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We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
Matthew 23:37-39
I. The Bleeding Heart of Chris for his People (v. 37)
II. The Impending Judgement of God for their Rejection (v. 38)
III. The Blessed Hope of Israel for their Future (v. 39)
Matthew 23:13-36
I. Because They Keep People from Heaven (v. 13)
II. Because They Lead People to Hell (v. 15)
III. Because They Pervert the Truth (vv. 16-22)
IV. Because They Major on the Minors (vv. 23-24)
V. Because They Emphasize the External Over the Internal (vv. 25-26)
VI. Because They are Internally Polluted (vv. 27-28)
VII. Because They Actively Oppose God’s Work (vv. 29-36)
Matthew 23:13-36
I. Because They Keep People from Heaven (v. 13)
II. Because They Lead People to Hell (v. 15)
III. Because They Pervert the Truth (vv. 16-22)
Galatians 2:17-21
I. You Are Free To Live For God (vv. 17-21)
II. You are Alive in Christ (v. 20a)
III. You Are Living By Faith (vv. 20b-21)
Psalm 40
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Remember God’s Past Rescues with Praise (vv. 1-3)
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Rehearse God’s Never Changing Promises with Delight (vv. 4-10)
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Request God’s Salvation and Preservation with Humble Dependence (vv. 11-17)
Ephesians 4:7-12
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Because God Promises to Give Qualified Men to Lead the Church (vv. 7-11)
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Because God Uses Those Men to Train Others in the Church (v. 12)
Matthew 23:1-12
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They are Self-Appointed (vv. 1-2)
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They are Terrible Examples (v. 3)
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They are Harsh Shepherds (v. 4)
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They are Humanly Motivated (vv. 5-10)
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They are Pridefully Arrogant (vv. 11-12)
Matthew 22:41-46
- The Pointed Exchange – Vs. 41-42
. His goal is to show them Who He is
. – What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?
. They were looking for the lost glory of Israel to be restored – Matthew 20:30, 21:9, 15
. He’s the fulfillment of the promise of the Davidic covenant
. . 2 Samuel 7:8-16, Psalm 89:3, Isaiah 9:6, 11:9; Jeremiah 23:5, Ezekiel 37:24, Matthew 1 - The Revealing Clarification – Vs. 43-45
. – If David called Him Lord, how is He his Son?
. . Psalm 110:1 – This psalm is the most quoted (27x) text from the Old Testament in the New
. . David wrote Psalm 110 – under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – it is proof of Jesus’ deity - The Muted Response – Vs. 46
. Silenced . . . but don’t repent
Romans 6:8-11
If our Savior is dead – He’s no SaviorThis is the day that we meet in celebration of this reality
. Acts 2:24, Romans 1:1-4, 1 Corinthians 15:3
Three implications of this truth
1. Christ’s Resurrection Becomes Our Resurrection Through Union With Him – Vs. 8-9
. Hebrews 10:2
. In/With Him – Vs. 3-4
. United with Him – Vs. 5
. Crucified With Him – Vs. 6
. Galatians 2:20
2. Christ’s Resurrection Enables Us To Live Wholly Unto God –
. 1 Corinthians 4:14-15
3. Christ’s Resurrection Motivates Us to Mortify Sin – Vs. 11
Hebrews 10:5-18
Three Evidences of the Sufficiency of Christ’s Sacrifice That Should Drive Us to the Cross
1. Christ’s Sacrifice Fulfilled God’s Will (Vs. 5-10)
. Quote from Psalm 40 – The Law is God’s standard, but not designed to save anyone.
. . Galatians 3:18, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 53:11
2. Christ’s Sacrifice Guarantees Eternal Hope (Vs. 11-14)
. For whom is it that Christ died? Those who are His – John 10:25-29
3. Christ’s Sacrifice Provides True Forgiveness (Vs. 15-18)
. Jeremiah 31:33-34
Matthew 22:34-40
First Week – Trap #1 (Political)
Last Week – Trap #2 (Theological)
Trap #3 – The Greatest Commandment (Legal)
. Gracious invitations to the same people seeking to kill Him.
. The very essence of what it means to be a Christian.
1. The Question That Challenges Jesus – Vs. 34-36
. Pharisee – A lawyer and professional scholar of the Law (Scribe)
. . Mark 12:32-34 – He was close and sincere, but still testing Jesus – Mark 12:35
. . The Pharisees loved to debate this question
. Proverbs 3:5-6, Habakkuk 2:4
. . Matthew 23:23 – Weighty vs. lighter
2. The Answer That Summarizes the Law – Vs. 37-40
.A. A. Love the Lord – Vs. 37-38
. . Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, John 14:15
. . Complete allegiance, total devotion
. . . Defines the greatest sin – not loving God with the fullness of your being
. . . This is not radical. It is normal Christianity
. . . Revelation 2:4-5 – Solution: Remember, Repent, Return
. B. Love your neighbor
. . . This is a natural outflow of the love of God
. . . Galatians 5:14, James 2:8, 1 John 3:16-17, 4:8
. . . Who is my neighbor? Every single person you come in contact with – Luke 10:29
. . . Matthew 5:44, Colossians 3:14
Every single failure of God’s Law is a failure to love
Realize Who He is
Matthew 22:23-33
Last Week – Trap #1 (Political)
Trap #2 (Theological)
1. The Conniving Question – Vs. 28
. The Sadducees
. . Theological opposite of the Pharisees who were traditionalists
. They are the religious liberals, religious aristocracy, secularists
. . Denied resurrection, angels (Acts 23:80), and the whole OT except the Torah
. . Controlled the temple
. . Hated Jesus: for cleansing their temple from the moneychangers
. . for teaching about heaven, hell, the afterlife, resurrection
. . . . . . for coming into Jerusalem claiming to be King
. . Their question concerned Levirate marriage – Deuteronomy 25:5-7, Genesis 38
. . . It was designed to ridicule rather than to get an answer
2. The Clarifying Response – Vs. 29
. . They do not understand Scripture
. . They do not understand the power of God
. . Life in the resurrection is not like life on earth – Vs. 30 (no marriage in heaven)
. . The Scripture – Vss. 31-32
. . ‘Have you not read?’ (Exodus 3:6)
. . . . Job 19:25, Psalm 16:9-11, Isaiah 26:19, Daniel 12:2
3. The Confounded Reaction – Vss. 33 (34)
Two Implications
1. It is possible to believe both the Scriptures and the power of God and yet be extremely wrong
2. Jesus teaches us to look beyond this life
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Matthew 22:15-22
A believer is responsible to submit to and pray for authority – Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-17
Trap #1 – Is It Right To Pay Taxes?
1. The Devious Plot – Vss. 15-17
. Pharisees and Herodians – A most unlikely alliance, but united in their hatred for Christ
. Saying the correct things, but believing none of it
. . Flattery is usually sin – Proverbs 26:28, 29:5
. The temple tax was to maintain the temple – Exodus 30
. The poll tax was to support Rome while they were under Roman oppression
2. The Brilliant Response – Vss. 18-22
. Romans 13:1-7, Proverbs 21.1, 1 Peter 2:17, Titus 3:10
. The nation He is telling them to pay taxes to will put Him to death in three days
3. The Practical Implications
. The Balance – Options
. 1. Believe that God is the only authority
. 2. Believe that government is the only authority
. 3. To acknowledge the authority of God and the authority of government, but
. . . the government is the primary authority.
. 4. To acknowledge the authority of God and the authority of government, but
. . . the authority of God is the primary authority.
What does it mean?
. Government – Obey the laws
. . . . Speak well of the leadership
. . . . Respect, support and pray for our leadership
. . . . If government demands something contrary to Scripture – civil disobedience
. God – Render what is His: Worship, Praise, Allegiance
. . . Affections: Heart, soul, mind – Vs. 36 .Vs. .
Matthew 18:15-20
God’s purpose for us is Holiness – 1 Peter 1:16
You exist for the sole purpose of bringing God glory
The Importance of Reproving Fellow Believers – Proverbs 9:8, 28:23, 12:1, 13:9, 15:5
. I. The Purpose of Church Discipline – Vs. 15
. A. Who is it for? Brothers (cf vs. 21, 35)
. . 1 Corinthians 5:9-13
. . 1.) Overlook – 1 Peter 4:8, Proverbs 19:18
. . 2.) Confront – When someone is trapped in sin
. B. Why?
