Matthew 10:1-4
B. The Messiah's Call to His Disciples, 10:1-4
(Mark 3:13-19; Luke 6:13-19; Acts 1:13)
1 They were called "to Him" (v.1a)
2 They were given power and authority (v.1b)
3 They were twelve in number (v.2a)
4 They were made apostles (v.2b)
5 They included three sets of brothers (v.2c)
6 They were organized two by two for ministry (v.3-4)
Matthew 10:5-15
C. The Messiah's Commission to His Disciples, 10:5-15
(Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6)
1 Jesus sent forth His disciples, commanding them (v.5)
2 First, go to Israel: To the lost of one's own house (v.6)
3 Second, preach: The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (v.7)
4 Third, minister, sharing freely (v.8)
5 Fourth, receive compensation (v.9-10)
a. Do not seek material gain (v.9)
b. Seek only to be adequately cared for (v.10)
6 Fifth, seek a worthy host (v.11)
7 Sixth, plan your ministry and your visits (v.12-15)
a. Approach cordially (v.12)
b. If accepted, share your peace (v.13)
c. If rejected, leave and symbolize judgment (v.14)
d. Rejectors are to be judged (v.15)
Matthew 10:16-23
D. The Messiah's Warning of Persecution, 10:16-23
1 Two facts must be kept in mind (v.16a-b)
a. Are commissioned (v.16a)
b. Are as sheep among wolves (v.16b)
2 Counsel 1: Be wise and harmless (v.16c)
3 Counsel 2: Beware of men (v.17-18)
a. The persecutors: The state and the religionists (v.17)
b. The reasons you will be persecuted (v.18)
1) For the Lord's sake (v.18a)
2) To be a testimony (v.18b)
4 Counsel 3: Do not worry about a defense (v.19-20)
a. God will meet your need (v.19)
b. God's Spirit will speak in you (v.20)
5 Counsel 4: Know that families will be divided (v.21)
6 Counsel 5: Endure to the end (v.22)
7 Counsel 6: Flee persecution (v.23)
Matthew 10:24-33
E. The Messiah's Encouragement Not to Fear Persecution, 10:24-33
1 The fact of persecution (v.24-25)
a. A warning: You are not above persecution (v.24)
b. A privilege: You are to share the sufferings of Christ (v.25a)
c. A surety: You are more likely to suffer persecution than Christ was (v.25b)
2 Do not fear persecutors (v.26-27)
a. The truth will be revealed (v.26)
b. The message must be preached (v.27)
1) The message given by Christ: in secret (v.27a)
2) Message is urgent (v.27b)
3 Do not fear men who kill the body (v.28)
a. They are unable to kill the soul (v.28a)
b. God alone can destroy the soul and the body (v.28b)
4 Do not fear—God cares (v.29-31)See: DS2
a. He cares for the common sparrow (v.29a)
b. He knows every injury to each sparrow (v.29b)
c. He cares for every detail of your life (v.30)
d. He values you more than sparrows (v.31)
5 The conclusion: Loyalty is essential (v.32-33)
a. Confess Christ and He will confess you (v.32)
b. Deny Christ and He will deny you (v.33)
Matthew 10:34-42
F. The Cost of Being the Lord's Disciple, 10:34-42
1 Jesus' purpose (v.34)
a. Not to send peace (v.34a)
b. To send a sword (v.34b)
2 Illustration 1: A person's family (v.35-37)
a. The fact: Christ sets the believer against his family (v.35-36)
b. The demand: Must love Christ supremely (v.37a)
c. The reward: Counted worthy versus unworthy (v.37b)
3 Illustration 2: The cross (v.38)
a. Demand: Die—follow (v.38a)
b. Reward: Counted worthy versus unworthy (v.38b)
4 Illustration 3: A person's life (v.39)
a. Demand: Give up life (v.39a)
b. Reward: Lose life versus find life (v.39b)
5 Illustration 4: Welcoming and ministering to others (v.40-42)
a. Demand: Welcome a believer and minister to him (v.40)
b. Reward: A reciprocal or equal reward (v.41-42)
1) The presence of Christ and of God, (v.40) (v.41a)
2) The reciprocal or equal reward (v.41b)
3) Strongly asserted: The smallest ministry will not lose its reward (v.42)
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 9
Matthew 9:1-8
G. Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man: Forgiving Sin, 9:1-8
(Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)
1 Jesus left Gadara and entered His own city—Capernaum (v.1)
2 Jesus' power to forgive sins was demonstrated (v.2)
a. The friends' deep care: They brought their disabled friend to Jesus (v.2a)
b. The friends' great faith (v.2b)
c. Jesus' compassion: Forgave the man's sins (v.2c)
3 Jesus' power to forgive sins was questioned: Silently accused of blasphemy (v.3)
4 Jesus' power to forgive sins was proven (v.4-7)
a. He revealed something: He knew their rejection (v.4)
b. He suggested something: A test (v.5)
c. He did something: He healed the man (v.6a)
d. He commanded something: Go (v.6b-7)
5 Jesus' power to forgive sins brought glory to God (v.8)
Matthew 9:9-13
H. Jesus Calls Matthew: Receiving Sinners, 9:9-13
(Mark 2:14-17; Luke 5:27-32)
1 The sinner who needed a Savior (v.9)
a. Jesus saw a man (v.9a)
b. Jesus called the man (v.9b)
c. The man's one act: He arose and followed Jesus (v.9c)
2 The sinner who introduced his sinful friends to the Savior (v.10-11)
a. He entertained Jesus and his sinful friends (v.10)
b. The religionists questioned Jesus' fellowshipping with sinners (v.11)
3 The Savior who saved the sinner: His mission (v.12-13)
a. He came to be where the spiritually sick are (v.12)
b. He came to have mercy, not to gain sacrifice (v.13a)
c. He came to call men to repentance (v.13b)
Matthew 9:14-17
I. Jesus Answers the Question About Fasting: Ushering In a New Age and Covenant, 9:14-17
(Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39)
1 John's disciples (v.14)
a. Questioned Jesus about fasting (v.14a)
b. Jesus gave three illustrations (v.14b)
2 The Bridegroom: A new life and age of joy (v.15)
a. His presence brings joy (v.15a)
b. His prediction: Death (v.15b)
c. His death shall bring fasting (v.15c)
3 The new cloth: A stronger life and age (v.16)
a. The new is stronger (v.16a)
b. The old is weaker (v.16b)
4 The new and old wine: A new life and age of more power (v.17)
a. The new would burst the old bottles (v.17a)
b. Both are to be preserved (v.17b)
Matthew 9:18-34
J. Jesus Heals Several People: Meeting Man's Desperate and Hopeless Needs, 9:18-34
(Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:41-56; Luke 11:14-15)
1 The hopeless cry for life (Part 1) (v.18-19)
a. The man: A ruler and a father (v.18)
1) Hopeless: Death (v.18a)
2) Attitude: Worship (v.18b)
3) Request: Touch her (v.18c)
4) Faith: "Shall live" (v.18d)
b. Jesus' response (v.19)
2 The secret hope for health (v.20-22)
a. The woman (v.20-21)
1) Hopeless: Ostracized (v.20a)
2) Attitude: Unworthy (v.20b)
3) Faith: "I shall be whole" (v.21)
b. Jesus' response (v.22)
1) "Turned": Responded to her touch (v.22a)
2) "Saw": Compassion (v.22b)
3) Called her "Daughter": Adopted her (v.22c)
4) Made her "whole": Exerted His power (v.22d)
3 The hopeless cry for life (Part 2) (v.23-26)
a. The trying delay: Jesus finally arrived (v.23a)
b. The atmosphere: Noisy (v.23b)
c. The strong demand (v.24a)
d. The daughter's death (v.24b)
e. The mourner's reaction: Scorn (v.24c)
f. The power of His hand (v.25)
g. The result of His power (v.26)
4 The unceasing cry for sight (v.27-31)
a. The men followed Him (v.27-28a)
1) Acknowledged His Messiahship (v.27a)
2) Cried for mercy (v.27b)
3) Fought after Him (v.28a)
b. Jesus' response: A readiness to help (v.28b-29)
1) His question (v.28b)
2) His touch (v.29a)
3) His power: Based on faith (v.29b)
c. Jesus' instruction: Focus on me, not on the miracle nor on self (v.30-31)
5 The quiet approach for sanity and speech (v.32-33a)
a. A demon-possessed man brought by others (v.32)
