Aletheia Church, Providence RI

n this message, Pastor Justin explores a part of the Christmas story we often overlook: the Flight to Egypt in Matthew 2. While we usually focus on the joy of the wise men, Scripture reveals that Jesus arrived right in the middle of deep darkness, political threat, and injustice. Join us as we meditate on a God who does not remain distant but enters into exile with us, weeps over our grief, and offers a hope that will one day wipe away every tear.

Isaiah 7 shows us that God doesn’t wait for life to settle before giving peace—he steps into the chaos with us. Instead of offering quick fixes, he gives us something better: Emmanuel. This message is an invitation to stop scrambling, breathe, and receive the peace only God can give, and then bring that peace into the world around us.

As we begin our Advent series, we look at Isaiah 9 and Micah 5 where the prophets show us what God does in the darkest moments: He gives a promise. A Son. A King. A Light the darkness cannot overcome. We are invited to trust God’s promises, turn toward his light, and hold onto real hope this season. Darkness doesn’t get the last word—Jesus does.

As we conclude our journey through the Gospel of Matthew, Pastor Justin Chapman unpacks how the death and resurrection of Jesus fulfill every covenant promise God made throughout Scripture. From the Passover meal to the cross to the empty tomb, Jesus becomes the Lamb, the curse-bearer, and the risen King who launches new creation. This is the greatest moment in history—and it demands our response.

In Matthew 23–25, Jesus confronts his disciples with the truth about judgment, the end of the age, and the choice every person must make. Pastor Justin Chapman walks through Jesus’ warnings, exposing our illusions of control and self-righteousness, and calling us to endurance, clarity, and wholehearted allegiance to Christ. The gospel isn’t something to admire from a distance—it demands a response.