. . 1.) Restoration – to win your brother
. . Luke 15:11-32, James 5:19-20
. . 2.) Prevention
. . 1 Corinthians 5:1-7
. . 3.) Admonition
. . 1 Timothy 5:19-20
. . 4.) Protection – to protect the honor of God’s name
Matthew 18:10-14
Two Reasons Why We Really Need To Care For One Another
1, Because Angels Care For His Beloved Children – Vs 10
. Angels are God’s servants and ministering spirits
. . Hebrews 1:14, Acts 12:5-10, Luke 16:22
2. Because God Searches For His Lost Children – Vv. 12-14
. . Luke 15:1-7, Hebrews 12:6
Matthew 18:6-9
How you treat fellow believers says a lot about how you feel about Christ Himself
Acts 9, Matthew 5:35-46
I. The Prohibition Against It – Vs 6
A. By directly tempting them to sin
B. By indirectly tempting them to sin – Ephesians 6:4
C. Being a bad example – “A leader’s liberty is a follower’s license”
1 Corinthians 8:13, Romans 14:13
D. Failing those who look up to you
II. The Punishment Of It – Vv 6-7
III. The Prevention Of It – Vv 8-9
Matthew 5:29-30
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Matthew 18:1-5
Life in the Kingdom is about how we submit to the King
. The Kingdom is a Family – John 1:12, Galatians 3:26. 4:5; 1 Timothy 3:15
1, The Question About True Greatness – Vs. 1
. Mark 9:33-34, Luke 9:46, Matthew 20:20-21, Luke 22:24
. Ambition
. Selfish – James 3:14
. Correct – 2 Corinthians 5:9
2. The Explanation About True Greatness – Vv. 2-5
. . Luke 9:47
. A. They’re asking the wrong question – Vs. 3 – Isaiah 66:2
. B. The same way you came in is the way you continue – Vs. 4 – Matthew 20:25-28, 23:9-12
. C. How we treat one another – Vs. 5
Selected Scripture
I. Why?
. We want people to behold the glory of God
. . 2 Corinthians 4:3-6, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
II. What?
. “I Will Build My Church” – Matthew 16:18
. The Great Commission – “Go make disciples” – Matthew 28:19-20
III. How?
. Acts 1:8 – the outline of the book of Acts
. . Chapters 2-7 – Jerusalem
. . Chapters 8-12 – Judea & Samaria
. . Chapters 13-28 – The remotest parts of the earth
. Acts 2:27, 41-42, 11:19-26, 13:1-3, 14:3, 19:21-23
. Romans 15:18-19-23
IV. Who?
. Acts 13:1-3 – The best, the most gifted, the most equipped, the most qualified
Selected Scriptures
Ordinances are the ‘visible words’ of the Gospel
I. The Nature and Means of Believer’s Baptism
. A. Defining Mark of Christian Identity
. . John The Baptist – Matthew 3:1-2, 13-17 – A baptism of repentance
. B. Baptism From Symbol to Reality – Matthew 3:15, 20:21-23, Mark 10:38, Matthew 28:19,
. . Acts 2:37-28, 41, 8:12-13, 36-38, 9:17-18, 10:44-48, 16:14-15, 31-33
. C. Symbolizes
. . 1, Union with Christ – Spiritual baptism – Romans 6:3-4, Colossians 2:12
. . 2. Forgiveness of sins – Titus 3:5, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
. D. The Mode Matters – Greek Baptizo – Immerse (drown)
II. The Nature and Means of the Lord’s Supper
. . Matthew 26:26-28, Acts 2:42, 46, 20:7
. A. Remembrance – 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 – Back to His death
. B. Anticipate – 1 Corinthians 11:25-26 – Ahead to the second coming
. C. Prepare – 1 Corinthians 11:27-30 – (21-22 selfish/greed)
. D. Corporate – 1 Corinthians 11:17, 18, 20, 33, 34 – when you come/meet together
Five directions to look when approaching the Lord’s table
1. Within – self-examination 2. Around – together 3. Back – to the cross
4. Ahead – to His return 5. Up – in gratitude
Acts 2:37-47
Fellowship: Shared in Common, togetherness – Acts 16, 1 Corinthians 10:16, Philippians 1:5
Three Expressions of Genuine Fellowship
1. A Common Worship – Vv. 37-42
2. A Common Life – Vv. 42-44
. 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 John 1:3, 7; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 18, 24-26, Ephesians 4:11-16
3. A Common Care – Vv. 44-45
. Acts 4:32-35
Selected Scriptures
CommitmentSix Reason To Become a Church Member
1. An Historical Reason
. There was an apparent list of members
. . Acts 1:15, 2:41, 2:47, 4:4, 5:14, 6:7, 11:21, 14:1, 16:5
. There was a clear terminology that identifies a church
. . Acts 6:1-3, 6:5, 8:1, 14:23, 15:3-4, 15:22, 15:30, 18:27
. There was a list of widows in the church
. . 1 Timothy 5:9
2. An Ecclesiological Reason
. The nature of the church assumes membership
. . 1 Corinthians 12:13, 1:1-2; Galatians 1:1-5
3. A Pastoral Reason
. . Acts 20:28, 1 Thessalonians 5:12, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 5:1-3
4. An Accountability Reason – Church Discipline
. . Galatians 6:1-2, Matthew 18:15-17, 1 Corinthians 5:2, 5, 12-23
5. A Relational Reason – The “one-anothers”
6. A Spiritual Reason – Spiritual gifting
. . Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12, 1 Peter 4:10-11
2 Timothy 4:1-4
Teaching is a subset of Shepherding – Matthew 28:16-20, 2 Timothy 2:2, 3:16-17
Four Points that Characterize Pastoral Preaching
1. The Weighty Accountability of Pastoral Preaching – Vs. 1
. A. A solemn charge
. B. In the presence of God
. C. In light of Christ’s judgment
. . 2 Corinthians 5:10, James 3:1, Hebrews 13:17
2. The Simple Mandate of Pastoral Preaching – Vs. 2a
. False Teachers – 2 Timothy 3:5–7, 13
. Combat them – 2 Timothy 3:14-17
3. The Practical Exercise of Pastoral Peaching – Vs. 2b-c
. . Colossians 1:28
4. The Consistent Opposition to Pastoral Preaching – Vv. 3-4
. . Timothy’s church in Ephesus – Revelation 2:1-7
. . Jeremiah 5:30-31
1 Peter 4:10-11
Spiritual Gifts Given By:
. Holy Spirit – Luke 11:13, John 16:7
. The Ascension – Ephesians 4:7-8
Two Instructions Regarding Your Spiritual Gifts That Will Make You Useful In Christ’s Church
1. Serve One Another – Vs. 10
. A God-given gift – 1 Corinthians 12:7, 14:4
. Freely you have received, freely give – Matthew 10:8
. Be a good steward – accountability – 1 Timothy 4:14
. Manifold grace of God – many gifts – 1 Corinthians 12:4, Romans 12:6
2. Trust God’s Power – Vs 11
. The sign gifts (prophecy, tongues, healing, miracles) were for authentication of new revelation
. Will cease – 1 Corinthians 13:8-10, 2 Corinthians 12:12
. Don’t focus on the man – focus on the message
. 1 Corinthians 2:3-5
1 Peter 5:1-3
The Biblical norm for church leadership is:
a plurality of God-ordained elders
who meet the character qualifications
who lovingly shepherd God’s people
by faithfully teaching the Word
and caring for their souls.
Four Expectations For The Elders Who Lead The Church
1. Men Who Work As A Team – Vs. 1
. Acts 11:30, 14:23, 20:17, 28; Philippians 1:1, 1 Timothy 5:17, Titus 1:5, James 5:14
. Benefits: Lighten the workload
. . . Provides accountability
. . . Ensures and expression of each man’s giftedness
. . . Ensures greater clarity on knowing the will of God
. . . Philippians 2:2, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3
2. Men Who Are Accessible – Vv. 1-2
. * ‘among you’ – 1 Thessalonians 2:5-12
3. Men Who Shepherd – Vs. 2a
. God’s flock – Acts 20:29-31
. Lead, protect, guard, feed, seek, heal comfort
. The sheep’s responsibility – Hebrews 3:17
4. Men Who Model Maturity – Vv. 2-3
. A. Not for pressure
. B. Not for possessions
. C. Not for power
. D. Proving to be examples
1 Timothy 3:14-16
The primary vehicle God is using to implement His plan is the church
The church was a mystery in the Old Testament – created in Acts 2
It is the greatest demonstration of the manifold wisdom and glory of God – Ephesians 3:9-10, 20-21
We are here to:
. Witness to Christ
. Proclaim the gospel
. Make disciples of all nations – Matthew 28:19-20
Two statements regarding the mission of the church to help us know what we are to be about
1. It Is The Dwelling of God – Vs. 15a
. It is a family
. God dwells in His people – Ephesians 2:19-22
. The church is the primary place where disciples are made
. It is where you come into contact with the Living God – Psalm 42:2, 84:2
. To become more like Christ
2. It Is A Defender of Truth – Vv. 15b-16
. It does not define or create the truth
. It proclaims THE TRUTH – objective truth
Implications:
. 1. We must teach the truth
. 2. We must live the truth
Matthew 17:24-27
Paying taxes is our responsibility to government – government is a minister of God – Romans 13:3-7
1, The Question Posed – Vs. 24
. Exodus 30:11-16 – the tax was not a Roman tax, it was a temple tax
2. The Clarification Given – Vv. 25-26
. Matthew 22:15-21, 1 Peter 2:13-14
3. The Provision Demonstrated – Vs. 27
. A. Unwilling to compromise truth – Matthew 15:3-12
. B. Must have a willingness to give up your personal rights – 1 Corinthians 9:12, 19-20
Matthew 17:14-23
What is the object of our faith?
