 When we look at the Bible, what God did on the fourth day appears, and it says, “Then God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also” (Genesis 1:16). God made the sun and the moon rule this earth. So man is ruled by the grace of God and the law.

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]]> full 31 false When we look at the Bible, what God did on the fourth day appears, and it says, “Then God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also” (Genesis 1:16). God made the sun and the moon rule this earth. So man is ruled by the grace of God and the law.

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]]> 00:50:07 <![CDATA[Ch05_03_Sermon_We must believe in the perfect law that God has given (Matthew 5:17–32)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:10:05 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657456 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-03-sermon-we-must-believe-in-the-perfect-law-that-god-has-given-matthew-517-32 Today’s word in Matthew chapter 5, verses 17 through 32, speaks of the law of God and grace. He said, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17).

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]]> full 32 false Today’s word in Matthew chapter 5, verses 17 through 32, speaks of the law of God and grace. He said, “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17).

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]]> 01:01:02 <![CDATA[Ch05_04_Sermon_A complete sinner and a completely righteous person (Matthew 5:21–48)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:59 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657455 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-04-sermon-a-complete-sinner-and-a-completely-righteous-person-matthew-521-48 At the end of Matthew chapter 5, it says, “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). When we look at ourselves in the light of this word in which God told us to be perfect, we can see that we are so very lacking. Yet this Scripture speaks to us by contrasting darkness and light, the imperfect and the perfect.

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]]> full 33 false At the end of Matthew chapter 5, it says, “Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect” (Matthew 5:48). When we look at ourselves in the light of this word in which God told us to be perfect, we can see that we are so very lacking. Yet this Scripture speaks to us by contrasting darkness and light, the imperfect and the perfect.

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]]> 00:42:18 <![CDATA[Ch05_05_Sermon_The heart that receives the blessings Jesus promised (Matthew 5:1–12)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:54 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657454 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-05-sermon-the-heart-that-receives-the-blessings-jesus-promised-matthew-51-12 When Jesus sat down on the mountain, His disciples came to Him. Let us read verse 1. “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him” (Matthew 5:1). Before the disciples who learn the word, Jesus makes clear who is a blessed person.

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]]> full 34 false When Jesus sat down on the mountain, His disciples came to Him. Let us read verse 1. “And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him” (Matthew 5:1). Before the disciples who learn the word, Jesus makes clear who is a blessed person.

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]]> 00:27:39 <![CDATA[Ch05_06_Sermon_The glory that goes to the Father through our conduct (Matthew 5:13–16)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:49 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657453 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-06-sermon-the-glory-that-goes-to-the-father-through-our-conduct-matthew-513-16 Jesus tells His disciples that they are the salt and the light of the world. He does not first ask how much they have done to be worthy of being salt and light. He makes clear what kind of people He has established His disciples to be. A person who knows this calling does not judge the work entrusted to him by the size of his own ability alone.

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]]> full 35 false Jesus tells His disciples that they are the salt and the light of the world. He does not first ask how much they have done to be worthy of being salt and light. He makes clear what kind of people He has established His disciples to be. A person who knows this calling does not judge the work entrusted to him by the size of his own ability alone.

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]]> 00:27:03 <![CDATA[Ch05_07_Sermon_The word He fulfills and the faith that does and teaches (Matthew 5:17–20)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:34 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657452 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-07-sermon-the-word-he-fulfills-and-the-faith-that-does-and-teaches-matthew-517-20 Jesus Himself tells us how He treats the law and the prophets. Let us read verse 17. “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17). We must not think of the fact that Jesus came and the word of God that had already been given as separate from each other. Jesus came as the One who fulfills the word God has spoken.

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]]> full 36 false Jesus Himself tells us how He treats the law and the prophets. Let us read verse 17. “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17). We must not think of the fact that Jesus came and the word of God that had already been given as separate from each other. Jesus came as the One who fulfills the word God has spoken.

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]]> 00:26:51 <![CDATA[Ch05_08_Sermon_The responsibility of reconciliation to be carried out before the gift (Matthew 5:21–26)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:30 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657451 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-08-sermon-the-responsibility-of-reconciliation-to-be-carried-out-before-the-gift-matthew-521 A wrong that has arisen in one’s relationship with a brother cannot be covered over with religious acts. Jesus begins with the word about murder, exposes anger and insult toward a brother, and then tells the person offering a gift to go first and be reconciled. This text leads a person who stands before God to look back honestly on his relationships with people as well.

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]]> full 37 false A wrong that has arisen in one’s relationship with a brother cannot be covered over with religious acts. Jesus begins with the word about murder, exposes anger and insult toward a brother, and then tells the person offering a gift to go first and be reconciled. This text leads a person who stands before God to look back honestly on his relationships with people as well.

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]]> 00:27:09 <![CDATA[Ch05_09_Sermon_The truthfulness He requires in our hearts， relationships， and words (Matthew 5:27–37)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:27 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657450 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-09-sermon-the-truthfulness-he-requires-in-our-hearts-relationships-and-words-matthew-527 Keeping only the conduct seen by people proper does not mean that the heart is also honest before God. While speaking of adultery, Jesus exposes the lust of the heart, and then examines in turn the responsibility of marriage and the words of oaths. He makes us know that our gaze, our relationships, and our words are all before God.

