Mathetai Ministry

Happy New Year! May you "seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on thingsthat are on earth." May 2022 be filled with growth in our Lord and service to His glory.

Merry Christmas! Eternal God taking on flesh, the joining of heaven and earth in the Child Emmanuel.

Update from the Muniz family in Peruibe, Brazil. https://mathetai.org//south-a/peruibe-brazil-muniz-family/ #mathetai #brazil #missions #churchplant

Tis the season!! Of course she knew - an angel came and told her!

Remembering those that lost their lives, praying for those that love with the pain and memories. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." Psalm 147:3

Join us 8 weeks of intimate study of the Word. What does it mean to be on mission? How can we be on mission when we are involved in so many things? Learn from the Word about developing an intentionality in your daily life, and extending your reach to every aspect of life and even the world. Visit mathetai.org for more details.

New Mathetai podcast episode on Luke 2:21-35. Subscribe to the podcast for updates on new episodes, and make sure to share it with a friend! https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/

Latest podcast episode: Luke 2:8-20 The Angels' Gloria. Listen, share and subscribe! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pppj9y/Luke_2_8-207wzlx.mp3

Check out the latest episode of the Mathetai Podcast where we explore the historical setting into which Jesus was born according to Luke 2:1-7. Visit mathetai.org for more information, resources and great merch. https://mathetai.podbean.com/e/episode-011-the-sovereign-s/

Join us for the latest episode of the Mathetai podcast! Luke 1:57-80 The Birth of John and Zechariah's Benedictus. Make sure to subscribe for notifications of new episodes. https://mcdn.podbean.com//f5hc/Luke_1_57-80_finalan2ih.mp3

This is a powerful message for those who half-heartedly follow Christ. "Almost (saved)" by Ezekiel Azonwu https://youtu.be/ZqfU3OFNZA0

What is a Christian to do with anxiety and stress during this season? Come out if Babylon! Hope thus short thought encourages you to rest in the Lord and not the things of this world. Visit us at mathetai.org for more and to access our new podcast.

Listen to part two of the incredible story of Costi Keenan, born an orphan in the communist Romanian system, but redeemed by the love of a family against all odds. Now, he ministers full-time in these same orphanages giving hope, love and grace to those growing up like he did. Visit mathetai.org for more information. Make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast for your chance to win a Mathetai merch kit. https://mcdn.podbean.com//From_the_Deck_Costi_Interview_pt

Check out the newest podcast, part 1 of an interview with Costi Keenan from Bucharest, Romania. Born into an orphans life, Costi was extended love and grace, and now has the opportunity to minister to those struggling with a similar childhood. Visit mathetai.org for more information. Make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast for your chance to win a Mathetai merch kit. https://mcdn.podbean.com//From_the_Deck_Costi_Interview_pt

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and His mercy endures forever. mathetai.org

We encourage shopping local for the holidays, but if you do shop online, please consider using Amazon Smile when placing your orders! A percentage of your order total will be donated by Amazon to the charity of your choice, preferably Mathetai. To set-up Mathetai as your preferred charity, click here https://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-5441337.

How do we as Christians respond and/or react to the outcome of this election? Regardless of the results, we are called to certain truths and actions that are clearly identified in the Scriptures. Here is my response to the outcome, regardless of the results. Visit mathetai.org for ministry information, merch and much more.

Excited to have Matt Fantley serving in Serbia provide an update on the ministry, life under Covid and give us encouragement from the Word. Visit the Serbian church Facebook page (in Serbian) for more information.

Praying for those still suffering the loss from 19 years ago. Lord heal the broken hearts and our land.

The strong and urgent call of Jude for believers to contend for the faith is as relevant today as it was for the first century Christians. Learn to stand fast for the faith, identify and avoid false teachers, and maintain the doctrine and calling of the church to glorify God. Visit mathetai.org for more studies, merch and ministry updates.

Join Costi Keenan from Bucharest, Romania as he considers the nature and source of wisdom. Looking at the life of Solomon, Costi demonstrates how to get wisdom, and the benefits of wisdom in our life. Visit mathetai.org for more resources, ministry information and Mathetai merch.