I. The Grieving Father’s Desperate Request – Vv. 14-16
. ‘Lunatic’ – believed to be affected by the moon – probably epilepsy
. Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-42
. Demonic possession – disciples authorized to handle
. Matthew 10:7-8, Mark 6:13
II. The Gracious Savior’s Kind Rebuke – Vs. 17
. Unbelief always leads to wrong conduct – this was the disciples’ besetting flaw
. Matthew 6:30, 8:26, 14:28, 16:8-9
. The demon is cast out – Mark 9:17-29
III. The Growing Disciples’ Gentle Reminder – VV. 19-20
IV. The Glorious Messiah’s Grim Recap – Vv. 22-23
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Matthew 17:9-13
Part 1
- The Need For Silence – Vs9
. NO one – emphatic – Matthew 8:4, 9:30, 12:16, 16:20
. He did not come to deliver them from their enemies – He came to die
. Mark 9:9-10 – they still do not understand
. 1 Corinthians 1:3-4 – to be able to offer comfort to others - The Question About Elijah – Vv. 10-13
. Malachi 3:1, 4:5-6
. The chronological problem – Elijah was to come first, the Messiah second
. The theological problem – He says the Messiah has to die. How does that happen?
. . Future: Elijah will come (Revelation 11:3) before Messiah’s second coming
. . Present: John the Baptist was an Elijah type who already came and introduced Messiah
. . . . . Matthew 11:14, John 1:21, Luke 1:17
. Christ is also going to suffer (V12) – John 12:16
Matthew 17:1-8
- The Glory Of Christ – Vv 1-2
. A. More than 1 witness is needed to confirm the event – Deuteronomy 19:15
. B. Why Peter, James and John? They were the disciples closest to Jesus
. C. Shekinah Glory of Christ – Mark 9:3, Luke 9:29, Hebrews 1:3, Revelation 1:16
. Moses reflected God’s glory after being with God – Exodus 34:30
. D. Christ is the very form of God – Philippians 2:6-8, Hebrews 2:14-17 - The Testimony Of Christ – Vv. 3-5
. A. Saints from heaven as witnesses
. Moses – represents the law – Genesis 49:10, Deuteronomy 18″15, Genesis 3:15
. . Elijah – represents the prophets
. B. Peter
. C. God
. Beloved Son – deity
. Well pleased – Affirming His work
. . Listen to Him3. The Worship Of Christ – Vs. 6
. Isaiah 6:5, Ezekiel 1:28, Proverbs 1:7, John 1:14, 2 Peter 1:16-18
1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Biblical Love – 1 Corinthians 13:6, 1 Timothy 1:5, Mark 10:45, Romans 5:8, 5-6, John 13:34-35
Three Life Changing Results of the Believer’s Salvation in Jesus Christ
1. The Believer’s Reciprocal Love Among The Heart – Vs. 22
. Ezekiel 36:26-37, John 14:23
. A. Phileo – Brotherly Love – Romans 12:9-13, 2 Corinthians 6:6, Ephesians 4:32
. B. Agape – Christ’s Love – Philippians 2:8, Matthew 26:36-46, Acts 12:12
. C. Genuine Love – 1 Corinthians 3:13
2. The Believer’s Regenerated Life Through The Living & Enduring Word of God – Vs. 23-29
. John 3:3, Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 10:17
3. The Believer’s Renewed Longing For The Spiritual Nourishment of the Word – Vs. 2:1-3
. Psalm 119:159-160
Matthew 16:27-28
Christ is the heaven of one and the hell of another
The single most important decision you will make in this life is what you will do with Christ
Four Features of the Return of Christ That Should Motivate Us to Wholeheartedly Follow Christ
I. The Certainty of His Coming
. A. God In Human Flesh
. B. The Only God-Man
. C. Fulfilled Prophecy – Daniel 7:13
. . Matthew 24:29-31, 33; Hebrews 9:28, Revelation 22:20
. D. For believers, a purifying effect – Romans 13:13-14
II. The Glory Of His Coming
. His angels – 2 Chronicles 32:31, Matthew 13:39-42, 49-50; 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10
III. The Judgment Of His Coming
. The proof of your position in Christ – Psalm 62:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Romans 14:10, 12
. A. For believers – judgment for rewards – 1 Corinthians 3:12-15
. B. For unbelievers – judgment for punishment
IV. The Preview Of His Coming – Vs 28
. The Tribulation
Matthew 16:24-26
The Christian life is death to self – seeing Christ as our greatest treasure
Philippians 3:8, Matthew 13:44, 45-46
You win by losing
Four Principles To Help Understand What It Means To Truly Follow Christ
1. The Desire For True Discipleship – Vs. 24a
. Mark 8:34
2. The Nature Of True Discipleship – Vs. 24b
. We must:
. A. Deny self – Romans 13:14, Philippians 3:3
.. B. Take up our cross – a death sentence – Galatians 2:20
. C. Follow Me
3. The Promise Of True Discipleship – Vs. 25
4. The Profit Of True Discipleship – Vs. 26
Matthew 16:21-23
Jesus Died For Sinners
1 Corinthians 2;2, 15:3-4
I. The Prediction of Christ’s Atoning Work – Vs. 21
. Matthew 4:17
. His attention turns to teaching the disciples
. A. The Necessity of His suffering
. . A Divine ‘must’ – Psalm 22:1, Zechariah 12:1, Isaiah 53:10, Acts 2:23
. B. The Intensity of His Suffering
. C. The Source of His Suffering
. . John 1:11 – The very people He came to save
. D. The Result of His Suffering
. His Death Implied – Matthew 9:15, 12:40, 16:4
. . His Death Stated – Matthew 17:22-23, 20:18-19, 26:1-2
II. The Opposition to Christ’s Atoning Work
. It seemed to be foolishness – 1 Corinthians 1:18-23
III. The Protection of Christ’s Atoning Work
Matthew 16:18-20
Part 1 – Last Week
1. The Promise To Found It
2. The Promise To Build It
This week:
3. The Promise Of Christ to Triumph It – Vs. 18c
. Possibilities for what the church will face
. A. Attacks on the church by Satan himself
. B. Death will not stop the building of the church
. . Isaiah 38:9-11, Job 38:17, Psalm 9:13, 107:18
. . The death of His people does not stop the church
. . . “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church” – Tertullian
4. The Promise Of Christ to Authorize It – Vs. 19
. Revelation 1:18, Matthew 28:18, John 20:21-23
. ‘Binding’ or ‘loosing’ is on the basis of acceptance of Christ and the gospel
. Matthew 18:15-20 – Church discipline
Matthew 16:18-20
Four Evidences of the Centrality of the Church In God’s Program
1. The Promise of Christ to Found It – Vs. 18a
. Peter’s great confession elicits Jesus’ great promise
. Peter was not the first ‘Pope’ – Matthew 18:1, 20:20
. A. The Rock: Matthew 16:18 – ‘to you’ is singular
. B. A play on words:
. Peter – Petras – masculine ‘pebble’
. Rock – Petra – feminine ‘mountain’
. Peter was renamed in John 1:41-42 Cephas means Peter
. C. Prominent role Peter had among the Disciples
. . Called first as a disciple – Matthew 4:18-22
. . Always first in list of disciples
. . Matthew 10:2 calls him the first
. . Primary leader in first church – Acts 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10
2. The Promise of Christ to Build It – Vs. 18b
. A. I – Christ’s Church: Ephesians 1:22, Colossians 1:18
. B. Will – Christ’s purpose – no church in the Old Testament, it is a mystery Ephesians 3:6
. . It’s a certainty. God does not ‘try’
. C. Build – Christ’s work
. D. My – Christ purchased it: Acts 20:28, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
. E, Church – Ecclesia: called out ones
. The church is not a building, it’s the believers who meet there
Matthew 16:13-17
Three points that help us clearly uncover Christ’s true identity so that we can come to the right conclusion about who He is.
1. The Probing Question and The Wrong Answers – Vs. 13-14
. Herod: John The Baptist – Matthew 14:1
. Others: Elijah – Malachi 4:5-6
. . Jeremiah – Jeremiah 26:7-8
. . Prophets – Deuteronomy 18:15
. False Jesus: 1 John 2:22-23, Colossians 2:8
2. The Pointed Inquiry and the Correct Confession – Vs. 15-16
. You – Emphatic Matthew 14:33
. Say, but not believe – Matthew 7:21-23.