b. Jesus' response: He healed (v.33a)
6 The reaction to Jesus' power (v.33b-34)
a. The people: Amazed (v.33b)
b. The religionists: Called Jesus devil-possessed (v.34)
Matthew 9:35-38
VI. THE MESSIAH'S MESSENGERS AND THEIR MISSION, 9:35-10:42
(Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6)
A. The Mission of the Messiah, 9:35-38
1 His ministry (v.35)
a. Method: Went forth (v.35a)
b. Place: Everywhere (v.35b)
c. Work: Teaching, preaching, and healing (v.35c)
d. Message: The gospel of the Kingdom (v.35d)
2 His compassion (v.36)
a. Crowds fainting: Weary and bewildered (v.36a)
b. Crowds scattered (v.36b)
c. Crowds as sheep without a shepherd (v.36c)
3 His vision (v.37-38)
a. A great harvest (v.37a)
b. A great need for laborers (v.37b)
c. A great need for prayer (v.38a)
d. A great force of laborers (v.38b)
G. Jesus Heals a Paralyzed Man: Forgiving Sin, 9:1-8
(Mark 2:1-12; Luke 5:17-26)
1 Jesus left Gadara and entered His own city—Capernaum (v.1)
2 Jesus' power to forgive sins was demonstrated (v.2)
a. The friends' deep care: They brought their disabled friend to Jesus (v.2a)
b. The friends' great faith (v.2b)
c. Jesus' compassion: Forgave the man's sins (v.2c)
3 Jesus' power to forgive sins was questioned: Silently accused of blasphemy (v.3)
4 Jesus' power to forgive sins was proven (v.4-7)
a. He revealed something: He knew their rejection (v.4)
b. He suggested something: A test (v.5)
c. He did something: He healed the man (v.6a)
d. He commanded something: Go (v.6b-7)
5 Jesus' power to forgive sins brought glory to God (v.8)
Matthew 9:9-13
H. Jesus Calls Matthew: Receiving Sinners, 9:9-13
(Mark 2:14-17; Luke 5:27-32)
1 The sinner who needed a Savior (v.9)
a. Jesus saw a man (v.9a)
b. Jesus called the man (v.9b)
c. The man's one act: He arose and followed Jesus (v.9c)
2 The sinner who introduced his sinful friends to the Savior (v.10-11)
a. He entertained Jesus and his sinful friends (v.10)
b. The religionists questioned Jesus' fellowshipping with sinners (v.11)
3 The Savior who saved the sinner: His mission (v.12-13)
a. He came to be where the spiritually sick are (v.12)
b. He came to have mercy, not to gain sacrifice (v.13a)
c. He came to call men to repentance (v.13b)
Matthew 9:14-17
I. Jesus Answers the Question About Fasting: Ushering In a New Age and Covenant, 9:14-17
(Mark 2:18-22; Luke 5:33-39)
1 John's disciples (v.14)
a. Questioned Jesus about fasting (v.14a)
b. Jesus gave three illustrations (v.14b)
2 The Bridegroom: A new life and age of joy (v.15)
a. His presence brings joy (v.15a)
b. His prediction: Death (v.15b)
c. His death shall bring fasting (v.15c)
3 The new cloth: A stronger life and age (v.16)
a. The new is stronger (v.16a)
b. The old is weaker (v.16b)
4 The new and old wine: A new life and age of more power (v.17)
a. The new would burst the old bottles (v.17a)
b. Both are to be preserved (v.17b)
Matthew 9:18-34
J. Jesus Heals Several People: Meeting Man's Desperate and Hopeless Needs, 9:18-34
(Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:41-56; Luke 11:14-15)
1 The hopeless cry for life (Part 1) (v.18-19)
a. The man: A ruler and a father (v.18)
1) Hopeless: Death (v.18a)
2) Attitude: Worship (v.18b)
3) Request: Touch her (v.18c)
4) Faith: "Shall live" (v.18d)
b. Jesus' response (v.19)
2 The secret hope for health (v.20-22)
a. The woman (v.20-21)
1) Hopeless: Ostracized (v.20a)
2) Attitude: Unworthy (v.20b)
3) Faith: "I shall be whole" (v.21)
b. Jesus' response (v.22)
1) "Turned": Responded to her touch (v.22a)
2) "Saw": Compassion (v.22b)
3) Called her "Daughter": Adopted her (v.22c)
4) Made her "whole": Exerted His power (v.22d)
3 The hopeless cry for life (Part 2) (v.23-26)
a. The trying delay: Jesus finally arrived (v.23a)
b. The atmosphere: Noisy (v.23b)
c. The strong demand (v.24a)
d. The daughter's death (v.24b)
e. The mourner's reaction: Scorn (v.24c)
f. The power of His hand (v.25)
g. The result of His power (v.26)
4 The unceasing cry for sight (v.27-31)
a. The men followed Him (v.27-28a)
1) Acknowledged His Messiahship (v.27a)
2) Cried for mercy (v.27b)
3) Fought after Him (v.28a)
b. Jesus' response: A readiness to help (v.28b-29)
1) His question (v.28b)
2) His touch (v.29a)
3) His power: Based on faith (v.29b)
c. Jesus' instruction: Focus on me, not on the miracle nor on self (v.30-31)
5 The quiet approach for sanity and speech (v.32-33a)
a. A demon-possessed man brought by others (v.32)
b. Jesus' response: He healed (v.33a)
6 The reaction to Jesus' power (v.33b-34)
a. The people: Amazed (v.33b)
b. The religionists: Called Jesus devil-possessed (v.34)
Matthew 9:35-38
VI. THE MESSIAH'S MESSENGERS AND THEIR MISSION, 9:35-10:42
(Mark 6:7-13; Luke 9:1-6)
A. The Mission of the Messiah, 9:35-38
1 His ministry (v.35)
a. Method: Went forth (v.35a)
b. Place: Everywhere (v.35b)
c. Work: Teaching, preaching, and healing (v.35c)
d. Message: The gospel of the Kingdom (v.35d)
2 His compassion (v.36)
a. Crowds fainting: Weary and bewildered (v.36a)
b. Crowds scattered (v.36b)
c. Crowds as sheep without a shepherd (v.36c)
3 His vision (v.37-38)
a. A great harvest (v.37a)
b. A great need for laborers (v.37b)
c. A great need for prayer (v.38a)
d. A great force of laborers (v.38b)
Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 8
Matthew 8:1-4
V. THE MESSIAH'S GREAT AUTHORITY AND POWER REVEALED IN WORD AND WORK, 8:1-9:34
A. Jesus Heals a Leper: Cleansing the Most Defiled, 8:1-4
(Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16)
1 Multitudes followed Jesus (v.1)
2 The leper: The unclean (v.2)
a. He came to Jesus (v.2a)
b. He worshipped Jesus (v.2b)
c. He asked and trusted Jesus for cleansing (v.2c)
3 The Lord Jesus (v.3)
a. He touched (v.3a)
b. He said, "I will" (v.3b)
c. He cleansed (v.3c)
4 The cleansed man (v.4)
a. He must beware of pride, of boasting (v.4a)
b. He must obey the Law (v.4b)
Matthew 8:5-13
B. Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant: Receiving and Rejecting Men, 8:5-13
(Luke 7:1-10)
1 Jesus' great power was aroused to receive the rejected (v.5-9)
a. By the centurion's humility (v.5-7)
1) Begged a Jew (v.5)
2) Called Jesus Lord (v.6)
3) Jesus' response: "I will" (v.7)
b. By the centurion's sense of unworthiness (v.8a)
c. By the centurion's love for a slave (v.8b)
d. By the centurion's great faith (v.8c-9)
1) In Jesus' supreme authority and power (v.9a)
2) In Jesus as Sovereign Lord (v.8) (v.9b)
2 Jesus' great power was aroused to embrace believers of every nationality (v.10-11)
a. The Roman centurion (v.10)
b. The "many" from every place, from all nations (v.11)
3 Jesus' great power shall reject the unbelieving (v.12)
4 Jesus' great power proved His Messiahship (v.13)
Matthew 8:14-17
C. Jesus Heals Peter's Mother-In-Law: Jesus' Power and Its Purpose, 8:14-17
(Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41)
1 Purpose 1: To meet the needs of individuals and families (v.14-15)
a. He visited Peter's home (v.14)
b. He healed Peter's mother-in-law: She arose and served (v.15)
2 Purpose 2: To meet the needs of the multitude (v.16)
3 Purpose 3: To prove His Messiahship (v.17)
a. He bore the ultimate cause of disease (v.17a)
b. He bore each fresh illness (v.17b)
Matthew 8:18-22
D. Jesus Attracts People: The Cost of True Discipleship, 8:18-22
(Luke 9:57-62)
1 The multitude was attracted (v.18)
2 The scholar was attracted (v.19-20)
a. He willed to follow (v.19)
b. He was determined (v.20a)
c. Jesus demanded more (v.20b-d)
1) Must accept Him as the Son of Man (v.20b)