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]]> full 38 false Keeping only the conduct seen by people proper does not mean that the heart is also honest before God. While speaking of adultery, Jesus exposes the lust of the heart, and then examines in turn the responsibility of marriage and the words of oaths. He makes us know that our gaze, our relationships, and our words are all before God.

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]]> 00:28:46 <![CDATA[Ch05_10_Sermon_The freedom to lay down retaliation and choose good (Matthew 5:38–42)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:22 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657449 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-10-sermon-the-freedom-to-lay-down-retaliation-and-choose-good-matthew-538-42 When we suffer an unjust thing from another person, a desire arises to give back the same pain. We think that the other person, too, must know how wronged we were. Jesus speaks to us who have such a heart. He teaches us not to give ourselves over so that the evil we have received determines our own actions as it is, but to respond according to the word of the Lord.

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]]> full 39 false When we suffer an unjust thing from another person, a desire arises to give back the same pain. We think that the other person, too, must know how wronged we were. Jesus speaks to us who have such a heart. He teaches us not to give ourselves over so that the evil we have received determines our own actions as it is, but to respond according to the word of the Lord.

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]]> 00:25:13 <![CDATA[Ch05_11_Sermon_The heart of the Father contained in prayer for our enemies (Matthew 5:43–48)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:17 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657448 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch05-11-sermon-the-heart-of-the-father-contained-in-prayer-for-our-enemies-matthew-543-48 Jesus asks to whom the love of His disciples is directed. He examines whether they stop at loving the people who like them and help them, or whether they also place before God the people who oppose them and cause them difficulty and treat them accordingly. This text teaches us to treat people according to the character of our heavenly Father rather than according to the other person’s response.

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]]> full 40 false Jesus asks to whom the love of His disciples is directed. He examines whether they stop at loving the people who like them and help them, or whether they also place before God the people who oppose them and cause them difficulty and treat them accordingly. This text teaches us to treat people according to the character of our heavenly Father rather than according to the other person’s response.

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]]> 00:26:06 <![CDATA[Ch06_01_Sermon_The Father who sees charity done in secret (Matthew 6:1–4)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:06 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657447 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch06-01-sermon-the-father-who-sees-charity-done-in-secret-matthew-61-4 In the act of helping another person, there is the need of the person who receives the help. But while we are helping, the desire for our own name to become known can come first. Jesus does not tell us to stop the good work of charity; He makes us examine before whom and for what purpose we do that work. Along with the outward appearance of a good deed, we must look back on the heart contained within it.

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]]> full 41 false In the act of helping another person, there is the need of the person who receives the help. But while we are helping, the desire for our own name to become known can come first. Jesus does not tell us to stop the good work of charity; He makes us examine before whom and for what purpose we do that work. Along with the outward appearance of a good deed, we must look back on the heart contained within it.

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]]> 00:25:59 <![CDATA[Ch06_02_Sermon_The faith that can call God Father (Matthew 6:9)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:09:01 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657446 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch06-02-sermon-the-faith-that-can-call-god-father-matthew-69 The Lord commanded, “In this manner, therefore, pray” (Matthew 6:9). In the prayer the Lord taught us, several prayer topics appear, and the first prayer topic is “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.” This word means that we should first pray so that we may have the faith that can call God Father.

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]]> full 42 false The Lord commanded, “In this manner, therefore, pray” (Matthew 6:9). In the prayer the Lord taught us, several prayer topics appear, and the first prayer topic is “Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name.” This word means that we should first pray so that we may have the faith that can call God Father.

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]]> 01:06:26 <![CDATA[Ch06_03_Sermon_A life that hallows the Father＇s name (Matthew 6:9–13)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:08:55 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657445 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch06-03-sermon-a-life-that-hallows-the-fathers-name-matthew-69-13 It is truly comfortable to be with fellow workers who have received the remission of sins. Because within one another there is faith in the gospel of the water and the Spirit and the Holy Spirit is present, our hearts are in accord even when we show our shortcomings to one another without reserve, and even though each of us makes a different sound, we achieve harmony within the Church of God. We must work in unity, each in our own place, and enjoy rest and peace of heart. If we give ourselves wholeheartedly to the Lord’s work, God works in all things, and so our labor is not in vain. I believe that God, who preaches the gospel to the whole world, will cause us to do even more work in the future and will give us even greater peace.

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]]> full 43 false It is truly comfortable to be with fellow workers who have received the remission of sins. Because within one another there is faith in the gospel of the water and the Spirit and the Holy Spirit is present, our hearts are in accord even when we show our shortcomings to one another without reserve, and even though each of us makes a different sound, we achieve harmony within the Church of God. We must work in unity, each in our own place, and enjoy rest and peace of heart. If we give ourselves wholeheartedly to the Lord’s work, God works in all things, and so our labor is not in vain. I believe that God, who preaches the gospel to the whole world, will cause us to do even more work in the future and will give us even greater peace.