. Son of the Living God – Deuteronomy 5:26, Psalm 42:2
3. The Promised Blessings and Divine Revelation – Vs. 14
. Acts 16:14, Matthew 11:25-27, 2 Corinthians 4:6
Ephesians 1:18-23
How we think is how we live
God has not intended us to live on our emotions, but on TRUTH
1. Past – Hope of our calling
2. Future – Inheritance
3. Present – The greatness of His power
Three Demonstrations of God’s Power Toward Believers
1. The Resurrection of Christ Demonstrates God’s Power Toward Believers – Vs. 20a
. Romans 1:4, Philippians 3:10
. How much power? Matthew 28:2-5 – earthquakes, rolled the stone, bringing dead to life
. . The Trinity was involved in the resurrection
. . Father: Romans 6:4
. . Spirit: Romans 8:11
. . Son: John 10:17-18
. . God’s Power – Ephesians 3:7, 16, 20
2. The Ascension of Christ Demonstrates God’s Power Toward Believers – Vs. 20b, 21
. . Acts 1:9-11, Luke 24:13-21, Ephesians 4:7-10
3. The Authority of Christ Demonstrates God’s Power Toward Believers – Vs. 22-23
Matthew 16:1-12
Warnings are for our good – Romans 15:14, Colossians 1:28, Ephesians 5:19, Acts 20:28-31
Two Warnings For Us To Heed – Vs. 6, 11, 12
1. A Warning Against Sign-seeking
. Pharisees – legalists
. Sadducees – liberals, political, denied all supernatural events
. They were united in their hatred to Christ – Corinthians 11:22, Matthew 12:38-41
2. A Warning Against False Teaching
. Mark 8:14, Matthew 13:33, 1 Corinthians 5:6
Matthew 15:29-39
The miracles are irrefutable proof that Christ is the Messiah. All of His miracles meet a human need.
. John 10:25
Two Points That Highlight Christ’s Incredible Compassion For Gentiles
. 1. Christ’s Compassion Displayed To Gentiles In Supernatural Healings – Vs. 29-31
. . Mark 7:31, Matthew 8:28-34
. 2. Christ’s Compassion Displayed To Gentiles In Miraculous Provision – Vs. 32-39
. . Matthew 9:36, 14:14, 20:34
. . The disciples didn’t fully understand – Matthew 6:7-11
Two Implications –
. 1. Christ’s Compassion Extends To All People – Acts 10:9-15, 34
. 2. Christ’s Compassion Is An Example For Us To Follow – Colossians 3:12-14
Psalm 95
What Kind Of Worship Pleases The Lord?
Three Exhortations Calling God’s People To A Wholistic View of Worship
1. Call To Joyful Worship – Vv. 1-5
. A. Call: Rejoice In The Lord – Vv. 1-2
. B. Cause: Because He is Sovereign over the World – Vv. 3-5
. . Psalm 145:3
2. Call To Reverent Worship – Vv. 6-7aA.
. A. Call: Bow Before the Lord – V. 6
. B. Cause: Because He is Sovereign over His People – V. 7a
. . He is our Maker/Creator
3. Call to obedient worship – Vv. 7b-11
. A. Call: Do Not Neglect the Word of the Lord – Vv. 7a-9
. . John 10:26-27, Exodus 17:1-7
. B. Cause: Because He does not abide with the disobedient – Vv. 10-11
.. 2 Peter 1:2, 2 Timothy 2:15, John 15:8
Matthew 15:21-28
Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
What is the state of my faith?
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- A Desperate Woman’s Plea For Mercy – Vss 21-22
. Takes place in Tyre and Sidon (now Lebanon) – the only time He leaves Israel
. “Please have mercy on me”
. Compare with the publican (Luke 18:11-12) & the tax collector (Luke 18:13)
. Barrier #1 – He does not respond: not to keep her away to but draw her closer.
. A test of her faith - The Impatient Disciples’ Display Of Indifference – Vs. 23
. Barrier #2 – I’m sent to rescue My people
. Genesis 12:3, Isaiah 42:6, 49:6; John 4:22, Romans 1:16
. They were sheep without a shepherd, their leaders had failed them, their system was
. bankrupt – Matthew 10:5-6 – It starts with Israel - The Gracious Savior’s Affirmation Of Faith – Vss. 24-28
. A. Recognition of her desperate need – “Lord, please help me!”
. B. Recognition of Christ’s sufficiency
. C. Accepts her inferior position and worships
. Barrier #3 – Don’t give the children’s food to the dogs
. Christ only says ‘Your faith is great’ to two people
. The Roman centurion – Matthew 8:10
. This Canaanite Woman – Matthew 15:28
- A Desperate Woman’s Plea For Mercy – Vss 21-22
Matthew 12:15-21
Jesus came to be a servant – Mark 10:45
. Instructed people not to tell Who He is – Vs. 16
. . To not cause conflict with the Pharisees yet – He was on a different timetable
. . To fulfill prophecy
1. A Beloved Servant – Vs. 18
. Philippians 2:5-8
2. A Just Servant – Vs. 18
. Genesis 12:3, Matthew 15:21, Acts 1:8
3. A Quiet Servant – Vs. 19
4. A Gentle Servant – Vs. 20
5. A Hopeful Servant – Vss. 20-21
Matthew 12:9-14
Pharisees – Matthew 23:16-17
1. The Deliberate Setup – Vss. 9-10
. Luke 4:16-20
2. The Compassionate Savior – Vss. 11-13
. Micah 6:8
. A. They kept silent – Mark 3:4
. B. They were ‘filled with senseless rage’ – Luke 6:11
. C. Jesus’ response – Mark 3:5
3. The Murderous Response – Vs. 14
Matthew 12:1-8 1. The Offensive Actions of the Disciples – Vs. 1 . Sabbath – Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus:8-11 . . The disciples’ behavior was not unlawful: Deuteronomy 23:24-25, Leviticus 19:9-10 2. The Indignant Response Of The Pharisees – Vs. 2 . . What constitutes ‘work’…
Matthew 11:25-30 . . . . Antinomy in the Bible – Isaiah 55:8-9 . . . . What should one do with an antinomy? . . . . …
2 Thessalonians 3:14-18 Because the gospel is a transforming gospel, true obedience must characterize the lives of those who receive it by faith Two Final Words That Lead To True Obedience 1. Word of Discipline – Vss. 14-15 . A. Responsibility of the Church . . Authority – Matthew 18:18 . …
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 The Lord Expects His People To Be Holy Acts 5:1-11, Joshua 7:4-15. 2 Kings 5:20-27, Leviticus 10:1-7, 1 Corinthians 5:12 Three Responses To Maintain Holiness In The Church 1. Separate From The Unruly – Vss. 6-9 – . Keep away from the sinning brother – Acts 20:29-31 . …
2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Why Pray if God is Sovereign? . God works through our prayers – Philippians 1:9 . God knows our needs – Hebrews 4:16 . God hears our prayers – Proverbs 15:29 1. Our Personal Requests – Vss 1-2 . A. Brothers Pray For Us – Vs. 1 . …
Matthew 11:20-24 All people know that God exists – Romans 1:18-20 It is a serious thing to know the truth and reject it – Matthew 23:13-14, 2 Peter 2:21, James 4:17 1. The Strong Proclamation of Judgment – Vs. 20 . 2 Thessalonians 1:8 Revelation 19:11-16 . . The first…
Matthew 11:16-19 1. The Instruction – Vs. 13-15 . Malachi 4:5-6 . . “He who has ears to hear . . . . . Matthew 11:5, 13:40; Luke 8:8, 14; the letters to every church in Revelation 2 & 3 2. …
2 Thessalonians 2:13-17Three Responses To The Gospel Of Christ To Hold Fast In Times Of Affliction1. We Rejoice In Divine Election – Vss. 13-14. 2 Thessalonians 1:3, Romans 1:16, Philippians 3:8, 18-212. We Stand On Divine Truth – Vs. 15 . 2 Thessalonians 2:2, Colossians 2:8, Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22 3. We Endure…
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 The Day of the Lord – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, 4:13-17 Three Implications of Christ’s Return That Cultivate Perseverance In Believers 1. He Will Be Revealed In The Day Of The Lord – Vs. 3 . Apostacy will be a sign of the last days . . 1 Timothy 4:1-2,…
Matthew 11:11-15 Three Benefits of Being a Kingdom Citizen 1. A Superior Privilege – Vs. 11 . Two Elements of the Kingdom of God . . Universal – The domain over which God rules – Psalm 10:16, 24:1, 145:13, Daniel 4:34-35 . . Mediatorial – A future…
Matthew 11:7-15 1. Humility – Matthew 11:2 . In his doubt he went to Jesus . . John 1:27, 29-30, 3:22-26, 30; Matthew 3:14 2. Conviction – What did you go out to see? – Vss. 7, 8, 9 . . Matthew 3:10, Matthew 3:12 . …
Matthew 11:1-6 John the Baptist: Foretold – Malachi 3:1, Explained – Matthew 3, John 1:29 1. The Authoritative Question To Christ – Vs. 1 2. The Clarifying Question To Christ – Vss. 2-3 . Why John the Baptist was in prison – Matthew 14:3-12 . A. He was in prison…
2 Thessalonians 1:6-12
Three Implications Of Christ’s Return That Cultivate Perseverance In Believers
1. It Will Bring Justice For The Afflicted – Vss. 6-7
. Galatians 6:7, Romans 12:17-19, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 25:31-33, 40, 45; Isaiah 66:16
2. It Will Result In Retribution To The Disobedient – Vss. 8-10
. 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 3:12, 4:15, 5:23
3. Ignites Believers To Godly Living – Vss. 11-12
. Philippians 2:12-13, 1 Timothy 1:15-17, Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 8:18
THERE IS A 70 SECOND BLANK IN THE RECORDING AT AROUND 22 MINUTES. IT BEGINS AGAIN JUST AFTER 23 MINUTES
Matthew 10:40-42
Two Profound Realities That Bring Comfort In The Midst Of Opposition
1. Believers Are Identified With Christ – Vs. 40
. Vs. 11, Matthew 18:5, Luke 10:16, Acts 9:4, Colossians 1:24
2. Believers Are Rewarded By Christ – Vss. 41-42
. Matthew 5:12, 6:2, 16; Hebrews 6:10, Matthew 25:31-46
2 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Three Marks Of A Healthy Christian In The Midst Of Affliction
1. A Healthy Christian Grows In Faith And Love – Vs. 3
. 1 Thessalonians 4:10, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 5:11-12, 1 Timothy 4:15
2. A Healthy Christian Perseveres And Remains Faithful – Vs 4
3. A Healthy Christian Keeps The Proper Perspective – Vs. 5
. Acts 14:22
Matthew 10:34-39
Christ does unify – Ephesians 2:14-15 – but He also divides
Two Elements That Highlight The High Cost of Following Christ
1. The Divisive Nature Of Genuine Discipleship – Vs. 34
. Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:14, Romans 14:17, Colossians 1:20, John 14:27, 16:33
. Matthew 10;21, Micah 7:6, Matthew 24:10, 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
. Different: Desires, Perspectives, Masters, Worship – 1 Corinthians 7:15
2. The Demanding Character of Genuine Discipleship – Vss. 37-39
. Luke 14:26
Matthew 10:28-33
. The Power of Persecution is Its Ability to Inspire Fear
Last Week
. 1. The Certainty of Opposition
. 2. The Needlessness of Fear
. A. God Will Vindicate Us
This Week
. 2. B. Because The World Can’t Harm Us – Vs. 28
. . Revelation 7-15, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-9
. . C. Because The Lord Cares For Us – Vs. 29
. . Matthew 6:26, 1 Peter 5:7
. 3. The Acknowledgement of Christ – Vs. 32-33
. . 1 John 4:15, John 6:66-67
. . BUT –
. . Matthew 7:21-23
.
