Matthew 9:18-26 (cf. Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56) Jesus’ Authority Over Sickness and Death 1. The Request By a Desperate Father – Vss. 18-19 2. The Interruption By A Sick Woman – Vss. 20-22 3. The Healing By A Powerful Savior – Vss. 23-26
Matthew 9:18-26 (cf. Mark 5:21-43, Luke 8:40-56) Jesus’ Authority Over Sickness and Death 1. The Request By a Desperate Father – Vss. 18-19 2. The Interruption By A Sick Woman – Vss. 20-22 3. The Healing By A Powerful Savior – Vss. 23-26
Matthew 9:14-17 1. The Probing Question About Christ’s Practice – Vs. 14 . Acts 19:1-4, Matthew 11:18 . Fasting: Private, Voluntary, Occasional, for a Spiritual Purpose (trials, hardship, difficulties, sin) . Only 1 mention of Jesus fasting: Matthew 4:2, but probably also Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:26-28) 2. The Insightful Clarification About Christ’s Presence…
Matthew 9:9-13 Jesus receives sinners and rejects the self-righteous 1 Timothy 1:15 The calling of Matthew to discipleship – Vs. 9 . A tax collector – Matthew 5:46, Luke 18:11, 19:1-6 The flocking of sinners to Jesus – Vs. 10 . In Matthew’s house – Mark 2:15, Luke 5:29 The aversion of the Pharisees to…
Personal Holiness and Sanctification . A. How do you develop affection for God – 1 John . B. What books, pastors, authors help you to grow . The Holiness of God – R. C. Sproul . Taking God at His Word – Kevin DeYoung . …
Hebrews 1:1-3 Last Week – Seven Evidences Of The Supremacy Of Christ 1. The Rightful Heir – Vs. 2 2. The Sovereign Creator – Vs. 3 3. The Glorious Light – Vs. 3 This week: 4. The Divine Representor – Vs. 3 . Colossians 1:15, 1:19, 2:9 . God in Human Flesh – John…
Hebrews 1:1-3 Seven Evidences Of The Supremacy Of Christ 1. The Rightful Heir – Vs. 2 . Many prophets – ONE Son – 1 Peter 1:10-12 . Firstborn – Colossians 1:15 – Supreme over everything . Psalm 2:8, 89:27, Daniel 7:13-14, Ephesians…
Matthew 9:1-8 . Our greatest problem is sin – Isaiah 59:2 . Our greatest need is forgiveness – Ezekiel 36:25-26 Four Acts That Highlight Christ’s Authority…
Matthew 8:28-34 It was necessary for Christ to have authority over demons . John 8:44, Ephesians 2:2-3, 1 John 1:8 1. The Graveyard Encounter – Vs. 28 . Mark 5:3, Luke 8:27 – Living in tombs 2. The Demonic Confession – Vs. 29 – What demons know about Jesus . A. The…
Matthew 8:23-27 1. The Pounding Storm – Vss. 23-25 . Mark 4:37, Luke 8:23 . An extreme combination of fear and faith 2. The Powerful Savior – Vss. 26-27 . Mark 4:40 . Vs. 26 – First He rebukes them – Matthew 6:30…
Matthew 8:18-22 False Disciples: John 2:23-25, 6:66; Matthew 7:13-14,21-23, 10:32-39; Luke 9:23-26, 14:26-33 2 Sacrifices You Must Make to Follow Christ 1. The Sacrifice of Cherished Comforts – Vss. 18-20 2. The Sacrifice of Personal Relationships – Vss. 21-22 Implications: 1. You must not put off following Christ 2. You don’t get to set the terms of following Christ 3. We need…
Micah 4:1-5 Three Future Realities The Provide Present Hope 1. The World Will Be God-Centered – Vss. 1-2 . The Millennial Reign of Christ 2. God Will Establish Lasting Peace – Vs. 3 e. God’s People Will Prosper – Vs. 4