2) Personal poverty (v.20c)
3) Must abandon all (v.20d)
3 The average disciple was attracted (v.21-22)
a. He hesitated (v.21a)
b. Had divided attention (v.21b)
c. Jesus demanded more (v.22)
1) Immediate loyalty (v.22a)
2) A sense of urgency (v.22b)
Matthew 8:23-27
E. Jesus Calms a Storm: Conquering Fear and Nature, 8:23-27
(Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25)
1 A basic fact: True disciples follow Him no matter what (v.23)
2 A fearful experience: A great storm arose (v.24a)
3 A terrifying discovery: Man is not able to handle the situation (v.24b)
4 A desperate approach: Lord, awake—save us (v.25)
5 A challenging question (v.26)
a. Why are you so fearful? (v.26a)
b. Why so little faith? (v.26b)
6 A strong, powerful deliverance: A great calm (v.26c)
7 A marvelous purpose (v.27)
a. To prove who He is (v.27a)
b. To strengthen faith (v.27b)
c. To demonstrate His care for all (v.27c)
Matthew 8:28-34
F. Jesus Casts Out Demons: Saving Men, 8:28-34
(Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-40)
1 Jesus went where no other men would go (v.28-31)
a. Among the evil possessed (v.28a)
b. Among the dead (v.28b)
c. Among the fierce (v.28c)
d. Among the defiant (v.29)
e. Among the malicious—the devourers—the destroyers (v.30-31)
2 Jesus saved those whom no other men could reach (v.32)
a. The power of His word: "Go" (v.32a)
b. The result: Demons were expelled and exorcised (v.32b)
3 Jesus was rejected again by covetous men (v.33-34)
a. The covetous heard of the Lord's presence and behavior (v.33)
b. The covetous felt nothing in common with Him: "When they saw Him" (v.34a)
c. The covetous rejected and expelled Him (v.34b)
V. THE MESSIAH'S GREAT AUTHORITY AND POWER REVEALED IN WORD AND WORK, 8:1-9:34
A. Jesus Heals a Leper: Cleansing the Most Defiled, 8:1-4
(Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16)
1 Multitudes followed Jesus (v.1)
2 The leper: The unclean (v.2)
a. He came to Jesus (v.2a)
b. He worshipped Jesus (v.2b)
c. He asked and trusted Jesus for cleansing (v.2c)
3 The Lord Jesus (v.3)
a. He touched (v.3a)
b. He said, "I will" (v.3b)
c. He cleansed (v.3c)
4 The cleansed man (v.4)
a. He must beware of pride, of boasting (v.4a)
b. He must obey the Law (v.4b)
Matthew 8:5-13
B. Jesus Heals a Centurion's Servant: Receiving and Rejecting Men, 8:5-13
(Luke 7:1-10)
1 Jesus' great power was aroused to receive the rejected (v.5-9)
a. By the centurion's humility (v.5-7)
1) Begged a Jew (v.5)
2) Called Jesus Lord (v.6)
3) Jesus' response: "I will" (v.7)
b. By the centurion's sense of unworthiness (v.8a)
c. By the centurion's love for a slave (v.8b)
d. By the centurion's great faith (v.8c-9)
1) In Jesus' supreme authority and power (v.9a)
2) In Jesus as Sovereign Lord (v.8) (v.9b)
2 Jesus' great power was aroused to embrace believers of every nationality (v.10-11)
a. The Roman centurion (v.10)
b. The "many" from every place, from all nations (v.11)
3 Jesus' great power shall reject the unbelieving (v.12)
4 Jesus' great power proved His Messiahship (v.13)
Matthew 8:14-17
C. Jesus Heals Peter's Mother-In-Law: Jesus' Power and Its Purpose, 8:14-17
(Mark 1:29-34; Luke 4:38-41)
1 Purpose 1: To meet the needs of individuals and families (v.14-15)
a. He visited Peter's home (v.14)
b. He healed Peter's mother-in-law: She arose and served (v.15)
2 Purpose 2: To meet the needs of the multitude (v.16)
3 Purpose 3: To prove His Messiahship (v.17)
a. He bore the ultimate cause of disease (v.17a)
b. He bore each fresh illness (v.17b)
Matthew 8:18-22
D. Jesus Attracts People: The Cost of True Discipleship, 8:18-22
(Luke 9:57-62)
1 The multitude was attracted (v.18)
2 The scholar was attracted (v.19-20)
a. He willed to follow (v.19)
b. He was determined (v.20a)
c. Jesus demanded more (v.20b-d)
1) Must accept Him as the Son of Man (v.20b)
2) Personal poverty (v.20c)
3) Must abandon all (v.20d)
3 The average disciple was attracted (v.21-22)
a. He hesitated (v.21a)
b. Had divided attention (v.21b)
c. Jesus demanded more (v.22)
1) Immediate loyalty (v.22a)
2) A sense of urgency (v.22b)
Matthew 8:23-27
E. Jesus Calms a Storm: Conquering Fear and Nature, 8:23-27
(Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25)
1 A basic fact: True disciples follow Him no matter what (v.23)
2 A fearful experience: A great storm arose (v.24a)
3 A terrifying discovery: Man is not able to handle the situation (v.24b)
4 A desperate approach: Lord, awake—save us (v.25)
5 A challenging question (v.26)
a. Why are you so fearful? (v.26a)
b. Why so little faith? (v.26b)
6 A strong, powerful deliverance: A great calm (v.26c)
7 A marvelous purpose (v.27)
a. To prove who He is (v.27a)
b. To strengthen faith (v.27b)
c. To demonstrate His care for all (v.27c)
Matthew 8:28-34
F. Jesus Casts Out Demons: Saving Men, 8:28-34
(Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-40)
1 Jesus went where no other men would go (v.28-31)
a. Among the evil possessed (v.28a)
b. Among the dead (v.28b)
c. Among the fierce (v.28c)
d. Among the defiant (v.29)
e. Among the malicious—the devourers—the destroyers (v.30-31)
2 Jesus saved those whom no other men could reach (v.32)
a. The power of His word: "Go" (v.32a)
b. The result: Demons were expelled and exorcised (v.32b)
3 Jesus was rejected again by covetous men (v.33-34)
a. The covetous heard of the Lord's presence and behavior (v.33)
b. The covetous felt nothing in common with Him: "When they saw Him" (v.34a)
c. The covetous rejected and expelled Him (v.34b)
Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 7
Matthew 7:1-6
S. The Warning About Judging and Criticizing Others, 7:1-6
(Luke 6:37-42)
1 Do not judge, do not criticize (v.1)
2 The criticizer will be judged (v.2)
a. For the same criticism (v.2a)
b. With equal weight (v.2b)
3 The criticizer fails to examine himself (v.3)
a. He looks for faults (v.3a)
b. He looks for faults in others—not himself (v.3b)
4 The criticizer is deceived about himself (v.4)
a. He speaks, but unthoughtfully (v.4a)
b. He is not fit to judge (v.4b)
5 The criticizer is a hypocrite: He must extract his own sin first (v.5)
6 The criticizer is undeserving of the gospel (v.6)
a. He tramples the gospel underfoot (v.6a)
b. He turns against and tears people apart (v.6b)
Matthew 7:7-11
T. The Key to Prayer: Persevering in Prayer, 7:7-11
1 What is persevering prayer? (v.7)
a. Ask—until you receive (v.7a)
b. Seek—until you find (v.7b)
c. Knock—until it is opened (v.7c)
2 Why persevere in prayer? (v.8-10)
a. Prayer is conditional: Must ask—seek—knock (v.8a)
b. Everyone is heard (v.8b)
c. God cares much more than an earthly father cares (v.9-10)
3 How does a person persevere in prayer? (v.11)
a. He must come to God as his Father (v.11a)
b. He must come asking for good things (v.11b)
Matthew 7:12-14
U. The Summit of Ethics: The Golden Rule and Two Choices in Life, 7:12-14
(Luke 6:31; Luke 13:23-24)
1 The golden rule of life (v.12)
a. Demands true justice (v.12a)
b. Includes real love (v.12b)
c. Teaches the whole law (v.12c)
2 The two choices in life (v.13-14)
a. Two gates: Wide versus narrow (v.13a)
b. Two ways: Easy versus hard (v.13b)
c. Two ends: Destruction versus life (v.13c)
d. Two travelers: The wise versus the unwise (v.14a)
e. Two decisions: No effort versus seeking to find (v.14b)
Matthew 7:15-20
V. The Warning About False Prophets, 7:15-20
1 Their presence: Beware (v.15a)
2 Their chief trait (v.15b-c)
a. Outwardly: As sheep (v.15b)
b. Inwardly: Are wolves (v.15c)
3 Their revealing mark: The fruit they gather (v.16)