Matthew 10:23-44
3 Critical Perspectives to Maintain
1. The Certainty of Opposition – Vss. 24-25
. Acts 9:4, John 15:18-19, Colossians 1:24, Matthew 9:35, 12:23-24; Philippians 3:8-10, Acts 5:40-41
2. The Needlessness of Fear – Vss. 25-27
. God Will Vindicate – 1 Corinthians 4:3-5, 1 Timothy 5:24-25, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 2:14-33
Six Markers That Characterize The Hard Road Ahead For True Disciples
Last Week:
1. The Danger Of The Task
2. The Scope Of The Opposition
3. The Help From The Spirit
This Week:
4. The Division Of The Family – Vs. 21
. Matthew 24:9-10, Micah 7:6, Luke 14:26
5. The Extensiveness Of The Hatred – Vs. 22
. John 15:18-19, Matthew 24:9, John 10:27-29, Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 15:2,
. Hebrews 3:14, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Timothy 4:7
6. The Faithfulness Of The Father – Vs. 23
. Matthew 12:14-15
We are not in a ‘culture war’ – we are in a spiritual warJesus did not come to redeem ‘culture’He came to redeem sinnersSix Markers That Characterize The Hard Road Ahead For True Disciples
1. The Danger Of The Task – Vs. 16
. Luke 10:3, Matthew 5:10-12, Acts 14:22, 2 Timothy 3:12
2. The Scope Of The Opposition – Ephesians 6:12
. A. Apostate Religion – Vs 17
. Acts 5:17-18, Revelation 17:4-6
. B. Pagan Government – Vs. 18
. In Acts: Paul before Felix, Festus and Agrippa
3. The Help From The Spirit – Vss 19-20
. Acts 4:1-13, 17-20, 29-31
Isaiah 53
Resurrection Was Prophesied
. Luke 24:25-26, 45-46, 1 Corinthians 15:4, Isaiah 53
1. The Predictions Of Christ’s Humiliation
. A. His Astonishing Appearance – 52:13-15
. B. His Scornful Rejection – 53:1-3
. C. His Substitutionary Sacrifice – 53:4-6
. D. His Horrific Death – 53:7-9
2. The Predictions of Christ’s Exaltation – 53:10-12
2 Corinthians 5:21
Two Divinely Ordained Means By Which Believers Are Reconciled To God
. Romans 6:23
Matthew 10:5-15
Part 1
4 – The Provisions To Avoid – Vs. 9
. Matthew 8:20, 6:25-33; cf Luke 22:35
. A. God Will Provide Your Needs
. B. God’s People Are The Means – Vs. 10
. 1 Corinthians 9:7, 9, 14
5 – The Places To Stay – Vss. 11-15
. Matthew 7:6
6 – The Individuals To Reject – Vss. 13-15
. Acts 13:50-51, 18:5-6
Matthew 10:5-15
1. The People To Serve – Vss. 5-6
. Isaiah 42:6, 49:6, Matthew 15:24, John 4:22, Romans 1:16, Acts 1:8, 13:16-39, 44-48
2. The Message To Proclaim – Vs. 7
. The King is here; if you receive the King the Kingdom will come.
. The Church’s privilege: 1 Timothy 3:15
. When the Church loses sight of the Gospel it creates pseudo-gospels
. Easy Believeism
. Moralist – Be a good person
. Prosperity
. Therapeutic
. Social
3. The Actions To Perform – Vs. 8
. 2 Corinthians 12:12
Matthew 10:1-4
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4
6 – Bartholomew (Matthew/Mark/ Luke)/Nathaniel (John) – Close friend of Philip
. John 21:2, John 1:43-49
. A. His Biased Prejudice – John 1:46
. B. His Genuine Heart – John 1:47
. C. His Strong Faith – John 1:49
7 – Thomas “Doubting Thomas”
. A. A Zealous Nature – John 11:14-16
. B. A Pessimistic Bent – John 14:4, 20:24-28
8 – Matthew – A Tax Collector – Matthew 9:9
9/10/11 – James (The Less) – Thaddeus – Simon the Zealot
. Mark 15:48 Mark 3:18 A Terrorist
12 – Judas Iscariot – Apostate
. He was the Only Outsider: He was from Southern Judea
. He was Chosen to Fulfill Prophecy – John 6:70
. He was Greedy – John 12:4, 13:21-27. 18:5: Matthew 27:3-4, Acts 1:16-18
Matthew 10:1-4
Week 1 Week 2 Week 3
4 John – Brother of James (Boanerges: Thunder, fiery) – Became a Disciple of love: Mark 9:38
. A. A Passion For Truth
. . 1 John 1:6, 8, 2:4, 3:18, 4:6, 2 John 4, 3 John 4, 1 John 2:15, 3:6, 4:4-5
. B. A Heart of Love – ‘love’ used ~80x in his letters
. . 1 John 2:9, 3:11-16, 4:7-11, John 19:26-27
5 Philip – Leader of the second group
. A. An Evangelistic Desire – John 1:43
. B. A Weak Faith (Pessimistic)
. . John 6:5-7, 12:20-22, 14:8-11
.
Matthew 10:1-4
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3 – Andrew & James
2 – Andrew – Brother of Peter, a ‘behind the scenes’ apostle – Matthew 4:18-20
. A. The Importance Of Individual People
. . Always bringing someone to Christ – John 1:40, 6:18, 12:22
. B. The Importance Of Quiet Service
3 – James – The brother of John, an ‘apostle of passion’ (fiery, zealous, impatient)
. . Boanerges “Sons of Thunder” – Matthew 4:21, Mark 3:17
. . Zeal without corresponding humility can hurt people – Luke 9:54, Matthew 20:20, 22
. . . cf: Mark 10:35
. . He learned: Only death of an apostle recorded in Scripture – Acts 12:1-2
. .
Matthew 10:1-4
Last Week: Part 1
They were not extraordinary men – Acts 4:13
1. Peter – ‘First’ – Leader, Dominant Personality
. A. His Designation
. B. His Prediction
. C. His Presumption
. . But he learned: 1 Peter 2:13, 3:8-9, 4:8
. D. His Rejection
. . But he learned: 1 Peter 5:5-6
. E. His Restoration – John 2:15-17, 1 Peter 5:1-3
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 the men as you go down the groups
. Less intimacy as you go down the groups
. The same man is always the leader whenever the groups are mentioned
. They are mentioned in pairs – ? The same pairs as sent out – Mark 6:7, Luke 10:1
. They were just normal people – 1 Corinthians 1:26-29
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 People – Vs. 36
. Only used of Christ in the New Testament – Matthew 14:14, 15:32, 20:34
. The Jewish Leaders – Ezekiel 34
. 3. The Concern Of Christ For Faithful Laborers – Vs. 37
. 4. The Call of Christ To Evangelistic Prayer – Vs. 38
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
. Demons – 1 Timothy 4:1, Ephesians 6:12, Genesis 3:15, John 3:8, Hebrews 2:14
. 2. The Amazement From The Fickle Crowds – Vs. 33-
. 3. The Denial By The Unbelieving Leaders – Vs. 34
. Matthew 12:22-29, 2 Corinthians 4:4
What Will You Do With This Jesus?
