A Sign of Resistance | Gospel of Matthew

About this episode

This episode explores the request of the Pharisees for a sign from Jesus and the implications of their resistance to the truth.

In Matthew 12:38–42, the Pharisees ask Jesus for “just one more sign.” But after witnessing healings, miracles, and undeniable evidence, their request wasn’t about proof—it was about resistance. In this message, we explore: * Why Jesus calls them a “wicked and adulterous generation” * The difference between honest doubt and stubborn unbelief * The Sign of Jonah and the power of the resurrection * What the Queen of Sheba and Nineveh reveal about real faith * How proximity to truth is not the same as obedience Have we ever asked God for a “sign” when what we really needed was obedience? This message challenges us to examine whether we are seeking confirmation—or simply resisting what we already know to be true.

People in this episode

Host: James Glasscock

Topics covered

• faith
• doubt
• obedience
• resistance
• miracles
• truth

Keywords

• sign of Jonah
• Pharisees
• faith
• obedience
• resistance
• miracles
• truth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Gospel of Matthew

Places: Nineveh

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