4 Their true nature: Is not good, but corrupt and evil (v.17)
5 Their hopeless fruit: Cannot bear good fruit, but only corrupt and evil fruit (v.18)
6 Their terrible future: Judgment (v.19)
7 Their fruit: Exposes them (v.20)
Matthew 7:21-23
W. The Warning About False Pretenses: Who Shall Enter the Kingdom of Heaven, 7:21-23
(Luke 13:26-27)
1 The law of entrance (v.21)
a. A person must do more than profess (v.21a)
b. A person must do God's will (v.21b)
2 The plea of false profession: Works (v.22)
a. Plea 1: Prophesied and cast out evil spirits (v.22a)
b. Plea 2: Great works (v.22b)
c. Plea 3: Served in the Lord's name (v.22c)
3 The rejection of false profession (v.23)
a. Because Christ never knew (v.23a)
b. Because worked iniquity (v.23b)
Matthew 7:24-27
X. The Wise and Foolish Builder, 7:24-27
(Luke 6:47-49)
1 A wise builder: Hears the instructions and obeys them (v.24-25)
a. He builds a house (v.24a)
b. He builds upon a rock (v.24b)
c. He faces a storm (v.25a)
d. He built wisely: The difference is the foundation (v.25b)
2 A foolish builder: Hears the instructions and does not obey them (v.26-27)
a. He builds a house (v.26a)
b. He builds upon the sand (v.26b)
c. He faces a storm (v.27a)
d. He built foolishly: Suffers great destruction—the difference is the foundation (v.27b)
Matthew 7:28-29
Y. The Teaching of Jesus and Its Impact, 7:28-29
1 The impact: The people were amazed (v.28)
2 The reason: Jesus taught with authority (v.29)
S. The Warning About Judging and Criticizing Others, 7:1-6
(Luke 6:37-42)
1 Do not judge, do not criticize (v.1)
2 The criticizer will be judged (v.2)
a. For the same criticism (v.2a)
b. With equal weight (v.2b)
3 The criticizer fails to examine himself (v.3)
a. He looks for faults (v.3a)
b. He looks for faults in others—not himself (v.3b)
4 The criticizer is deceived about himself (v.4)
a. He speaks, but unthoughtfully (v.4a)
b. He is not fit to judge (v.4b)
5 The criticizer is a hypocrite: He must extract his own sin first (v.5)
6 The criticizer is undeserving of the gospel (v.6)
a. He tramples the gospel underfoot (v.6a)
b. He turns against and tears people apart (v.6b)
Matthew 7:7-11
T. The Key to Prayer: Persevering in Prayer, 7:7-11
1 What is persevering prayer? (v.7)
a. Ask—until you receive (v.7a)
b. Seek—until you find (v.7b)
c. Knock—until it is opened (v.7c)
2 Why persevere in prayer? (v.8-10)
a. Prayer is conditional: Must ask—seek—knock (v.8a)
b. Everyone is heard (v.8b)
c. God cares much more than an earthly father cares (v.9-10)
3 How does a person persevere in prayer? (v.11)
a. He must come to God as his Father (v.11a)
b. He must come asking for good things (v.11b)
Matthew 7:12-14
U. The Summit of Ethics: The Golden Rule and Two Choices in Life, 7:12-14
(Luke 6:31; Luke 13:23-24)
1 The golden rule of life (v.12)
a. Demands true justice (v.12a)
b. Includes real love (v.12b)
c. Teaches the whole law (v.12c)
2 The two choices in life (v.13-14)
a. Two gates: Wide versus narrow (v.13a)
b. Two ways: Easy versus hard (v.13b)
c. Two ends: Destruction versus life (v.13c)
d. Two travelers: The wise versus the unwise (v.14a)
e. Two decisions: No effort versus seeking to find (v.14b)
Matthew 7:15-20
V. The Warning About False Prophets, 7:15-20
1 Their presence: Beware (v.15a)
2 Their chief trait (v.15b-c)
a. Outwardly: As sheep (v.15b)
b. Inwardly: Are wolves (v.15c)
3 Their revealing mark: The fruit they gather (v.16)
4 Their true nature: Is not good, but corrupt and evil (v.17)
5 Their hopeless fruit: Cannot bear good fruit, but only corrupt and evil fruit (v.18)
6 Their terrible future: Judgment (v.19)
7 Their fruit: Exposes them (v.20)
Matthew 7:21-23
W. The Warning About False Pretenses: Who Shall Enter the Kingdom of Heaven, 7:21-23
(Luke 13:26-27)
1 The law of entrance (v.21)
a. A person must do more than profess (v.21a)
b. A person must do God's will (v.21b)
2 The plea of false profession: Works (v.22)
a. Plea 1: Prophesied and cast out evil spirits (v.22a)
b. Plea 2: Great works (v.22b)
c. Plea 3: Served in the Lord's name (v.22c)
3 The rejection of false profession (v.23)
a. Because Christ never knew (v.23a)
b. Because worked iniquity (v.23b)
Matthew 7:24-27
X. The Wise and Foolish Builder, 7:24-27
(Luke 6:47-49)
1 A wise builder: Hears the instructions and obeys them (v.24-25)
a. He builds a house (v.24a)
b. He builds upon a rock (v.24b)
c. He faces a storm (v.25a)
d. He built wisely: The difference is the foundation (v.25b)
2 A foolish builder: Hears the instructions and does not obey them (v.26-27)
a. He builds a house (v.26a)
b. He builds upon the sand (v.26b)
c. He faces a storm (v.27a)
d. He built foolishly: Suffers great destruction—the difference is the foundation (v.27b)
Matthew 7:28-29
Y. The Teaching of Jesus and Its Impact, 7:28-29
1 The impact: The people were amazed (v.28)
2 The reason: Jesus taught with authority (v.29)
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 6
Matthew 6:1-4
K. The Right Motive for Giving, 6:1-4
1 Alms—doing good and giving (v.1)
a. Warning: Do not seek recognition (v.1a)
b. The reason: God will not reward (v.1b)
2 The wrong motive (v.2)
a. Giving for recognition (v.2a)
b. Characteristic of hypocrites (v.2b)
c. Reward: Recognition by men only (v.2c)
3 The right motive (v.3-4a)
a. Giving unconsciously (v.3)
b. Giving quietly—privately—secretly (v.4a)
4 The reasons (v.4b-c)
a. Father sees in secret (v.4b)
b. Father rewards openly (v.4c)
Matthew 6:5-6
L. The Right Motive for Prayer (Part I), 6:5-6
1 The wrong motive: Praying to be seen by men (v.5)
a. Place: Loving to pray (v.5a-b)
1) Only in the synagogue (v.5a)
2) Only in the streets (v.5b)
b. Reason: For recognition (v.5c)
c. Reward: Man's esteem (v.5d)
2 The right motive: Praying to be heard by God (v.6)
a. Place: In one's own closet or private place (v.6a)
b. Reason: God is in one's secret or private place (v.6b)
c. Reward: Will receive open blessings (v.6c)
Matthew 6:7-8
M. The Three Great Rules for Prayer, (Part II) 6:7-8
1 Rule 1: Do not use empty repetition (v.7a)
2 Rule 2: Do not speak much (v.7b)
3 Rule 3: Trust God (v.8)
a. He knows your needs (v.8a)
b. He desires to hear your prayer (v.8b)
Matthew 6:9-13
N. The Model Prayer (Part III), 6:9-13
(Luke 11:2-4)
1 There is surrender (v.9)
a. To our Father in heaven (v.9a)
b. To God's holy name (v.9b)
2 There is request and plea (v.10-13a)
a. For God's kingdom (v.10a)
b. For God's will (v.10b)
c. For daily bread (v.11)
d. For forgiveness (v.12)
e. For deliverance (v.13a)
3 There is praise and commitment (v.13b)
Matthew 6:14-15
O. The Basic Principle of Prayer (Part IV): Forgiveness 6:14-15
(Mark 11:25-26)
1 The promise: Forgive others and be forgiven (v.14)
2 The warning: Refuse to forgive others and be unforgiven (v.15)
Matthew 6:16-18
P. The Right Motive for Fasting, 6:16-18
1 The wrong way to fast (v.16)
a. Fasting as a hypocrite (v.16a)
b. Fasting for recognition (v.16b)
c. Reward: To receive only human recognition and esteem (v.16c)
2 The right way to fast (v.17-18)
a. Fasting as a duty (v.17)
b. Fasting without notice (v.18a)
c. Fasting to God alone (v.18b)
d. Reward: God shall reward openly (v.18c)
Matthew 6:19-24
Q. The Warning About Wealth and Materialism, 6:19-24
1 A contrast: About two kinds of riches (v.19-20)
a. Earthly riches (v.19)
1) Lay not up (v.19a)
2) Are corruptible (v.19b)
3) Are insecure (v.19c)
b. Heavenly riches (v.20)
1) Lay up (v.20a)
2) Are incorruptible (v.20b)
3) Are secure (v.20c)
