Matthew 1-7 Sermon Series: Recent Episodes

Marcus Reeves

The New Testament is arguably the most important and famous document of all, and it opens with Matthew. It’s his account of arguably the most important person of all. And in 2023 Crossroads is kicking off with a deep dive into the first few chapters of Matthew to find out why.

Why is it that Jesus matters so much?

Why is it that 2000 years after Christmas, Jesus has more followers than ever before? Jesus enters into history and, as Matthew explains, changes its course the world over. It’s as if reality itself has made way for him…making way for a king like no other.

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Title: Those in darkness can see a great light...

Introduction: When we see dark things… 

a) We ignore it

b) We dress things up

c) We act brave and scared

1.     The women went to see the dark tomb (28:1)

And behold… (28:2-4) 

2.     The angel said 'Come and see' (28:5-8)

And behold… (28:9-10) 

3.     Two ways to see (28:11-20)

Behold... (28:11-15)

Behold... (28:16-20)

Conclusion: The people in darkness have seen a great light (Matthew 4:16)

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Intro: green means go. 

  1. The Angel

  2. The women

  3. The disciples. 

Conclusion: resurrection means go

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Title: A Miscarriage of Justice

Mistaken Identity

Innocent or Guilty?

An Unjust Substitute

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Title: Wiping the past

  1. Accused King (v11-14)

  2. Alternative King (v15-23)

  3. Guilty King (v24-26)

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  1. Wide and narrow

  2. Healthy and diseased

  3. Known and unknown

  4. Rock and sand

  5. How will you respond?

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Intro - "Why not both?"

  1. Two Options:

- choose your path

- choose who you listen to

- choose who to depend on

- choose your foundation

  1. Admiration or Action?

  2. A Choice of Life & Death

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INTRO: WHAT WE TREASURE THE MOST?

  1. INVESTMENT OPTIONS

  2. TRUST ISSUES

  3. INVESTING IN THE KINGDOM

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Introduction: The future brought forward.

a.    The present state is exposed.

b.    The perfect vision outlined.

c.    The solution given 

d.    The new reality dawns

Context: The Sermon on the mount and the future brought forward… 

a.    The present state is exposed.

b.    The perfect vision outlined.

c.    The solution given 

d.    The new reality dawns

Example 1: Giving to the needy (Matthew 6:1-4)

Example 2: Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15)

Example 3: Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18)

Conclusion: Your kingdom come 

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Introduction: The Sermon on the Mount and it’s perfect vision for life

The purposes of the Sermon on the Mount

a.      To reveal the misuse of God’s law

b.     To reveal sin

c.      To reveal God the Father, the giver of the law

d.     To reveal Christ the fulfiller of the law

e.     To reveal a revolution for people of God (then and now)

1.     Oaths (Matthew 5:33-37)

2.     Justice and mercy (Matthew 5:38-42)

3.     Love of Neighbour (Matthew 5:43-48)

Conclusion: The Sermon on the Mount and it’s perfect vision for life

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  1. The Rainmaker

  2. THE Law-maker

  3. Pharisaic Law-makers

  4. God’s righteous Laws

a. Murder

b. Adultery

c. Divorce

  1. Fulfilling God’s righteous laws

  2. Distinctive sin-killing

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  1. Blessed Living?

  2. The Beatitudes

  3. Standing Out

  4. The Blessed One

  5. Shining as Blessed people

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Introduction: Picturing the dream disciple.

Context: Picture this!? > Matthew 4:23-25 

The beatitude picture: 

1.    Picturing > the ideal Israelite (Matthew 5:1-12)

2.    Picturing >> the King of the Kingdom (Matthew 5:1-12)

3.    Picturing >>> the disciple destitute and distinct (Matthew 5:1-12)

Conclusion: The dream disciple

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The Dawning of the Kingdom

Comfortable...

  1. The Light of the Kingdom

  2. A Taste of the Kingdom

  3. The Disruptive Call of the Kingdom

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Title: Jesus the Son of God

  1. This is my Son.. (3:13-4:1)

  2. If you are the Son...(4:2-4:11)

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INTRO: WHO AM I?

  1. THE TRUE SON ARRIVES

  2. THE SON TEMPTED

  3. THE SON & THE CHILDREN OF GOD

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INTRO: PREPARATIONS

GET READY FOR THE KING 

  • THE REBELLIOUS 

  • THE RELIGIOUS

THE KING PREPARES

PREPARE TO MEET YOUR KING

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Perfect timing

•In sending Jesus

•His sovereign care of the chosen one

The kernel and the seed

•Rejection of the Christ = the incoming of the gentiles

•Fleshed out in Matthew's unfolding account

Implications

•Thankfulness that the God who knows our needs meets them perfectly

•Don't resist but worship the son

•God is sovereign over the chaotic & troubling events of this world

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Introduction: Where are you from? 

Where is Jesus’ from & what does it say about him?

1.     From Bethlehem (Matthew 2:1-12)

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2.     From Egypt (Matthew 2:13-18)

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3.     From Nazareth (Matthew 3:19-23)

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Conclusion: Our place in the world is found in a person

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This Jesus is the Christ - God's anointed kingThe king of Jews and Gentiles everywhereThe wonder of this kingHe is worthy of our worship