Matthew 10:1-4 The Missionary Discourse The Commissioning Of The 12 For Gospel Ministry – Vs 1 The Sending Of The 12 Into Gospel Ministry – Vs 2 . Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, Acts 1 . Three groups of 4: . Less information about…
Matthew 10:1-4 The Missionary Discourse The Commissioning Of The 12 For Gospel Ministry – Vs 1 The Sending Of The 12 Into Gospel Ministry – Vs 2 . Matthew 10, Mark 3, Luke 6, Acts 1 . Three groups of 4: . Less information about…
Matthew 9:35-38 Four Demonstrations Of Christ’s Tender Heart For People . 1. The Commitment Of Christ To God’s Mission – Vs. 35 . cf: Matthew 4:23 – ‘Inclusio’ (bookends) . Powerful Words (Chapters 5-7) and Powerful Works (Chapters 8-9) . 2. The Compassion Of Christ For Distressed…
The Kingdom of God . Ezekiel 36:29-30, 35; Isaiah 65:20, 11:8; Ezekiel 36:27, Jeremiah 23:5, Revelation 21:27 . It was offered the first time, but refused: Matthew 4:17, Isaiah 29:18, 35:5-6 Jesus Has Power Over Satan’s Realm . 1. The Healing of the Possessed Man – Vs. 32 . …
Matthew 9:27-31 Jesus’s Power to Restore Physical & Spiritual Sight 1. The Impassioned Plea For Mercy – Vs. 27 . Davidic Covenant – Isaiah 9:6-7, 11:1; Ezekiel 34:23, 37:24; Amos 9:11 . How will we know when this Kingdom arrives? – Isaiah 29:18, 35:5 2. The Undeniable Confirmation of Faith – Vs.…
Matthew 9:18-26 (cf. Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56) Jesus’ Authority Over Sickness and Death 1. The Request By a Desperate Father – Vss. 18-19 2. The Interruption By A Sick Woman – Vss. 20-22 3. The Healing By A Powerful Savior – Vss. 23-26
Matthew 9:14-17 1. The Probing Question About Christ’s Practice – Vs. 14 . Acts 19:1-4, Matthew 11:18 . Fasting: Private, Voluntary, Occasional, for a Spiritual Purpose (trials, hardship, difficulties, sin) . Only 1 mention of Jesus fasting: Matthew 4:2, but probably also Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-28) 2. The Insightful Clarification About Christ’s Presence…
Matthew 9:9-13 Jesus receives sinners and rejects the self-righteous 1 Timothy 1:15 The calling of Matthew to discipleship – Vs. 9 . A tax collector – Matthew 5:46, Luke 18:11, 19:1-6 The flocking of sinners to Jesus – Vs. 10 . In Matthew’s house – Mark 2:15, Luke 5:29 The aversion of the Pharisees to…
Matthew 9:1-8 . Our greatest problem is sin – Isaiah 59:2 . Our greatest need is forgiveness – Ezekiel 36:25-26 Four Acts That Highlight Christ’s Authority…
Matthew 8:28-34 It was necessary for Christ to have authority over demons . John 8:44, Ephesians 2:2-3, 1 John 1:8 1. The Graveyard Encounter – Vs. 28 . Mark 5:3, Luke 8:27 – Living in tombs 2. The Demonic Confession – Vs. 29 – What demons know about Jesus . A. The…
Matthew 8:23-27 1. The Pounding Storm – Vss. 23-25 . Mark 4:37, Luke 8:23 . An extreme combination of fear and faith 2. The Powerful Savior – Vss. 26-27 . Mark 4:40 . Vs. 26 – First He rebukes them – Matthew 6:30…
Matthew 8:18-22 False Disciples: John 2:23-25, 6:66; Matthew 7:13-14,21-23, 10:32-39; Luke 9:23-26, 14:26-33 2 Sacrifices You Must Make to Follow Christ 1. The Sacrifice of Cherished Comforts – Vss. 18-20 2. The Sacrifice of Personal Relationships – Vss. 21-22 Implications: 1. You must not put off following Christ 2. You don’t get to set the terms of following Christ 3. We need…
Matthew 8:14-17 Characteristics of New Testament Miracles 1. They did not depend on the faith of the recipient 2. They were not performed for money or fame 3. They were completely successful 4. They were undeniable 5. They were immediate and spontaneous 6. They authenticated a true message and a new revelation . 1 Kings 17:23-24, Acts 2:22,…
Matthew 8:1-4 . Jesus’ ministry as King introduced (Matthew 4:23-24) . A miracle is when God breaks the…
Matthew 7:28-29 The Effect Of Christ’s Preaching – “Astonished” . Matthew 13:54, 19:25, 22:33; Mark 1:22, 6:2, 11:18; Luke 4:31-32, John 7:46 The Nature Of Christ’s Preaching – Authority of words leads to authority of works Characteristics of Jesus’ Preaching 1. The Clarity of His Preaching Was Authoritative . Use of Illustrations – Matthew 5:13-14, 6:26-30,…
Matthew 7:24–27 The Proof of Salvation is Obedience – 1 James 1:22-25 1. The Similarities In The Parable . A. Both Build a House (Your Spiritual Life) . . 1 Corinthians 3:12-13 . B. Both Experience Storms 2. The Differences In The Parable . A. There are…
Matthew 7:21-23 The reality of false followers: Matthew 13:19-22, Mark 7:6, Titus 1:15, 1 John 2:19, John 6:66 Three Sobering Elements of Self-Deception1. The Test That Diagnoses Self-Deception – Vs. 21. “He who does the will of My Father” “He who keeps My commandments”. Romans 10:9, Luke 6:46, Matthew…
Matthew 7:15-20 Satan has always sought to obliterate the truth – John 8:44, 2 Corinthians 11:14 False prophets have always been a problem for the people of God . Jeremiah 6:13-14, 23:30-32; Matthew 24:11, 24; 2 Peter, Jude . . . . . Who are you listening to? 1. The…
Matthew 7:13-14 #1 – Two Paths . A. Wide Gate – Broad Path (Self-righteousness) . B. Small Gate – Narrow Path . . Matthew 5:3-12 #2 – Two Crowds . A. Many – Atheists, Moralists, Nominal . B. …
Matthew 7:12 Two components of the Golden Rule that should motivate our love for others1. The Exhortation of the Golden Rule. Matthew 25:35-392. The Motivation of the Golden Rule. Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 19:16-19, 22:34-36; Romans 13:8-10, Galatians 5:14 You can not – and will not – do it in your own strength It has…
Matthew 7:7-11 Why Don’t We Pray? . 1. We don’t know how . 2. We don’t make it a priority . 3. We fail to discipline ourselves . 4. We don’t feel the need to pray . 5. We don’t really think prayer ‘works’ The Pattern of Persistent Prayer – Vs. 7 . Ask – Seek…