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Jesus – The Originator of a New And Better Way

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…

Jesus! What a Friend For Sinners

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…

Elders’ Q & A

 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 .         …

Jesus’ Authority Over Demons

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…

The High Cost of Genuine Discipleship

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…