2 A warning: About two kinds of hearts (v.21-23)
a. A good heart: Like a good eye (v.22)
1) Focuses and sees (v.22a)
2) Focuses on heaven (v.20) (v.22b)
b. A bad heart: Like a bad eye (v.23)
1) Blind and dark (v.23a)
2) Focuses on the earth (v.19) (v.23b)
3 A choice: About two kinds of Masters (v.24)
a. Either hate or love (v.24a)
b. Either cleave or despise (v.24b)
c. The choice: Serve God or material things (v.24c)
Matthew 6:25-34
R. The Counsel on Worry and Anxiety, 6:25-34
1 A counsel—do not worry about necessities (v.25a-b)
a. About food and drink (v.25a)
b. About body and clothing (v.25b)
2 Do not worry about your life and body (v.25c)
3 Do not worry about food and shelter (v.26)
a. Behold the birds (v.26a)
b. You are better than the birds (v.26b)
4 Do not worry about your stature: Worry is pointless (v.27)
5 Do not worry about clothing (v.28-30)
a. Consider the lilies (v.28-29)
1) They do not toil (v.28)
2) They are more adorned than Solomon (v.29)
b. Trust—believe: You of little faith (v.30)
6 Do not worry: Do not be thinking and talking about food, drink, and clothing (v.31-32)
a. You are different from the heathen (v.32a)
b. Your heavenly Father knows your needs (v.32b)
7 Do not worry: Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (v.33)
8 Do not worry about tomorrow: Live one day at a time (v.34)
K. The Right Motive for Giving, 6:1-4
1 Alms—doing good and giving (v.1)
a. Warning: Do not seek recognition (v.1a)
b. The reason: God will not reward (v.1b)
2 The wrong motive (v.2)
a. Giving for recognition (v.2a)
b. Characteristic of hypocrites (v.2b)
c. Reward: Recognition by men only (v.2c)
3 The right motive (v.3-4a)
a. Giving unconsciously (v.3)
b. Giving quietly—privately—secretly (v.4a)
4 The reasons (v.4b-c)
a. Father sees in secret (v.4b)
b. Father rewards openly (v.4c)
Matthew 6:5-6
L. The Right Motive for Prayer (Part I), 6:5-6
1 The wrong motive: Praying to be seen by men (v.5)
a. Place: Loving to pray (v.5a-b)
1) Only in the synagogue (v.5a)
2) Only in the streets (v.5b)
b. Reason: For recognition (v.5c)
c. Reward: Man's esteem (v.5d)
2 The right motive: Praying to be heard by God (v.6)
a. Place: In one's own closet or private place (v.6a)
b. Reason: God is in one's secret or private place (v.6b)
c. Reward: Will receive open blessings (v.6c)
Matthew 6:7-8
M. The Three Great Rules for Prayer, (Part II) 6:7-8
1 Rule 1: Do not use empty repetition (v.7a)
2 Rule 2: Do not speak much (v.7b)
3 Rule 3: Trust God (v.8)
a. He knows your needs (v.8a)
b. He desires to hear your prayer (v.8b)
Matthew 6:9-13
N. The Model Prayer (Part III), 6:9-13
(Luke 11:2-4)
1 There is surrender (v.9)
a. To our Father in heaven (v.9a)
b. To God's holy name (v.9b)
2 There is request and plea (v.10-13a)
a. For God's kingdom (v.10a)
b. For God's will (v.10b)
c. For daily bread (v.11)
d. For forgiveness (v.12)
e. For deliverance (v.13a)
3 There is praise and commitment (v.13b)
Matthew 6:14-15
O. The Basic Principle of Prayer (Part IV): Forgiveness 6:14-15
(Mark 11:25-26)
1 The promise: Forgive others and be forgiven (v.14)
2 The warning: Refuse to forgive others and be unforgiven (v.15)
Matthew 6:16-18
P. The Right Motive for Fasting, 6:16-18
1 The wrong way to fast (v.16)
a. Fasting as a hypocrite (v.16a)
b. Fasting for recognition (v.16b)
c. Reward: To receive only human recognition and esteem (v.16c)
2 The right way to fast (v.17-18)
a. Fasting as a duty (v.17)
b. Fasting without notice (v.18a)
c. Fasting to God alone (v.18b)
d. Reward: God shall reward openly (v.18c)
Matthew 6:19-24
Q. The Warning About Wealth and Materialism, 6:19-24
1 A contrast: About two kinds of riches (v.19-20)
a. Earthly riches (v.19)
1) Lay not up (v.19a)
2) Are corruptible (v.19b)
3) Are insecure (v.19c)
b. Heavenly riches (v.20)
1) Lay up (v.20a)
2) Are incorruptible (v.20b)
3) Are secure (v.20c)
2 A warning: About two kinds of hearts (v.21-23)
a. A good heart: Like a good eye (v.22)
1) Focuses and sees (v.22a)
2) Focuses on heaven (v.20) (v.22b)
b. A bad heart: Like a bad eye (v.23)
1) Blind and dark (v.23a)
2) Focuses on the earth (v.19) (v.23b)
3 A choice: About two kinds of Masters (v.24)
a. Either hate or love (v.24a)
b. Either cleave or despise (v.24b)
c. The choice: Serve God or material things (v.24c)
Matthew 6:25-34
R. The Counsel on Worry and Anxiety, 6:25-34
1 A counsel—do not worry about necessities (v.25a-b)
a. About food and drink (v.25a)
b. About body and clothing (v.25b)
2 Do not worry about your life and body (v.25c)
3 Do not worry about food and shelter (v.26)
a. Behold the birds (v.26a)
b. You are better than the birds (v.26b)
4 Do not worry about your stature: Worry is pointless (v.27)
5 Do not worry about clothing (v.28-30)
a. Consider the lilies (v.28-29)
1) They do not toil (v.28)
2) They are more adorned than Solomon (v.29)
b. Trust—believe: You of little faith (v.30)
6 Do not worry: Do not be thinking and talking about food, drink, and clothing (v.31-32)
a. You are different from the heathen (v.32a)
b. Your heavenly Father knows your needs (v.32b)
7 Do not worry: Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (v.33)
8 Do not worry about tomorrow: Live one day at a time (v.34)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 5
Matthew 5:1-12
IV. THE TEACHINGS OF THE MESSIAH TO HIS DISCIPLES: THE GREAT SERMON ON THE MOUNT, 5:1-7:29
(Luke 6:20-49)
A. The True Disciple (Part I): Who He is and His Reward (the Beatitudes), 5:1-12
(cp. Luke 6:20-23)
1 Jesus saw multitudes (v.1-3a)
a. Setting: Mountain (v.1a)
b. Posture: Set—ready (v.1b)
c. Audience: Disciples (v.1c)
d. Purpose: To teach and prepare (v.2)
e. Blessed (v.3a)
2 The poor in spirit: Given the Kingdom of Heaven (v.3b)
3 Those who mourn: Comforted (v.4)
4 The meek: Inherit the earth (v.5)
5 Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness: Filled (v.6)
6 The merciful: Obtain mercy (v.7)
7 The pure in heart: See God (v.8)
8 The peacemakers: Called the children of God (v.9)
9 The persecuted: Given the Kingdom of Heaven (v.10-12)
a. The persecution (v.11)
1) Reviled and insulted (v.11a)
2) Slandered and lied against (v.11b)
3) Persecuted and hurt (v.11c)
b. The behavior expected: Joy (v.12a)
c. The reason for joy (v.12b-c)
1) Great reward (v.12b)
2) Great examples: The prophets (v.12c)
Matthew 5:13
B. The True Disciple (Part II): The Salt of the Earth—Serving God, 5:13
(Mark 9:50; cp Luke 14:34-35; Col. 4:6)
1 The disciples' character: Salt (v.13a)
2 The disciples' place to salt: The earth (v.13b)
3 The disciples' mission: To salt the earth (v.13c)
4 Their danger: Becoming useless and destructive (v.13d)
Matthew 5:14-16
C. The True Disciple (Part III): The Light of the World—Shining for God, 5:14-16
(Mark 4:21-23; Luke 8:16-18; 11:33)
1 The disciples' character: Light (v.14a)
2 The disciples' place to shine: The world (v.14b)
3 The disciples' unavoidable witness (v.15)
a. Like a city on a hill (v.15a)
b. Like a candle set on a candlestick (v.15b)
4 The disciples' purpose (v.16)
a. To show forth good works (v.16a)
b. To stir men to glorify God (v.16b)
Matthew 5:17-20
D. The Law and Jesus: Breaking the Law of God, 5:17-20
1 A person must know that Christ came to fulfill the law (v.17-18)
a. The law is not to be destroyed (v.17)
b. The law is perpetual—more sure than heaven and earth (v.18)
2 A person must do and teach the law in order to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven (v.19)
a. If a person disobeys and influences others he is ranked least (v.19a)