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. 28
. Our faith is tested to strengthen it – James 1:2-3
3. The Supernatural Removal of Darkness – Vss. 29-30
. 2 Corinthians 4:4
4. The Stern Warning of Silence – Vs. 31
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 – Vs. 15
. John the Baptist – John 3:28-30, Hosea 2:20, Isaiah 62:5
. Fasting resumed – Acts, 13:3, 14:23
3. The Vivid Illustrations About Christ’s Preeminence – Vss. 16-17
Jesus’ ways were totally incompatible with their ritualistic system of Rabbinic JudaismMatthew 5:17
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 grace – Vs. 11
, Luke 5:30 - The invitation of Jesus to salvation – Vss. 13-14
. Hosea 6:6
- Personal Holiness and Sanctification
. A. How do you develop affection for God – 1 John
. B. What books, pastors, authors help you to grow
. The Holiness of God – R. C. Sproul
. Taking God at His Word – Kevin DeYoung
. Faith Unfeigned – John Calvin
. Do You Believe What God Says About You – Stephen Viars
. A Sheep Remembers – David Calhoun
. The Keys To Spiritual Growth – John MacArthur
. Pilgrim’s Progress – John Bunyan
. C. What is the most important book in the Bible
. Romans, Ephesians, Philippians - Key Verses
. 2 Corinthians 7:10 – What Is Repentance without Regret – Peter vs. Judas
. Jeremiah 17:9 – Is the heart of a Christian still deceitful?
. Ezekiel 11:19-20, 36:26-27; 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 2:14-15, Romans 6:1-14
. Romans 7:22-23 – Is Paul a believer there?
. 1 Corinthians 11:6 – Head coverings (1 Timothy 2:14-15)
. 10 – Angels (Ephesians 3:10)
. James 5:16 – Confess your sins and physical healing - Body Life & Relationships
. Single women – 1 Timothy 5:2
. Female friendships & lying – Colossians 3:9, 12 - Theology – The Gospel: There is a belief that does not save
. The cost of following Christ – It will cost you everything
. Acts 16:31, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 10:9 – Jesus as Lord
. Ephesians 2:10 – We are created for good works
. James 2:14 – Faith without works is dead
. Matthew 7:16, 20 – By their fruits you will know them
. John 15:5 – If there is no fruit they are cut off
. 2 Timothy 3:14 – Convictions that require commitment - Cessationism – 1 Corinthians 13:8
- Conscience, mind, brain
. Colossians 3:5, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Titus 1:15-16 - How do you know what your spiritual gifts are?
Hebrews 1:1-3
Last Week – Seven Evidences Of The Supremacy Of Christ
1. The Rightful Heir – Vs. 2
2. The Sovereign Creator – Vs. 3
3. The Glorious Light – Vs. 3
This week:
4. The Divine Representor – Vs. 3
. Colossians 1:15, 1:19, 2:9
. God in Human Flesh – John 1:14, 18, 12:45
5. The Powerful Sustainer – Vs. 3
. Colossians 1:17, 2 Peter 3:10
6. Our Gracious Redeemer – Vs. 3
. Romans 6:23, Hebrews 9:1-14, 10:1-4, 10-14; 1 John 1:7
7. The Exalted King – Vs. 3
. Philippians 2:9-11, Hebrews 7:25
Hebrews 1:1-3
Seven Evidences Of The Supremacy Of Christ
1. The Rightful Heir – Vs. 2
. Many prophets – ONE Son – 1 Peter 1:10-12
. Firstborn – Colossians 1:15 – Supreme over everything
. Psalm 2:8, 89:27, Daniel 7:13-14, Ephesians 1:10, Philippians 2:10-11, Revelation 5:4-10
2. The Sovereign Creator – Vs. 3
. Genesis 1:1-3, Colossians 1:16, Isaiah 40:26, 1 Corinthians 8:6, John 1:3
3. The Glorious Light – Vs. 3
. John 1:18, 10:30, 12:45, Colossians 1:15, John 8:12, 3:19
.
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 Over Sin
. 1. The Gracious Bestowal Of Forgiveness – Vss. 1-2
. . . . Mark 2:4, Luke 5:15
. . . He knew their hearts – John 2:25
. . . Sin causes sickness – Psalm 32:3, 1 Corinthians 11:29-30, John 5:16
. . . Christ came to forgive sins – Matthew 1:2
. 2. The Evil Accusation By Skeptics – Vs. 3
. . . Blasphemy – Mark 2:6-7
. . . . Ephesians 1:7, Acts 2:38, 13:38
. 3. The Miraculous Healing of Paralysis – Vs. 7
. . . . Luke 5:25
. 4. The Incredulous Amazement At Authority – Vs. 8
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 Son of God
. Mark 5:6, Mark 1:24, 34; Luke 4:41, James 2:19, Matthew 8:27
. B. There is a Coming Judgment – they knew Jesus is that Judge
3. The Authoritative Exorcism
. Luke 8:31-32 vs. Acts 19:13-16
4. The Shocking Rejection – Vss. 33-34
. Mark 5:14-18
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…
Micah 4:1-5 Three Future Realities The Provide Present Hope 1. The World Will Be God-Centered – Vss. 1-2 . The Millennial Reign of Christ 2. God Will Establish Lasting Peace – Vs. 3 e. God’s People Will Prosper – Vs. 4
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 8:5-13 The Purpose of Miracles . 1. To inaugurate new eras of revelation . 2. To authenticate the messenger . 3. To compel and reveal true faith True Faith Always Has God As Its Object . 1. The Desperate Request – Vss. 5-6 . . …
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…
Psalm 131 1. Examination – Vs 1 . A. He is not proud or haughty . B. He is not presuming to take over God’s actions . “Too wonderful” – Job 42:3 . C. Composed and quieted my soul – Vs 2 . …
Psalm 73 You fix your feelings by working on your belief system Lost Perspective – Vss 1-15 . A. On The Wicked . B. On Himself Pivot – United what he heard with faith: Hebrews 4:12, Isaiah 6:1-4 Regained Perspective – Vss 18-20 . A. On Himself – Senseless (we become like the idols we worship)…
This is the audio of the sermon portion only of the Friday night program. If you would like to watch the program in its entirety please go to: .. Sermon Concert Psalm 56 . …
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…
Malachi 3:13-4:61. Are We Serving?. A. Serious Charge – Vss. 13-15 . B. God Knows and Responds – Vss. 16-18 . . Malachi 2:17, Psalm 56:8, Exodus 19:5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, 4:10 2. Are We Ready For Judgment? . A. Judgment of the Wicked – Vs. 1 . …
Malachi 2:17-3:12 I. The Sin of Wearying God – Vss 2:17-3:5 . A. Is God Just? – Vs. 2:17 . . 1. Ultimate Justice . . 2. Present Justice . . 3. Postponed Justice – Hebrews 12:5-11 . …
Malachi 2:1-16 I. Honoring The Lord In Your Ministry . A. The Sinful, Flawed Priest – Vss. 1-2 . . James 1:22-25 . B. The Ideal Priest – Vss. 4-7 . . 1. Trustworthy and Morally Pure in Doctrine . …
Malachi 1:1-14 I. God’s Love For Us Demonstrated By Action – Vss 1-5 . A. By His Electing Grace – Vss 2-3 . . . Deuteronomy 7:6-7, 10:14; Amos 3:2, 1 Peter 1:2 . B. By His Protective Care – Vss 3-4 . C. By His Coming Judgment and Promises –…
1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 3 Relational Qualities Necessary to Promote Growth in the Church 1. Responding Well to Faithful Leadership 2. Ministering to One Another 3. Pursuing a Sound Spiritual Life
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Three Declarations To Prepare Our Minds for The Day of the Lord 1. The Certainty Of His Coming – Vss. 1-3 . Amos 5:18, Isaiah 13:6, Ezekiel 30:3, Joel 2:1, Obadiah 1:15, Joel 2:1 . A. Near (Joel 1:15) and Future (Joel 2-3) Fulfillment . B. Definite –…
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 . RE: False Teachers – 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2, Acts 20:3 Three Aspects Of Our Hope To Bring Comfort To Believers Who Grieve 1. The Past Authority Of Our Hope – Vss. 13-14a . There is no ‘soul sleep’…
1 Thessalonians 4:1-12 3 Keys To Guarantee Growth As A Believer 1. Seek To Please God By Following His Instructions – Vss. 1-2 . Abound Abundantly – Philippians 3:14, 2 Peter 2:20-21 2. Strive In You Sanctification To Be Holy – Vss. 3-8 . A. In Abstinence From Sexual Immorality . . …
1 Thessalonians 2:17-2:13 Four Desires All Believers Should Have 1. A Desire To Be With One Another . A. Because We Care – Vs. 17 . B. Because We Know Our Enemy Does Not Want Us Together – Vs. 18 . . 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 2:16 . …
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Four Truths To Show That The Word Is Working1, Our Acceptance Of The Word – Vs. 13. Received (passive) vs. Accepted (Active). . James 1:22-24, 1:21. Spiritual Results. . Salvation 1 Peter 1:23 …
