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.

Early Church of Christ

James Glasscock

A Sign of Resistance | Gospel of Matthew

FEB 17, 202626 MIN
Early Church of Christ

A Sign of Resistance | Gospel of Matthew

FEB 17, 202626 MIN

Description

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.