b. If a person obeys and influences others he is ranked great (v.19b)
3 A person must have more righteousness than a religionist to enter the Kingdom of Heaven (v.20)
Matthew 5:21-26
E. The Real Meaning of Murder, 5:21-26
1 The law (v.21)
2 The real meaning: Anger (v.22a)
3 The growth of anger (v.22b-d)
a. A brooding anger (v.22b)
b. A contemptuous anger (v.22c)
c. An accusing, cursing anger (v.22d)
4 The judgment of anger (v.22e)
5 The answer to anger: Reconciliation (v.23-24)
a. The urgency: Must precede worship (v.24a)
b. The time: While some openness exists (v.24b)
6 The danger or damage of holding anger (v.25)
a. Earthly judgment (v.25a)
b. Divine judgment symbolized (v.25b)
7 The terrible end of anger: Judgment is sure (v.26)
Matthew 5:27-30
F. The Real Meaning of Adultery, 5:27-30
( Matthew 19:3-11; Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18; 1 Cor. 7:1-16)
1 The law (v.27)
2 The real meaning (v.28)
a. A deliberate look (v.28a)
b. A desire: lust, passion (v.28b)
c. An act of adultery (v.28c)
3 The two guilty culprits: The eyes and hands (v.29a)
4 The danger (v.29b-c)
a. Offending or stumbling (v.29b)
b. Being condemned to hell (v.29c)
5 The answer (v.30)
a. Surgery: Cut out the offending body member (v.30a)
b. Death: Let the offending body member perish (v.30b)
c. Repentance: Turn from being cast into hell (v.30c)
Matthew 5:31-32
G. The Real Meaning of Divorce, 5:31-32
1 The law (v.31)
2 The real meaning: Divorce disallowed (v.32a)
3 Exception: Fornication (v.32b)
4 The guilty parties (v.32c-e)
a. The instigator (v.32c)
b. The divorced who remarries (v.32d)
c. The one who marries the divorced (v.32e)
Matthew 5:33-37
H. The Real Meaning of Oaths and Swearing, 5:33-37
1 The law (v.33)
a. Do not swear falsely and deceivingly: Committing perjury (v.33a)
b. Keep all oaths (v.33b)
2 The real meaning: Do not swear (v.34-36)
a. Because all things are sacred (v.34-35)
b. Because all power belongs to God (v.36)
3 The ideal oath or guarantee (v.37)
a. One's word—character (v.37a)
b. The reason: Swearing has its source in evil (v.37b)
Matthew 5:38-42
I. The Real Meaning of the Law Governing Injury, 5:38-42
(Luke 6:29-30)
1 The law (v.38)
2 The real meaning: Do not retaliate (v.39a)
3 The ideal behavior (v.39b-41)
a. Accept physical injury (v.39b)
b. Accept property injury (v.40)
c. Accept any forced burden (v.41)
4 The great Christian ethic: Give (v.42)
Matthew 5:43-48
J. The Real Meaning of Human Relationships, 5:43-48
(Luke 6:27-36)
1 The law (v.43)
2 The real meaning (v.44)
a. Love your enemies (v.44a)
b. Bless those who curse you (v.44b)
c. Do good to those who hate you (v.44c)
d. Pray for persecutors (v.44d)
3 The incentive (v.45-47)
a. Makes you a child of God (v.45a)
b. Makes you like God (v.45b)
c. Makes you distinctive from other men (v.46-47)
4 The charge: Be perfect (v.48)
IV. THE TEACHINGS OF THE MESSIAH TO HIS DISCIPLES: THE GREAT SERMON ON THE MOUNT, 5:1-7:29
(Luke 6:20-49)
A. The True Disciple (Part I): Who He is and His Reward (the Beatitudes), 5:1-12
(cp. Luke 6:20-23)
1 Jesus saw multitudes (v.1-3a)
a. Setting: Mountain (v.1a)
b. Posture: Set—ready (v.1b)
c. Audience: Disciples (v.1c)
d. Purpose: To teach and prepare (v.2)
e. Blessed (v.3a)
2 The poor in spirit: Given the Kingdom of Heaven (v.3b)
3 Those who mourn: Comforted (v.4)
4 The meek: Inherit the earth (v.5)
5 Those who hunger and thirst after righteousness: Filled (v.6)
6 The merciful: Obtain mercy (v.7)
7 The pure in heart: See God (v.8)
8 The peacemakers: Called the children of God (v.9)
9 The persecuted: Given the Kingdom of Heaven (v.10-12)
a. The persecution (v.11)
1) Reviled and insulted (v.11a)
2) Slandered and lied against (v.11b)
3) Persecuted and hurt (v.11c)
b. The behavior expected: Joy (v.12a)
c. The reason for joy (v.12b-c)
1) Great reward (v.12b)
2) Great examples: The prophets (v.12c)
Matthew 5:13
B. The True Disciple (Part II): The Salt of the Earth—Serving God, 5:13
(Mark 9:50; cp Luke 14:34-35; Col. 4:6)
1 The disciples' character: Salt (v.13a)
2 The disciples' place to salt: The earth (v.13b)
3 The disciples' mission: To salt the earth (v.13c)
4 Their danger: Becoming useless and destructive (v.13d)
Matthew 5:14-16
C. The True Disciple (Part III): The Light of the World—Shining for God, 5:14-16
(Mark 4:21-23; Luke 8:16-18; 11:33)
1 The disciples' character: Light (v.14a)
2 The disciples' place to shine: The world (v.14b)
3 The disciples' unavoidable witness (v.15)
a. Like a city on a hill (v.15a)
b. Like a candle set on a candlestick (v.15b)
4 The disciples' purpose (v.16)
a. To show forth good works (v.16a)
b. To stir men to glorify God (v.16b)
Matthew 5:17-20
D. The Law and Jesus: Breaking the Law of God, 5:17-20
1 A person must know that Christ came to fulfill the law (v.17-18)
a. The law is not to be destroyed (v.17)
b. The law is perpetual—more sure than heaven and earth (v.18)
2 A person must do and teach the law in order to be great in the Kingdom of Heaven (v.19)
a. If a person disobeys and influences others he is ranked least (v.19a)
b. If a person obeys and influences others he is ranked great (v.19b)
3 A person must have more righteousness than a religionist to enter the Kingdom of Heaven (v.20)
Matthew 5:21-26
E. The Real Meaning of Murder, 5:21-26
1 The law (v.21)
2 The real meaning: Anger (v.22a)
3 The growth of anger (v.22b-d)
a. A brooding anger (v.22b)
b. A contemptuous anger (v.22c)
c. An accusing, cursing anger (v.22d)
4 The judgment of anger (v.22e)
5 The answer to anger: Reconciliation (v.23-24)
a. The urgency: Must precede worship (v.24a)
b. The time: While some openness exists (v.24b)
6 The danger or damage of holding anger (v.25)
a. Earthly judgment (v.25a)
b. Divine judgment symbolized (v.25b)
7 The terrible end of anger: Judgment is sure (v.26)
Matthew 5:27-30
F. The Real Meaning of Adultery, 5:27-30
( Matthew 19:3-11; Mark 10:2-12; Luke 16:18; 1 Cor. 7:1-16)
1 The law (v.27)
2 The real meaning (v.28)
a. A deliberate look (v.28a)
b. A desire: lust, passion (v.28b)
c. An act of adultery (v.28c)
3 The two guilty culprits: The eyes and hands (v.29a)
4 The danger (v.29b-c)
a. Offending or stumbling (v.29b)
b. Being condemned to hell (v.29c)
5 The answer (v.30)
a. Surgery: Cut out the offending body member (v.30a)
b. Death: Let the offending body member perish (v.30b)
c. Repentance: Turn from being cast into hell (v.30c)
Matthew 5:31-32
G. The Real Meaning of Divorce, 5:31-32
1 The law (v.31)
2 The real meaning: Divorce disallowed (v.32a)
3 Exception: Fornication (v.32b)
4 The guilty parties (v.32c-e)
a. The instigator (v.32c)
b. The divorced who remarries (v.32d)
c. The one who marries the divorced (v.32e)
Matthew 5:33-37
H. The Real Meaning of Oaths and Swearing, 5:33-37
1 The law (v.33)
a. Do not swear falsely and deceivingly: Committing perjury (v.33a)
b. Keep all oaths (v.33b)
2 The real meaning: Do not swear (v.34-36)
a. Because all things are sacred (v.34-35)
b. Because all power belongs to God (v.36)
3 The ideal oath or guarantee (v.37)
a. One's word—character (v.37a)
b. The reason: Swearing has its source in evil (v.37b)
Matthew 5:38-42
I. The Real Meaning of the Law Governing Injury, 5:38-42
(Luke 6:29-30)
1 The law (v.38)
2 The real meaning: Do not retaliate (v.39a)
3 The ideal behavior (v.39b-41)
a. Accept physical injury (v.39b)
b. Accept property injury (v.40)
c. Accept any forced burden (v.41)
4 The great Christian ethic: Give (v.42)
Matthew 5:43-48
J. The Real Meaning of Human Relationships, 5:43-48
