In contrast to Matthew, Mark was not one of the original disciples of Christ. He was, however, a native of Jerusalem (Acts 12:12), a companion of Simon Peter (1 Peter 5:13), and the cousin of Barnabas (Col. 4:10) who, in turn, was a close associate of Paul and the Jerusalem apostles. His relationship to the apostles was, therefore, close enough to render him familiar with the life of Christ and the activities of the early Christian group.
In a.d. 112, Papias cited Mark as “the interpreter of Peter.” A comparison of Peter’s sermon in Acts 10:34-43 with Mark’s Gospel shows the former to be an outline of the life of Jesus that Mark has given much greater detail.
Purpose and Content
Mark addressed his Gospel primarily to Roman readers and presented Jesus as the Worker, the Servant of Jehovah. (According to tradition, Mark wrote his record of the life of Christ in Rome.) The chief characteristic of Christ in this book is His activity, the mark of a good servant. The Greek word eutheos, translated variously as “straightway,” “immediately,” “anon,” or “forthwith,” appears forty-two times in the book. This message made a natural appeal to the busy, practical Roman reader.
According to the amount of space Mark allots to it, the most important activity of Christ was His death and resurrection. About three-eighths of the entire book is devoted to the narrative of the Passion Week (the last week of the life of Christ, 11:1–16:18). In the story, this is the most striking feature and shows clearly what aspect of Christ’s life was considered by the Gospel writers to be of supreme concern.
Outline
In keeping with the theme of the activity of Christ, the outline treats His life as a series of tours as He carried on His ministry. By so doing, one is impressed with the continual busyness of the Servant of Jehovah.
Introduction 1:1
Preparatory events 1:2-13
First tour of Galilee—Miracles and parables 1:14–4:34
Tour of Decapoli 4:35–5:43
Second tour of Galilee 6:1-29
Retreat to the desert 6:30-52
Third tour of Galilee 6:53–7:23
Tour of the north country 7:24–9:29
First announcement of passion 8:31
Fourth tour of Galilee 9:30-50
Second announcement of passion 9:31
Tour of Perea and Judea 10:1-52
Third announcement of passion 10:33
Ministry in Jerusalem 11:1–13:37
The passion and resurrection 14:1–16:20
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Sunday, February 6, 2011
The Gospel of Mark
The Gospel of Mark
Author
In contrast to Matthew, Mark was not one of the original disciples of Christ. He was, however, a native of Jerusalem (Acts 12:12), a companion of Simon Peter (1 Peter 5:13), and the cousin of Barnabas (Col. 4:10) who, in turn, was a close associate of Paul and the Jerusalem apostles. His relationship to the apostles was, therefore, close enough to render him familiar with the life of Christ and the activities of the early Christian group.
In a.d. 112, Papias cited Mark as “the interpreter of Peter.” A comparison of Peter’s sermon in Acts 10:34-43 with Mark’s Gospel shows the former to be an outline of the life of Jesus that Mark has given much greater detail.
Purpose and Content
Mark addressed his Gospel primarily to Roman readers and presented Jesus as the Worker, the Servant of Jehovah. (According to tradition, Mark wrote his record of the life of Christ in Rome.) The chief characteristic of Christ in this book is His activity, the mark of a good servant. The Greek word eutheos, translated variously as “straightway,” “immediately,” “anon,” or “forthwith,” appears forty-two times in the book. This message made a natural appeal to the busy, practical Roman reader.
According to the amount of space Mark allots to it, the most important activity of Christ was His death and resurrection. About three-eighths of the entire book is devoted to the narrative of the Passion Week (the last week of the life of Christ, 11:1–16:18). In the story, this is the most striking feature and shows clearly what aspect of Christ’s life was considered by the Gospel writers to be of supreme concern.
Outline
In keeping with the theme of the activity of Christ, the outline treats His life as a series of tours as He carried on His ministry. By so doing, one is impressed with the continual busyness of the Servant of Jehovah.
