Dennis R. Wiles 

First Baptist Arlington 

March 9, 2025 

Flourishing Together 

First Baptist Arlington 

2025 – 2030 

2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ 

1 Corinthians 2:6-16 (Gospel Guide: Matthew) 

LENTEN EASTER 2025: The Real Story 

Gospel of Matthew 

March 5 (Ash Wednesday) – April 26, 2025 

Born a King! 

Matthew 1:1-17 

Theme for 2025: Flourishing Together: Rooted in Christ 

Theme for the Lenten/Easter Season: The Real Story 

Matthew! 

Photo: The Calling of St. Matthew 

RE-BIRTH OF HISTORY 

ROYAL REDEEMER – JESUS MESSIAH! 

REDEMPTIVE HISTORY – The genealogy of Matthew 1 reveals the grand sweeping story of God’s redemptive work in history. 

REDEMPTIVE MISSION AND MESSAGE - The genealogy of Matthew 1 reveals the inclusive, holistic nature of the Messianic mission and message of King Jesus: men/women, Jew/Gentile, and saint/sinner.