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Seven Marks of a Faithful Shepherd 1. He preaches boldly – Vss. 1-2 2. He solely aims to please God – Vss. 3-4 3. He is gentle – Vss. 5-7 4. He has a fond affection for them; he invests his whole heart in them. – Vs. 8 5. He lives sacrificially – Vs. 9 6. He sets a…
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Thessalonica – Acts 17:2 A healthy church will place their hope in the final work of God, will impact one another and the people around them. 1. Greetings, Prayers and Praise – Vss. 1-2 2. Three Tangible Proofs Which Prove Our Election From God – Vss. 3-10 . A. Vs. 3 – We Have A New Pursuit…
Matthew 7:1-6Part 1Five Elements In Avoiding Critical Faultfinding Judgmentalism1. The Prohibition Against Hypocritical Judgmentalism2. The Motivation Against Hypocritical Judgmentalism This Week: Judge Righteously – Proverbs 31:9, John 7:24 , Matthew 23:1-36, Revelation 3:15-163. The Illustration of Hypocritical Judgmentalism – Vs. 3 (Speck vs. Log). John 19:11, Jude 134, The Solution to Hypocritical Judgmentalism – Vs. 5. …
Matthew 7:1-6 Five Elements In Avoiding Critical Faultfinding Judgmentalism 1. The Prohibition Against Hypocritical Judgmentalism – Vs. 1 . Proverbs 9:8, 27:5; Matthew 18:15-20, John 7:24, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13, Galatians 6:1, James 5:19-20 . A. Don’t hold unbelievers to the standard of God’s Word . B. He is forbidding critical judgmentalism without perceiving your own faults…
1 Peter 1:13-16 Opposition and persecution will come – John 15:18-19 How are we to persevere in the face of persecution?1. We are to fix our hope on future glory – Vs. 13. A. By preparing our mind for action. …
Matthew 6:25-34Part 1 This Week:Godly Fear (2 Corinthians 11:28, Philippians 2:20) vs. Sinful Fear (Proverbs 12:25) 1. What Does It Mean To Seek First The Kingdom of God? – Vs 33. Priorities. . Seek – diligently, earnestly, intently, serious effort, ongoing, constant. . First – In singular priority constantly seeking the will of…
Matthew 6:25-34 . Worry underestimates the power of God. Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7 …
Matthew 6:19-24 Part 11. The Fleeting Nature of Earthly Treasures – Vs. 192. The Eternal Worth of Heavenly Treasures – Vs. 203. The Revealing Character of Internal Values – Vs. 21 This Week:. . Materialism is…
Romans 6:1-14Implications of the Resurrection. It witnesses to the immeasurable power of God. It proves that Christ is the Son of God – Romans 1:4. It proves His sinless nature and divine character. It validates all the Old Testament prophesies. It confirms that God accepted Christ’s work at Calvary – Romans 4:25. It gives substance to our faith – 1 Corinthians 15:14. …
Isaiah 53:4-6. All mankind has sinned against God – Romans 5:12, Isaiah 59:2. Because God is just, He must punish all sin – Psalm 89:14, Romans 6:23, Leviticus 17:11 Three Elements of Christ’s Suffering1. The Source of Christ’s Suffering –…
Ephesians 2:8-10 Three Truths of Our Salvation That Display and Motivate Our Service1. The Ultimate Author Of Your Salvation – Vs. 8a2. The Unsurpassable Origin of Your Salvation – Vs. 8b-9. 3 Aspects of Biblical Faith (Knowledge). Knowledge of in Whom it is we have placed our faith …
Matthew 6:19-24 A Warning Against Materialism 1 Timothy 6:9-10 Truths About Treasures 1. The Fleeting Nature of Earthly Treasures – Vs. 19 . Treasures on earth do not promise eternal joy . 2 Peter 2:;3, 14; Jude 16 . No earthly possession is secure . Joel 1:4, Proverbs…
Matthew 6:16-18 Fasting is NOT: . – A diet plan . – Done as an end in itself . – A way of getting God to bless you Fasting Is: The private, voluntary, occasional abstinence from food for a time for spiritual purposes . Matthew 4:2, Ezra 10:6, Esther 4:16,…
Matthew 6:9-15 Part 1 – Introduction Part 2 – Hallowed Be Your Name Part 3 – Your Kingdom Come Part 4 – Your Will be Done Part 5 – Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Part 6 – Forgive Us Our Debts . . . . …
Matthew 6:9-15 Part 1 – IntroductionPart 2 – Hallowed Be Your NamePart 3 – Your Kingdom ComePart 4 – Your Will be DonePart 5 – Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread Petition #5 – Forgive Us Our Debts – Vs. 12. A. It Helps Us Maintain Fellowship With the Father. . …
Matthew 6:9-15 Part 1 – IntroductionPart 2 – Hallowed Be Your NamePart 3 – Your Kingdom ComePart 4 – Your Will be Done Petition #4 – Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread – Vs. 11. 4 Realities of this petition. A. An Affirmation of Total Dependence. …
Matthew 6:9-15
Part 1 – Introduction
Part 2 – Hallowed Be Your Name
Part 3 – Your Kingdom Come
Petition #3 – Your Will be Done – Vs. 10b
. We invite God to conquer us to deliver us from ourselves
. A. Sovereign Will – His will of decree
. . Psalm 115:3, Isaiah 46:10, Daniel 4:35, Ephesians 1:11, Proverbs 21:1
. . God is in control of everything – even evil
. . .Job 2:10, Lamentations 3:37-38, Isaiah 45:7, Jeremiah 32:42, Amos 3:6, . . . Acts 2:23, compare 1 Chronicles 21:1 to 2 Samuel 24:1
. . You are never outside of the sovereign will of God
. . . Deuteronomy 29:29, John 4:34, 5:30, 6:38, Matthew 26:39-44
. B. Moral Will – God’s revealed Instructions and commands
. . The Word of God contains the will of God
. . Matthew 7:21, 12:50; Psalm 40:8, 143:10; Ephesians 6:6,
. . Hebrews 10:36, 13:20-21; 1 John 2:17
. . So what is God’s will for us?
. . 1 Timothy 2:4, Ephesians 5:17-18, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:16-18;
. . . 1 Peter 4:19, 2:13-35
Matthew 6:9-15
Part 1
Part 2 – Hallowed Be Your Name
This week:
Petition #2 – Your Kingdom Come
. The Kingdom of God’s reign on earth is the central theme of Matthew
. Matthew 3:2, 4:17, 5:3, 10, 19, 20; 6:10, 33; 13:44-46
. The Kingdom has aspects that we do not have to pray for
. The Universal Kingdom – God exercises all control
. Psalm 10:16, 24:1, 103:19, 145:13, Daniel 4:34
. The Spiritual Kingdom – All believers of all time
. . John 3:3, Colossians 1:13
. The Theocratic Kingdome – The Nation of Israel
. The Kingdom had aspect that we must pray for
. The Millennial Kingdom – Offered at Christ’s first coming, but now on hold
. Acts 1:6
. The Eternal Kingdom
. 5 Aspects of the Kingdom for Which we are Praying
. A. Future – Matthew 7:21-23
. B. Earthly – Literal Physical Fulfillment of the Davidic covenant
. 2 Samuel 7:17, Isaiah 9:6-7, Daniel 2:34, 44, Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14, 27
. C. Glorious
. D. Millennial – Revelation 19-20 – The Son’s Reign
. E. Eternal – The Son gives the Kingdom over to the Father’s Reign
. . 1 Corinthians 15:24-25, Revelation 21-22
.
Matthew 6:9-15 –
Part 1
. Doxology (praise) – Vs. 9 & 10
. comes before our
. Requests (needs) – Vs. 11-13
Petition #1 – Hallowed Be Your Name – Vs. 9b
. Psalm 8:1, 9:10, 20:7, Exodus 33:17-34:7
. Names of God: El Shaddai – God Almighty – Genesis 28:3
. Elohim – Creator of Heaven and earth – Genesis 1:1
. El Elyon – The Most High God – Psalm 92:1
. Adonai – Lord, Master – Joshua 3:11
. Yahweh (YHWH) – Jehovah, LORD – Isaiah 26:4
. I AM – Yahweh – Exodus 3:14
. Jehovah Jireh – The God Who Provides – Genesis 22:13-14
. J. Rapha – The God Who Heals – Exodus 15:22-26
. J. Nissi – The God Who Is Our Banner – Exodus 17:15
. J. Shalom – The God Who Is Our Peace – 2 Thessalonians 3:16
. J. Rohi – The God Who Is Our Shepherd – Psalm 23:1
. J. Sabbaoth – The God of Hosts – Isaiah 6:3
. J. Tsidkenu – The God Who Is Our Righteousness – Psalm 4:1
. Psalm 30:4, 97:12, 111:9
. How Holy is He? – Isaiah 6:1-3
. Implications:
. 1. We hallow God when we refrain from profaning His name
. 2. We hallow God when we see all of life as worship
. 3. We hallow God when we think rightly about Him
. 4. We hallow God when we pursue personal holiness
1 John 1:5-10
If we say . . .1. The Declaration of Who God Is – Vs. 5.