Introduction 1:1
Preparatory events 1:2-13
First tour of Galilee—Miracles and parables 1:14–4:34
Tour of Decapoli 4:35–5:43
Second tour of Galilee 6:1-29
Retreat to the desert 6:30-52
Third tour of Galilee 6:53–7:23
Tour of the north country 7:24–9:29
First announcement of passion 8:31
Fourth tour of Galilee 9:30-50
Second announcement of passion 9:31
Tour of Perea and Judea 10:1-52
Third announcement of passion 10:33
Ministry in Jerusalem 11:1–13:37
The passion and resurrection 14:1–16:20
Exploring the New Testament.
Author
In contrast to Matthew, Mark was not one of the original disciples of Christ. He was, however, a native of Jerusalem (Acts 12:12), a companion of Simon Peter (1 Peter 5:13), and the cousin of Barnabas (Col. 4:10) who, in turn, was a close associate of Paul and the Jerusalem apostles. His relationship to the apostles was, therefore, close enough to render him familiar with the life of Christ and the activities of the early Christian group.
In a.d. 112, Papias cited Mark as “the interpreter of Peter.” A comparison of Peter’s sermon in Acts 10:34-43 with Mark’s Gospel shows the former to be an outline of the life of Jesus that Mark has given much greater detail.
Purpose and Content
Mark addressed his Gospel primarily to Roman readers and presented Jesus as the Worker, the Servant of Jehovah. (According to tradition, Mark wrote his record of the life of Christ in Rome.) The chief characteristic of Christ in this book is His activity, the mark of a good servant. The Greek word eutheos, translated variously as “straightway,” “immediately,” “anon,” or “forthwith,” appears forty-two times in the book. This message made a natural appeal to the busy, practical Roman reader.
According to the amount of space Mark allots to it, the most important activity of Christ was His death and resurrection. About three-eighths of the entire book is devoted to the narrative of the Passion Week (the last week of the life of Christ, 11:1–16:18). In the story, this is the most striking feature and shows clearly what aspect of Christ’s life was considered by the Gospel writers to be of supreme concern.
Outline
In keeping with the theme of the activity of Christ, the outline treats His life as a series of tours as He carried on His ministry. By so doing, one is impressed with the continual busyness of the Servant of Jehovah.
Introduction 1:1
Preparatory events 1:2-13
First tour of Galilee—Miracles and parables 1:14–4:34
Tour of Decapoli 4:35–5:43
Second tour of Galilee 6:1-29
Retreat to the desert 6:30-52
Third tour of Galilee 6:53–7:23
Tour of the north country 7:24–9:29
First announcement of passion 8:31
Fourth tour of Galilee 9:30-50
Second announcement of passion 9:31
Tour of Perea and Judea 10:1-52
Third announcement of passion 10:33
Ministry in Jerusalem 11:1–13:37
The passion and resurrection 14:1–16:20
Exploring the New Testament.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
The Gospel of Matthew
Matthew presents the Lord Jesus as Israel’s Messiah and King, as well as the One who shall save His people from their sins. The opening sentence gives the key to the book—“The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham.” Seven times the Lord Jesus is addressed as “Son of David” in the Gospel, and ten times, altogether, is this title found there. “Son of David” connects the Saviour with Israel’s throne, “Son of Abraham” linking Him with Israel’s land—Abraham being the one to whom Jehovah first gave the land. But nowhere after the opening verse is this title “Son of Abraham” applied to Christ, for the restoration of the land to Israel is consequent upon their acceptance of Him as their Saviour—King, and that which is made prominent in this first Gospel is the presentation of Christ as King—twelve times over is this title here applied to Christ.