(Luke 6:27-36)
1 The law (v.43)
2 The real meaning (v.44)
a. Love your enemies (v.44a)
b. Bless those who curse you (v.44b)
c. Do good to those who hate you (v.44c)
d. Pray for persecutors (v.44d)
3 The incentive (v.45-47)
a. Makes you a child of God (v.45a)
b. Makes you like God (v.45b)
c. Makes you distinctive from other men (v.46-47)
4 The charge: Be perfect (v.48)
Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 4
Matthew 4:1-11
C. Jesus' Temptation: Overcoming All, 4:1-11
(Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13)
1 Jesus' temptation (v.1)
a. Led by the Spirit (v.1a)
b. Tempted by the devil (v.1b)
2 Temptation 1: To prove His deity by using His power for personal reasons (v.2-4)
a. The temptation (v.3)
1) To secure by His own power (v.3a)
2) To trust Himself and His own ability instead of God (v.3b)
b. Jesus' answer: From Scripture (v.4)
1) Man needs more than bread (v.4a)
2) Man needs God's life—spiritual (v.4b)
3 Temptation 2: To prove His deity by the spectacular (v.5-7)
a. The temptation (v.6)
1) To test God (v.6a)
2) To attract attention by the spectacular (v.6b)
b. Jesus' answer: From Scripture (v.7)
1) God is not to be tested (v.7a)
2) God is to be trusted, not the spectacular (v.7b)
4 Temptation 3: To prove His deity by compromise (v.8-10)
a. The temptation (v.8-9)
1) To achieve His purpose by another route (v.8)
2) To switch loyalties or to take a short-cut (v.9)
b. Jesus' answer: From Scripture (v.10)
1) A decisive choice (v.10a)
2) A worship of God alone (v.10b)
5 Conclusion: The triumphant victory (v.11)
Matthew 4:12-25
III. THE BEGINNING OF THE MESSIAH'S MINISTRY, 4:12-25
A. Jesus' Ministry: Going Forth with Purpose, 4:12-17
1 There was the sign to begin: John's imprisonment (v.12a)
2 There was the chosen headquarters: Galilee (v.12b-13)
a. Jesus left Nazareth (v.13a)
b. Jesus headquartered in Capernaum (v.13b)
3 There was the deliberate decision to fulfill Scripture (v.14)
4 There was the mission (v.15-16)
a. To go to needy lands (v.15)
b. To take people in darkness and show them great light (v.16a)
c. To take people in death and give them light (v.16b)
5 There was the message (v.17)
a. Repentance (v.17a)
b. Reason: the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (v.17b)
C. Jesus' Temptation: Overcoming All, 4:1-11
(Mark 1:12-13; Luke 4:1-13)
1 Jesus' temptation (v.1)
a. Led by the Spirit (v.1a)
b. Tempted by the devil (v.1b)
2 Temptation 1: To prove His deity by using His power for personal reasons (v.2-4)
a. The temptation (v.3)
1) To secure by His own power (v.3a)
2) To trust Himself and His own ability instead of God (v.3b)
b. Jesus' answer: From Scripture (v.4)
1) Man needs more than bread (v.4a)
2) Man needs God's life—spiritual (v.4b)
3 Temptation 2: To prove His deity by the spectacular (v.5-7)
a. The temptation (v.6)
1) To test God (v.6a)
2) To attract attention by the spectacular (v.6b)
b. Jesus' answer: From Scripture (v.7)
1) God is not to be tested (v.7a)
2) God is to be trusted, not the spectacular (v.7b)
4 Temptation 3: To prove His deity by compromise (v.8-10)
a. The temptation (v.8-9)
1) To achieve His purpose by another route (v.8)
2) To switch loyalties or to take a short-cut (v.9)
b. Jesus' answer: From Scripture (v.10)
1) A decisive choice (v.10a)
2) A worship of God alone (v.10b)
5 Conclusion: The triumphant victory (v.11)
Matthew 4:12-25
III. THE BEGINNING OF THE MESSIAH'S MINISTRY, 4:12-25
A. Jesus' Ministry: Going Forth with Purpose, 4:12-17
1 There was the sign to begin: John's imprisonment (v.12a)
2 There was the chosen headquarters: Galilee (v.12b-13)
a. Jesus left Nazareth (v.13a)
b. Jesus headquartered in Capernaum (v.13b)
3 There was the deliberate decision to fulfill Scripture (v.14)
4 There was the mission (v.15-16)
a. To go to needy lands (v.15)
b. To take people in darkness and show them great light (v.16a)
c. To take people in death and give them light (v.16b)
5 There was the message (v.17)
a. Repentance (v.17a)
b. Reason: the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (v.17b)
Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 3
Matthew 3:1-12
II. THE PREPARATION FOR THE MESSIAH'S COMING, 3:1-4:11
A. Jesus' Forerunner, John the Baptist: A Message for All, 3:1-12
(Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-20; John 1:6-8, 15-37)
1 John ministered in the wilderness (v.1)
2 His message to the people: Repent, the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (v.2-6)
a. His message fulfilled prophecy: One crying, "Prepare" (v.3)
b. His message was the message of a prophet: He dressed and ate as a prophet (v.4)
c. His message bore fruit (v.5-6)
1) Crowds gathered (v.5)
2) Crowds confessed and were baptized (v.6)
3 His message to the religionists, the Pharisees and Sadducees (v.7-10)
a. Point 1: Flee the wrath to come (v.7)
b. Point 2: Repent (v.8)
c. Point 3: Heritage is of no value (v.9)
d. Point 4: Judgment is at hand (v.10)
1) Immediate: Now (v.10a)
2) Inevitable: Every unfruitful tree is cast into the fire (v.10b)
3) Basis: Fruit (v.10c)
4 His message to all: Christ—Messianic preaching (v.11-12)
a. Christ is greater... (v.11a)
b. Christ shall baptize... (v.11b)
c. Christ shall judge and purge (v.12)
1) Gather some (v.12a)
2) Burn some (v.12b)
Matthew 3:13-17
B. Jesus' Baptism: What Baptism is All About, 3:13-17See:
(Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:28-34)
1 The startling request of Jesus: To be baptized (v.13)
2 The humbling reaction of John: Humility and need (v.14)
3 The godly purpose of Jesus: To fulfill all righteousness (v.15)
4 The unusual signs of Jesus' baptism (v.16-17)
a. The heavens were opened (v.16a)
b. The Spirit descended (v.16b)
c. The voice of God was heard (v.17)
II. THE PREPARATION FOR THE MESSIAH'S COMING, 3:1-4:11
A. Jesus' Forerunner, John the Baptist: A Message for All, 3:1-12
(Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-20; John 1:6-8, 15-37)
1 John ministered in the wilderness (v.1)
2 His message to the people: Repent, the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand (v.2-6)
a. His message fulfilled prophecy: One crying, "Prepare" (v.3)
b. His message was the message of a prophet: He dressed and ate as a prophet (v.4)
c. His message bore fruit (v.5-6)
1) Crowds gathered (v.5)
2) Crowds confessed and were baptized (v.6)
3 His message to the religionists, the Pharisees and Sadducees (v.7-10)
a. Point 1: Flee the wrath to come (v.7)
b. Point 2: Repent (v.8)
c. Point 3: Heritage is of no value (v.9)
d. Point 4: Judgment is at hand (v.10)
1) Immediate: Now (v.10a)
2) Inevitable: Every unfruitful tree is cast into the fire (v.10b)
3) Basis: Fruit (v.10c)
4 His message to all: Christ—Messianic preaching (v.11-12)
a. Christ is greater... (v.11a)
b. Christ shall baptize... (v.11b)
c. Christ shall judge and purge (v.12)
1) Gather some (v.12a)
2) Burn some (v.12b)
Matthew 3:13-17
B. Jesus' Baptism: What Baptism is All About, 3:13-17See:
(Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-22; John 1:28-34)
1 The startling request of Jesus: To be baptized (v.13)
2 The humbling reaction of John: Humility and need (v.14)
3 The godly purpose of Jesus: To fulfill all righteousness (v.15)
4 The unusual signs of Jesus' baptism (v.16-17)
a. The heavens were opened (v.16a)
b. The Spirit descended (v.16b)
c. The voice of God was heard (v.17)
Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 2
Matthew 2:1-11
C. Jesus' Acknowledgment as King by Wise Men: An Unexpected Worship, 2:1-11
