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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Doggie Bag, Anyone?
1. Intro / background (v 21-22) A. Tyre & Sidon, Syria & Phoenicia B. The woman from the region of Canaan 2. Christ did not answer her a word. Sometimes God answers our prayers with a yes, no, wait or silence (v 23) 3. The disciples tried to calm down the situation. 4. "I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28
Denomination: Vineyard
The Paradox of the cross
Christ had to suffer in Jerusalem (v 21) Peter rebuked Christ (v 22) "Get behind me, satan!" (v 23) "Take up (your) cross and follow me." (v 24) The Paradox (v 25) "For whoever wishes to save his life shall lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake shall find ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 16:21
Humbling Experiences
Christ spoke about the scribes and the Pharisees (v 1-4) Do what they say, not what they do. Phylacteries and tassels (v 5) VIP Seating and titles (v 6, 7) Don't be called teacher. (v 8) Don't call anyone father (v 9) Don't be called leader. (v 10) Have a servant heart. (v ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12
Are we ready?
Christ said the kingdom of heaven is like 10 virgins and a bridegroom (v 1) 5 were foolish, 5 were wise. (v 2-4) When the bridegroom was delayed, they fell asleep. (v 5) Are we awake? The midnight shout: "Behold, the Bridegroom! Come out to meet Him." (v 6) The foolish virgins needed ...read more
When did we see You?
Son of God vs. Son of Man; Glory (v 31) "The shepherd separates the sheep from the goats" (v 32-33) "Inherit the kingdom!" (v 34) "When did we see You?" (v 35-39) When "you did it to one of these . . . of mine, even the least of them, you did it to me." ...read more
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DISCIPLESHIP IN OUR CHAIN OF COMMAND (V. 24-33) A disciple becomes like his/her teacher. Who is the head of our life, Beelzebul or God? The word of wisdom/knowledge discerning of spirits Fear God, not those who kill the body (Hebrews 6) Coness or deny God, and God will confess or deny us. WAR ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 10:24-42
The Disciple’s Convictions – Christ and the Law Focus: Jesus’ fulfillment of the Law; surpassing Pharisaic righteousness Why this section: A hinge that protects from legalism and sets the stage for heart-level obedience. For those accustomed to regulations, it clarifies the difference between ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:17
NASB, footnotes from biblegateway.com
The Disciple’s Allegiance – One Master, No Worry Focus: Treasures in heaven, the clear eye, God vs. mammon, freedom from anxiety Why this section: Exposes double-loyalties to money, career, or status and calls for undivided trust in God’s provision—crucial amid financial temptations and deployment ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34
Emphasize the importance of spiritual vigilance and preparedness for the return of Jesus, as we do not know the hour of His coming.
Good morning, folks. Have you ever thought about being caught off guard? You know, those moments when something unexpected happens and you're left in a state of shock or surprise. Well, our scripture today from Matthew 24:42-51 talks about this very thing and the importance of always being ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51
Topics: Matthew, End Times
Explore the realities of war and the hope for peace, encouraging us to understand these concepts through the lens of faith.
Good morning everyone. Today, we'll be diving deep into Matthew 24, a chapter that speaks to us about war and peace. It's a challenging passage, one that presents us with the harsh realities of our world but also gives us a glimmer of hope in the midst of it all. As Philip Yancey, renowned ...read more
Notes by biblegateway.com
The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah 1 The [a]record of the genealogy of [b]Jesus (In Heb Yeshua (Joshua), meaning The Lord is salvation) the [c]Messiah, (From Gr Christos, which means Messiah (Heb for Anointed One)) the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2 Abraham fathered Isaac, Isaac fathered ...read more
notes from Biblegateway.com
Jesus Cleanses a Leper; The Centurion’s Faith 8 When [a]Jesus came down from the mountain, [b]large crowds followed Him. 2 And a leper (HAS A SKIN DISEASE) came to Him and [c]bowed down WORSHIPPED before Him, and said, “Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean.” 3 Jesus stretched out His ...read more
Matthew 13: Are we just dust in the wind? 1. INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND Matthew was the son of Alphaeus, and was a tax collector in Capernaum for the Roman government. Just as the IRS is not our favorite agency to deal with, so others probably despised Matthew. He gave a large reception for ...read more
NASB, notes by biblegateway.com
Matthew 23: 1-12 HUMBLING EXPERIENCES 1. INTRODUCTION / BACKGROUND I have spoken a lot to you about Matthew, the tax collector, who wrote this book. Before this passage, Christ answered the Sadducees' questions. They were the Jewish religious party that said there was no resurrection, no ...read more
notes by biblegateway.com
Matthew 18 Rank in the Kingdom 18 At that [a]time the disciples came to Jesus and said, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 And He called a child to Himself and set him [b]before them, 3 and said, “Truly I say to you, unless you [c]are converted and become like children, you will ...read more