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Sermons on Christ Jesus (Page 4)

Not A Tame Preacher: The Response to the Sermon on the Mount

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,…

Predictions of Christ in the Old Testament – Part 2

The prophets anticipated Christ – Hebrews 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:10-11 Part 1 – The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Pentateuch 2.  The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Prophets ..      A.  Isaiah 7:14, 9:6-7, 11:1-9, 40:3-5, 53:5-12 .       B.  Jeremiah 31:15-17, 33:14-17 .       C.  Daniel 7:13-14 .       D.  Hosea…

Predictions of Christ in the Old Testament – Part 1

The prophets anticipated Christ – Hebrews 1:1-2, 1 Peter 1:10-11 1.  The Scarlet Thread of the Messiah Running Through The Pentateuch .       A.  Genesis 3:15 – the Protoeuangelion .       B.  Genesis 12:1-3 – the Abrahamic covenant (land-seed-blessing) .       C.  Genesis 29:10 .       D.  Exodus 12:1-13 .       E.   Leviticus 16:5-22 .     …

The Temptation of Jesus – Part 2

Matthew 4:1-11Last Week – The Edenic Rerun1.  The Personal Temptation – Vs. 2-4 This Week2.  The National Temptation – Vs. 5-9.        Deuteronomy 6:16, Exodus 17:1-73.  The Universal Temptation – Vs. 8-10.        Deuteronomy 6:13, John 12:31, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, 1 John 5:19.      How is this a temptation?  Satan will give it NOW.   …

The Baptism of Jesus Christ

Matthew 3:13-17 The way into God’s Kingdom is through repentance – there is NO OTHER WAY How Jesus’ baptism provided complete and confirming proof from the Trinity that He is the King. 1.  The Arrival of Jesus – Vs. 13-14 .         The beginning of His public ministry – John 11:29-34 .         He is shown to be…

The Return to Nazareth: More Proof That Christ is King

Matthew 2:19-23 1.  The Obedient Return to Nazareth2.  The Clear Fulfillment of Prophecy.      A.  Foretold by ‘Prophets’ not a specific ‘prophet’.      B.  Nazareth is a synonym for someone despised and rejected – a slur.            1)  ‘Inferior’ racially, geographically, politically, economically, culturally, linguistically, religiously.                     John…

The Magi’s Visit To The Child King

Matthew 2:1-12 There were three responses to the birth of Christ.      The wise men – “We have come to worship Him”.      Herod – Pride, arrogance and unwillingness to follow Christ’s demands.      The Jewish leaders – Indifference 1.  The Intense Interest of the Magi – Vs. 1-2.              Daniel 2:2 – Diviners,…