1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem (v.1)
a. In the days of Herod (v.1a)
b. Wise men came seeking Him (v.1b)
2 Their unexpected question: Where is the newborn King? (v.2)
a. The unusual journey (v.2a)
b. Their purpose:Worship (v.2b)
3 Their unexpected disturbance (v.3-6)
a. Disturbed all the people in Jerusalem (v.3b)
b. Disturbed Herod: He misconceived a threat (v.3a)
c. Disturbed the religionists (v.4-6)
1) Herod quizzed them (v.4)
2) They had ignored the Scripture (until now) (v.5-6)
4 Their unexpected commission: Having to search for the newborn King (v. 7-8)
a. Their testimony: The star (v.7)
b. Their commission: To go-search-find (v.8)
5 Their unexpected sign: The star guided them again (v.9-10)
6 Their unexpected King: A humble child in humble surroundings (v.11)
a. They found Him in a house (v.11a)
b. They gave Him worship (v.11b)
c. They gave Him gifts (v.11c)
Matthew 2:12-23
D. Jesus' Childhood: Facing Danger after Danger, 2:12-23
1 The first danger: Herod plotted to find Jesus (v.12)
(see Matthew 2:3-8, 12)
a. The wise men were miraculously warned (v.12a)
b. The wise men obeyed (v.12b)
2 The second danger: Herod attempted to destroy Jesus (v.13-18)
a. Joseph was miraculously warned to flee into Egypt (v.13)
b. Joseph obeyed (v.14)
c. Scripture was fulfilled: The family sojourned in Egypt (v.15)
d. Herod slaughtered the children (v.16)
e. Scripture was fulfilled: The prediction of the children's slaughter (v.17-18)
3 The third danger: Archelaus reigned in Judea (v.19-23)
a. Joseph was miraculously instructed (v.19-21)
b. Joseph was again miraculously warned: Herod's son Archelaus was a threat (v.22a)
c. Joseph obeyed (v.22b)
d. Scripture was fulfilled: Jesus lived in Nazareth (v.23)
C. Jesus' Acknowledgment as King by Wise Men: An Unexpected Worship, 2:1-11
1 Jesus was born in Bethlehem (v.1)
a. In the days of Herod (v.1a)
b. Wise men came seeking Him (v.1b)
2 Their unexpected question: Where is the newborn King? (v.2)
a. The unusual journey (v.2a)
b. Their purpose:Worship (v.2b)
3 Their unexpected disturbance (v.3-6)
a. Disturbed all the people in Jerusalem (v.3b)
b. Disturbed Herod: He misconceived a threat (v.3a)
c. Disturbed the religionists (v.4-6)
1) Herod quizzed them (v.4)
2) They had ignored the Scripture (until now) (v.5-6)
4 Their unexpected commission: Having to search for the newborn King (v. 7-8)
a. Their testimony: The star (v.7)
b. Their commission: To go-search-find (v.8)
5 Their unexpected sign: The star guided them again (v.9-10)
6 Their unexpected King: A humble child in humble surroundings (v.11)
a. They found Him in a house (v.11a)
b. They gave Him worship (v.11b)
c. They gave Him gifts (v.11c)
Matthew 2:12-23
D. Jesus' Childhood: Facing Danger after Danger, 2:12-23
1 The first danger: Herod plotted to find Jesus (v.12)
(see Matthew 2:3-8, 12)
a. The wise men were miraculously warned (v.12a)
b. The wise men obeyed (v.12b)
2 The second danger: Herod attempted to destroy Jesus (v.13-18)
a. Joseph was miraculously warned to flee into Egypt (v.13)
b. Joseph obeyed (v.14)
c. Scripture was fulfilled: The family sojourned in Egypt (v.15)
d. Herod slaughtered the children (v.16)
e. Scripture was fulfilled: The prediction of the children's slaughter (v.17-18)
3 The third danger: Archelaus reigned in Judea (v.19-23)
a. Joseph was miraculously instructed (v.19-21)
b. Joseph was again miraculously warned: Herod's son Archelaus was a threat (v.22a)
c. Joseph obeyed (v.22b)
d. Scripture was fulfilled: Jesus lived in Nazareth (v.23)
Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 1
Matthew 1:1-17
I. THE BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD OF JESUS, THE MESSIAH, 1:1-2:23
A. Jesus' Genealogy: Interesting Roots, 1:1-17
(Luke 3:23-28)
1 It shows Jesus to be the legal heir (v.1)
a. To the throne of David (v.1a)
b. To the blessings of Abraham (v.1b)
2 It encourages believers scattered abroad (v.2)
3 It symbolizes God's glorious mercy (v.3-6)
a. In the Gentile woman, Tamar (v.3-4)
b. In the Gentile woman, Rahab (v.5a)
c. In the Gentile woman, Ruth (v.5b)
d. In the sinful woman, Bathsheba (v.6)
4 It demonstrates that God's grace is not inherited; it is given as He wills (v.7-10)
5 It emphasizes the power of God to keep His promises (v.11-16)
a. In delivering His people through terrible times (the Babylonian captivity) (v.11-15)
b. In sending forth the Christ, the Messiah (v.16)
6 It symbolizes generations of spiritual history (v.17)
a. Abraham-David: Birth and growth (v.17a)
b. David-Babylonian captivity: Regression and enslavement (v.17b)
c. Babylon-Christ: Liberation and triumph (v.17c)
Matthew 1:18-25
B. Jesus' Divine Birth: Unusual Events, 1:18-25
(Luke 1:26-28; Luke 2:1-7)
1 His birth was of the Spirit (v.18a)
2 His birth created a predicament (v.18b-19)
a. Joseph's predicament: Mary was pregnant before marriage (v.18b)
b. Joseph's character and solution (v.19)
1) Character: A just man (v.19a)
2) Solution: Not to expose Mary (v.19b)
3 His birth necessitated a special revelation (v.20-21)
a. To give assurance (v.20a-b)
1) He was chosen (v.20a)
2) He was not to fear (v.20b)
b. To guide: In taking Mary to be his wife (v.20c)
c. To explain: The child is of the Spirit (v.20d)
d. To reveal the child's destiny (v.21)
1) His name: Jesus (v.21a)
2) His mission: To save (v.21b)
4 His birth was a fulfillment of prophecy (v.22-23)See: DS7
a. Predicting His virgin birth (v.23a)
b. Predicting His name: Emmanuel (v.23b)
5 His birth wrought a great obedience (v.24-25)
I. THE BIRTH AND CHILDHOOD OF JESUS, THE MESSIAH, 1:1-2:23
A. Jesus' Genealogy: Interesting Roots, 1:1-17
(Luke 3:23-28)
1 It shows Jesus to be the legal heir (v.1)
a. To the throne of David (v.1a)
b. To the blessings of Abraham (v.1b)
2 It encourages believers scattered abroad (v.2)
3 It symbolizes God's glorious mercy (v.3-6)
a. In the Gentile woman, Tamar (v.3-4)
b. In the Gentile woman, Rahab (v.5a)
c. In the Gentile woman, Ruth (v.5b)
d. In the sinful woman, Bathsheba (v.6)
4 It demonstrates that God's grace is not inherited; it is given as He wills (v.7-10)
5 It emphasizes the power of God to keep His promises (v.11-16)
a. In delivering His people through terrible times (the Babylonian captivity) (v.11-15)
b. In sending forth the Christ, the Messiah (v.16)
6 It symbolizes generations of spiritual history (v.17)
a. Abraham-David: Birth and growth (v.17a)
b. David-Babylonian captivity: Regression and enslavement (v.17b)
c. Babylon-Christ: Liberation and triumph (v.17c)
Matthew 1:18-25
B. Jesus' Divine Birth: Unusual Events, 1:18-25
(Luke 1:26-28; Luke 2:1-7)
1 His birth was of the Spirit (v.18a)
2 His birth created a predicament (v.18b-19)
a. Joseph's predicament: Mary was pregnant before marriage (v.18b)
b. Joseph's character and solution (v.19)
1) Character: A just man (v.19a)
2) Solution: Not to expose Mary (v.19b)
3 His birth necessitated a special revelation (v.20-21)
a. To give assurance (v.20a-b)
1) He was chosen (v.20a)
2) He was not to fear (v.20b)
b. To guide: In taking Mary to be his wife (v.20c)
c. To explain: The child is of the Spirit (v.20d)
d. To reveal the child's destiny (v.21)
1) His name: Jesus (v.21a)
2) His mission: To save (v.21b)
4 His birth was a fulfillment of prophecy (v.22-23)See: DS7
a. Predicting His virgin birth (v.23a)
b. Predicting His name: Emmanuel (v.23b)
5 His birth wrought a great obedience (v.24-25)
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