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]]> 00:54:39 <![CDATA[Ch06_04_Sermon_Prayer offered to the Father， who knows our needs (Matthew 6:5–15)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:08:50 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657444 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch06-04-sermon-prayer-offered-to-the-father-who-knows-our-needs-matthew-65-15 Jesus first has the disciples who are learning to pray examine to whom they are praying. One may pray with the desire to appear pious to people, or one may think that one must say many words to obtain an answer. After correcting such thoughts, Jesus teaches what to ask of the Father.

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]]> full 44 false Jesus first has the disciples who are learning to pray examine to whom they are praying. One may pray with the desire to appear pious to people, or one may think that one must say many words to obtain an answer. After correcting such thoughts, Jesus teaches what to ask of the Father.

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]]> 00:27:56 <![CDATA[Ch06_05_Sermon_A heart that goes beyond the appearance of fasting and turns toward the Father (Matthew 6:16–18)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:08:46 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657443 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch06-05-sermon-a-heart-that-goes-beyond-the-appearance-of-fasting-and-turns-toward-the-father-matth Jesus examines both the face and the heart of the person who fasts. The act of not having eaten food alone cannot be said to make the purpose of prayer right. We must look back on whom we are trying to show our labor to, and whose help we are looking to. Today’s passage teaches us to get out of the heart that boasts of the pain of fasting and to concentrate on the Father.

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]]> full 45 false Jesus examines both the face and the heart of the person who fasts. The act of not having eaten food alone cannot be said to make the purpose of prayer right. We must look back on whom we are trying to show our labor to, and whose help we are looking to. Today’s passage teaches us to get out of the heart that boasts of the pain of fasting and to concentrate on the Father.

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]]> 00:25:55 <![CDATA[Ch06_06_Sermon_The kingdom of God to be sought first where our treasure and our worry are (Matthew 6:19–34)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:08:41 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657442 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch06-06-sermon-the-kingdom-of-god-to-be-sought-first-where-our-treasure-and-our-worry-are-matthew-6 Jesus asks where we lay up our treasure, examines what we look at and whom we serve, and then teaches the care of the Father to those who worry about eating and clothing. Possessions, the heart, and worry are not separate problems. The direction of our life changes according to what we regard as most precious.

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]]> full 46 false Jesus asks where we lay up our treasure, examines what we look at and whom we serve, and then teaches the care of the Father to those who worry about eating and clothing. Possessions, the heart, and worry are not separate problems. The direction of our life changes according to what we regard as most precious.

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]]> 00:29:23 <![CDATA[Ch06_07_Sermon_Seeking the righteousness of God is our destiny (Matthew 6:21–34)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:08:36 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657441 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch06-07-sermon-seeking-the-righteousness-of-god-is-our-destiny-matthew-621-34 While a person lives on this earth, he must have some cause to live for. Only when there is a cause does life have any savor. If someone lives every day only because of the problems of food, clothing, and shelter, without any cause, that person will truly find no savor in living.

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]]> full 47 false While a person lives on this earth, he must have some cause to live for. Only when there is a cause does life have any savor. If someone lives every day only because of the problems of food, clothing, and shelter, without any cause, that person will truly find no savor in living.

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]]> 00:33:56 <![CDATA[Ch06_08_Sermon_Brighten your heart with the gospel (Matthew 6:22–23)]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:08:31 +0000 The New Life Mission https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/72768/episode/2657440 https://english-119.castos.com/episodes/ch06-08-sermon-brighten-your-heart-with-the-gospel-matthew-622-23 He said, “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light” (Matthew 6:22). This word tells us how important our heart is in our spreading the gospel. If our heart is truly bright, we can preach the gospel to all the people around us. Mission work, that is, the spread of the gospel, is in fact not done with material things but by faith; it is done with the word of the truth, and with the faith of our hearts that believe the gospel. However much we may go abroad, fully equip ourselves with the language of that country, abundantly prepare material things, and prepare everything, even the customs of that country, the point is that if the preacher’s heart is not bright but dark, the gospel is not spread. As the word says, the gospel is spread when the preacher’s heart is bright, that is, when the preacher has no sin and the light of that gospel, the light of the truth, the light of the remission of sins shines into people’s hearts. How can we spread the gospel to people? If our eye is good, we can spread the gospel.

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]]> full 48 false He said, “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light” (Matthew 6:22). This word tells us how important our heart is in our spreading the gospel. If our heart is truly bright, we can preach the gospel to all the people around us. Mission work, that is, the spread of the gospel, is in fact not done with material things but by faith; it is done with the word of the truth, and with the faith of our hearts that believe the gospel. However much we may go abroad, fully equip ourselves with the language of that country, abundantly prepare material things, and prepare everything, even the customs of that country, the point is that if the preacher’s heart is not bright but dark, the gospel is not spread. As the word says, the gospel is spread when the preacher’s heart is bright, that is, when the preacher has no sin and the light of that gospel, the light of the truth, the light of the remission of sins shines into people’s hearts. How can we spread the gospel to people? If our eye is good, we can spread the gospel.

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