In this message from Week 3 of Kingdom Come, Pastor John Oliver walks through the Magi's visit and Herod's reaction to show how the King's birth exposes every heart. From those who traveled hundreds of miles to worship, to those who would not walk six, to a ruler who refused to surrender his throne, this passage confronts us with one central question:

How will you respond to the King whose Kingdom has come into the world?

Matthew 1:18–25 confronts us with the reality of the virgin conception. This is not a seasonal detail, but a foundational doctrine that reveals who Jesus truly is. In this passage, we see that Christ is both fully God and fully man, able to represent us and able to save us. This message walks through why the virgin conception matters, what is at stake if it is denied, and how it points us to the gospel of God stepping in to redeem sinners.

Our new series, Kingdom Come, begins in Matthew 1:1–17 with the genealogy of Jesus.

While it may seem like an unusual place to start, this passage lays a foundation for everything Matthew will show us about Christ and His Kingdom. Every name tells a story, and together they reveal a God who is faithful, purposeful, and at work through even the most unexpected people and moments. In this message, we consider what this genealogy teaches us about the Kingdom of God and how it shapes the way we see our lives today.