Matthew is essentially the dispensational Gospel and it is impossible to over-estimate its importance and value. Matthew shows us Christ offered to the Jews, and the consequences of their rejection of Him, namely, the setting aside of Israel, and God turning in grace to the Gentiles. Rom 15:8, 9 summarizes the scope of Matthew’s Gospel—“Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers; And that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy.” Christ was not only born of the Jews, but He was born, first, to the Jews, so that in the language of their prophet they could exclaim, “Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given” (Isa 9:6). Matthew’s Gospel explains why Israel, in their later books of the New Testament, is seen temporally cast off by God, and why He is now taking out from the Gentiles a people for His name; in other words, it makes known why, in the present dispensation, the Church has superseded the Jewish theocracy. It supplies the key to God’s dealings with the earth in this Age: without a workable knowledge of this first Gospel it is well-nigh impossible to understand the remaining portions of the New Testament. We turn now to consider some of the outstanding features and peculiar characteristics of Matthew’s Gospel.
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Matthew is essentially the dispensational Gospel and it is impossible to over-estimate its importance and value. Matthew shows us Christ offered to the Jews, and the consequences of their rejection of Him, namely, the setting aside of Israel, and God turning in grace to the Gentiles. Rom 15:8, 9 summarizes the scope of Matthew’s Gospel—“Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers; And that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy.” Christ was not only born of the Jews, but He was born, first, to the Jews, so that in the language of their prophet they could exclaim, “Unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given” (Isa 9:6). Matthew’s Gospel explains why Israel, in their later books of the New Testament, is seen temporally cast off by God, and why He is now taking out from the Gentiles a people for His name; in other words, it makes known why, in the present dispensation, the Church has superseded the Jewish theocracy. It supplies the key to God’s dealings with the earth in this Age: without a workable knowledge of this first Gospel it is well-nigh impossible to understand the remaining portions of the New Testament. We turn now to consider some of the outstanding features and peculiar characteristics of Matthew’s Gospel.
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The Gospel of Matthew
Matthew’s Gospel breaks the long silence that followed the ministry of Malachi the last of the Old Testament prophets. This silence extended for four hundred years, and during that time God was hid from Israel’s view. Throughout this period there were no angelic manifestations, no prophet spake for Jehovah, and, though the Chosen People were sorely pressed, yet were there no Divine interpositions on their behalf. For four centuries God shut His people up to His written Word. Again and again had God promised to send the Messiah, and from Malachi’s time and onwards the saints of the Lord anxiously awaited the appearing of the predicted One. It is at this point Matthew’s Gospel is to present Christ as the Fulfiller of the promises made to Israel and the prophecies which related to their Messiah. This is why the word “fulfilled” occurs in Matthew fifteen times, and why there are more quotations from the Old Testament in this first Gospel than in the remaining three put together.
The position which Matthew’s Gospel occupies in the Sacred Canon indicates its scope: it follows immediately after the Old Testament, and stands at the beginning of the New. It is therefore a connecting link between them. Hence it is transitionary in its character, and more Jewish than any other book in the New Testament. Matthew reveals God appealing to and dealing with His Old Testament people; presents the Lord Jesus as occupying a distinctively Jewish relationship; and, is the only one of the four Evangelists that records Messiah’s express declaration, “I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the House of Israel” (15:24). The numerical position given to Matthew’s Gospel in the Divine library confirms what has been said, for, being the fortieth book it shows us Israel in the place of probation, tested by the presence of Messiah in their midst.
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The position which Matthew’s Gospel occupies in the Sacred Canon indicates its scope: it follows immediately after the Old Testament, and stands at the beginning of the New. It is therefore a connecting link between them. Hence it is transitionary in its character, and more Jewish than any other book in the New Testament. Matthew reveals God appealing to and dealing with His Old Testament people; presents the Lord Jesus as occupying a distinctively Jewish relationship; and, is the only one of the four Evangelists that records Messiah’s express declaration, “I am not sent but unto the lost sheep of the House of Israel” (15:24). The numerical position given to Matthew’s Gospel in the Divine library confirms what has been said, for, being the fortieth book it shows us Israel in the place of probation, tested by the presence of Messiah in their midst.
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Sunday, January 16, 2011
Bible Reading Plan : Matthew 10
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)
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)
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)
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