. God is light
. He defines the standard of human morality
. He declares what He expects for humans to be in relationship with Him
2. Sin Destroys Our Fellowship – Vs. 6-7
. Ephesians 5:3-4, 11; Isaiah 59:1-3, Psalm 66:18, Proverbs 18:1
3. Sin Deceives Our Heart – Vs. 8-9
. John 13:9-10
4. Sin Distorts Our View of God – Vs. 10
Matthew 6:9-15
Prayer is critical to the Christian life
. I. The Prelude – Our Father Who Is in Heaven – Vs 9a
. . . . . Three petitions for the glory of God – Praise
. . . Three petitions for our physical and spiritual wellbeing
. . . . . Past (Vs. 12), Present (Vs. 11), Future (Vs. 13)
. . . A. The Object of Our Prayers
. . . .B. The Person of Our Prayers
. . . To God the Father – Vs. 1
. . . . Through Jesus Christ, the Son – 1 Timothy 2:5
. . . By the means of the power of the Holy Spirit – Romans 8:26-27, Ephesians 6:18, Jude 20
. . . C. The Balance Of Our Prayers
. . . 1. Transcendent – Other, Holy, Above, Distinct – Psalm 57:5, 97:9, Ecclesiastes 5:2, Psalm 113:5
. . . 2. Immanent – Close, Near, Involved – Exodus 3:11-12, Deuteronomy 4:7, Psalm 139:7-8
. . . Immanuel – God with us. . .
Matthew 6:5-8
- Resist Publicity and Verbosity in Praying – (Vs. 5, 7)
. The assumption is believers pray – Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17
. Why pray?
. . – Communion with God
. . – Conforms us to the will and character of God
. . – It’s how the Lord accomplishes His purposes
. Do Not Use Meaningless Words and Phrases
. . 1 Kings 18:9-14, Mark 12:40
. There is nothing wrong with long prayers
. Jesus prayed all night -Luke 6:12
. There is nothing wrong with persistence in prayer
. The unrighteous judge -Luke 18:1-5
. The Garden of Gethsemane – Matthew 26:39-44
. Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh – 2 Corinthians 12:8 - Practice Privacy and Simplicity in Praying – (Vs. 6, 8)
Matthew 6:2-4
Basic Principles of Giving
. 1. Give Regularly – 1 Corinthians 16:1-2
. 2. Give Sacrificially – 2 Corinthians 8:2-4
. 3. Give Cheerfully – 2 Corinthians 9:7
. Needy in the Old Testament – Exodus 23:10-11, Leviticus 19:10, Deuteronomy 15:7-11
– .Needy in the New Testament – Acts 2:44-45, 4:34, 37: James 2:15-16, 1 John 3:17, Matthew 25:31-46
. I. Hypocrisy-Motivated Giving – Vs. 2
. Matthew 6:19-20, Matthew 6:2, Acts 5:1-11
. II. Heavenly-Motivated Giving – Vs. 3
. Job 28:24, Psalm 90:8, Proverbs 5:21, 15:3; Ecclesiastes 12:14, Hebrews 4:13
Matthew 6:1
The Dangerous Pattern of Hypocrisy in Scripture
. Cain – Genesis 4:3-5
. Israel – Isaiah 1:10-15, 29:13; Amos 5:21-23, Matthew 7:15
. Judas – Matthew 26:48
. Parables – Matthew 13:21-22, 24-30
. Ananias and Sapphira – Acts 5:1-9 – Hypocrisy is self-love
. Simon – Acts 8:18-23
. 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Matthew 5:20
.I. Avoid Religious Externalism For The Sake Of Recognition
. A. The manner – before men
. B. The motive – To be noticed by them
. . Compare Matthew 5:16 with Matthew 6:1 – There is no conflict. The difference is motive.
. . . Matthew 7:5, 15:7, 22:18, 23:5, 13, 14, 15, 23, 25, 27
II. Anticipate No Rewards As A Consequence For Hypocrisy – Vs. 2, 5, 16
Psalm 1
Psalm 1:1-3
. I. The Characteristics of the Righteous
. . . Vs. 1 – His allegiances are purposeful
. . . Vs. 2 – His Thoughts are Intentional – what controls the mind ultimately controls the actions
. . . . . . . . . Psalm 119:14, 16; Romans 8:7
. . . Vs. 3 – His Results are Unmistakable – steady, favorable progress
Psalm 1:4-5
. II. The Characteristics of the Wicked
. . . Vs. 4 – They Have No Roots
. . . Vs. 5 – They Have No Hope at the Judgment
. . . . . . . . . 1 Peter 2:21, Matthew 25:31-32, 13:29-30; Romans 2:5-6
Psalm 1:6
. . . Vs. 6 – The Lord Knows Who is His
. . . . . . . . . Proverbs 14:12, John 6:68, Psalm 73:23-25
- Who Is Melchizedek? How is he a type of Christ?
. Hebrews 7:11-17, Genesis 14:17-20 - How can we fight sin and be holy
. Philippians 1:9-11, Hebrews 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, Colossians 3:1-3, 8-10: Romans 6:12-14,
. 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Peter 2:9 - Who is Lucifer? What does the name mean? Why is he referred to as the ‘Morning Star’ when Christ is
. called the ‘Bright Morning Star’?
. The term Lucifer is only used in the KJV or NKJV – refers to a ‘high ranking’ or ‘preeminent’ individual
. Isaiah 14:4,11 – Refers to the king of Babylon
. Isaiah 14:12-15 – Refers to ‘someone’ else
. CF – Luke 10:18, 2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 2:28, 22:16 - What is the difference between a soul & spirit?
. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 - Why in John 1:18 does it say that no man has seen God at any time but Exodus 24:9-11 says Moses, Aaron
. and the 70 elders saw God and ate with him?
. New Testament instances of ‘seeing’ God: Stephen – Acts 7:55, John – Revelation 4:2-3
. . Of not being able to ‘see’ God: John 5:37, 6:46; Colossians 1:15, 1 Timothy 1:17, 6:46, Colossians 1:15,
. . 1 John 4:12
. Obstacles to ‘seeing’ God
. . 1. Who God Is – A Spiritual Being: Exodus 3:14, Malachi 3:6, John 4:24, Acts 7:48-50
. . . Theophany/Christophany
. . 2. Communication – Trying to describe a transcendent, spirit Being in ways humanity can
. . . understand
. . 3. Moral – Who people are: Sinful people can not look on a God Who is pure and holy
. . . Isaiah 6:5
. Jesus mediates that Gap
. . 1. The Incarnation – John 14:9, John 1:14, 18, 14:7
. . 2. On The Cross – Job 19:26-27, Psalm 17:15, Matthew 5:8, 1 John 3:2, Revelation 22:3-4 - How do we answer an agnostic who says he can’t believe in a God Who allows evil and lets it get worse
. and worse and doesn’t step in to stop it . . . (2 more examples – question abbreviated)
. . Keep presenting the gospel – 1 Corinthians 2:14
. . They can not understand until their eyes/heart are opened. - Regarding the previous question about not being able to see God – What does it mean to be made in God’s
. image, if not physically? - Do you write out your prayers on Sunday mornings?
- Did people who lived from Genesis to Malachi still have the opportunity for salvation and, if so, is Christ’s
. death the only way of salvation?
. Romans 4:3-8 (Psalm 32) and Galatians 3:11 (Habakkuk 2:4) showed the content of saving faith in both . . the New and Old Testaments.
. They believed what they knew at that time
. . Even the disciples did not fully understand until after the resurrection – Matthew 16:21-23
. Salvation is based on faith in the work of Christ as evidenced by their name being in the Book of Life. . . before the foundation of the world – Revelation 13:8
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 11:1
. E. Micah 5:2
. F. Zechariah 9:9, 11:12-13
. G. Malachi 4:5-6
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
. F. Numbers 24;15-17
. G. Deuteronomy 18:15, 18
.
Matthew 5:43-48
. You have heard it said . . .
Evidence #1
Evidence #2
Evidence #-3
Evidence #4
Evidence #5
Jesus said many hard things: some were hard to understand. others hard to do
. Luke 9:23, 14:26; Matthew 10:33-36, John 5:53-56
We must love the very people who treat us poorly
. 1. A Sinful Attitude Toward Your Enemies – Vs. 42
. . A. It is true that we must love our neighbor – Leviticus 19:18
. . . Who is your neighbor? – Luke 10:29-37
. . B. The Canaanite conquest – Deuteronomy 20:17
. . C. The Imprecatory Psalms – Psalm 139:19-22
. 2. A Biblical Attitude Toward Your Enemies – Vs. 44-47
. . A. Agape love, not an emotion – Romans 5:8, 10-11
. . B. Pray for those who persecute you – Act. 7:60, Luke 23:34
Why?
. To imitate the Lord’s kindness
. To transcend the world’s attitude
BE PERFECT AS YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS PERFECT – Vs. 48