We are to relate with God according to the terms He has defined. Be careful of producing our own form of Christianity and thinking God is satisfied with that. Worship Him according to the Word! Visit mathetai.org for more resources, merch and more!

Has there been a meaningful time of rededication and reminder to the promises of God? The city of Gilgal was a wonderful stop for the Israelites before entering the Promised Land, but in their later history it became a snare to the new work that God wanted to do in the nation. Learn how to avoid holding on to the past in a way that causes us to miss the present work of the Lord. Visit mathetai.org for more resources, merch and info.

We can erect monuments to celebrate the blessings of the Lord, but we should never remain in those places and form our own version of the faith. Learn the dangers of pursuing God through your own means through the next several studies. Visit mathetai.org for more information, ministry and recources.

Do you want to experience the eternal life of God? You are saved, but are you living in the fulness of the life that God has for you? See what Jesus has to say in the account of the rich young ruler. Visit mathetai.org to learn more about the ministry, get cool merch, and see more studies.

Costi Keenan from Bucharest, Romania brings us today's daily devotional in Psalm 103. Hear of the Lord's great favor toward us and be blessed! Visit Mathetai.org for more information on Costi's ministry to orphanages in Bucharest, and the ongoing ministry of Mathetai around the world.

In his final blessing and advice to his son Solomon, King David gives timely advice to men of all generations. We must be strong and prove ourselves men who follow the words of the Lord and stand firm in His ways. Visit mathetai.org for more information, links to additional media and much more.

Have you been transformed, or are you trying to transform yourself? There is a difference in our outward disguising and the inward work of the Lord in transforming our heart. See these two types of transformation contrasted in the Scriptures. Visit mathetai.org for ministry updates, merch and much more!

Costi Keenan ministers to orphans and youth in the public system in Bucharest, Romania. He grew up in this system, and has returned to provide leadership, relationship and to offer hope to these kids. Visit mathetai.org for more information on Keenan Refuge Ministry, as well as updates on the work of Mathetai.

Beware of the slippery slope of sin. In this short book, we have the example of Edom mistreating the people of Judah. We can learn to identify the warning signs that we might be slipping into sinful thoughts or practices in regards to others. Visit mathetai.org for more information about the ministry and additional resources for further study.

Costi Keenan is a missionary serving orphanages in Bucharest, Romania. Costi grew up in these orphanages, and was adopted by an American missionary couple as a teenager. Now, he finds himself back with a unique testimony and ability to bring hope to the young lives. Learn more about Costi's ministry at http://keenanrefugeministries.com. Visit mathetai.org for more information about the ministry, resources and great Mathetai merch.

If we keep our eyes on the love of the Father and the future hope of seeing our Lord, it will affect the actions we choose now. Lets seek to serve Him today, so that when we see Him face to face there is no problem identifying us. Visit mathetai.org for more resources, ministry updates and great Mathetai merch!

What is most important to you? In this chapter, Moses and Joshua prioritize the presence of God over the goods of this world. Learn how to remove yourself from sin, seek His presence throughout your day, and receive the fulness of His blessings. Visit mathetai.org for past studies, updates on missions around the world and more. You can also get cool Mathetai merch and support the work of Mathetai in training pastors and leaders for the work of ministry.

This final warning passage in the book of Hebrews implores the readers not to deny God by refusing to heed his voice. Instead, we are to respond to the voice of God with thankfulness, service and reverence. Visit mathetai.org for more information on the ministry, updates from around the world and additional resources on YouTube and other media. We have some great Mathetai merch as well!

The fourth warning passage follows a discussion regarding the superiority of Jesus to the Old Testament sacrifice. Since Jesus is a greater sacrifice, we should not despise the precious blood that was shed for our salvation. The danger here is deliberate and willful sin indicating apostasy and scorn of the mode of our forgiveness. Visit mathetai.org for more information on the ministry, updates from around the world and additional resources on YouTube and other media. We have some great Mathetai merch as well!

The call to follow Christ is one that leads to maturity. We cannot dabble in a relationship with the Lord, but must dive in, and persevere. This third warning passage highlights the dangers of remaining immature, and the failure to grow in our knowledge of the Lord. Visit mathetai.org for more information on the ministry, updates from around the world and additional resources on YouTube and other media. We have some great Mathetai merch as well!