Matthew 14:13-21 The purpose of miracles was to authenticate Christ as Messiah – God in human flesh – John 5:36 . All of His miracles were aimed, not just to demonstrate His power, but to meet a specific need Three truths that demonstrate Christ’s compassion toward those in distress 1. Compassion Displayed In Heartfelt Concern . . The…
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
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Sometimes it seems like the wicked prevail – Psalm 73 John the Baptist – the forerunner pointing to Christ . The world hates having their sin exposed . . John 3:19-20 . Jesus said that John the Baptist was the greatest man . . Matthew 11:11 Three Implications . …
1. How do we read the Old Testament for profit when the OT promises to Israel are not for today’s church? . A. The principle in the prophecy reveals God’s unchanging character . . Deuteronomy 1:6-9 – Hebrews 13:5 . B. His promises are true . C. …
Hebrews 2:14-18 Four Reasons For The Incarnation 1. To Identify With Us – Vs. 14 . His was a human birth . He had a human body – Flesh & Blood . He had human limitations – Tired, Weary, Thirsty, Hungry . He had human growth…
Matthew 13:53-38 Unbelief – The Opposition to Jesus Increases Matthew 5:10-13, 10:16-18, 20, 34-36, 13:2, 10, 24 I. The Rejection of Jesus’ Ministry – Vss. 53-57 . A. Nazareth . First Visit – Luke 4:22-30 . Second Visit – Vss.…
Matthew 13:47-52 There is a Coming Judgment – Are You Ready? I. Lessons From The Dragnet – Vss. 47-50 . God has predetermined all of history . There will be a separation of good and evil. – Matthew 13:39 . Angels: Worship God: Isaiah 6 . …
Matthew 13:44-46 1. The Parables Explained . A. There is a treasure that is worth parting with everything you own to have it. . B. The treasure is worth the price . Matthew 7:6, 1 Timothy 2:9, Revelation 21 2. The Parables Applied . …
Matthew 13:31-35 The Disciples’ Kingdom of Heaven Expectations: Psalm 72:8, Daniel 2:44, Zechariah 14:9 I. The Explanation of the Parables – Vss. 31-32/33 . Something small becomes something big . Seed – Daniel 4:10-12, 20-22; Ezekiel 31:3-6 . Leaven – Matthew 16:6, 12; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8…
1 Peter 1:6-9 Four Divine Truths Which Give Us Joy During Our Suffering 1. God Is On Your Side – Vss. 3-5 2. Trials Are Necessary To Prove Our Faith – Vss. 6-7 3. We Can Look To Christ – Vs. 8 . John 15:11 4. We Know The Outcome Of Our Proven Faith – Vs. 9
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 I. The Parable And Its Details – Vss. 24-30 . A. Greek: Sows – speiranti vs. Sows over – epespeiren . B. Tares: False wheat (darnel), poisonous to people and livestock II. The Principle And Its Implications – Vss. 36-43 . A. The Sower – The Son Of Man –…
Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Last Week – Part 1 . 1. The Hard Heart – Vss. 4 & 20 . 2. The Superficial Heart – Vss. 5 & 21 This Week – Part 2 . 3. The Preoccupied Heart – Vss.7 & 22 . . . Matthew 6:24, James 4:4, 1 John…
Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 Soils: 1. Hard 2. Shallow 3. Weedy 4. Good Meaning: . Seed – The Word of the Kingdom (God) . Sower: Anyone who broadcasts the Gospel (truth) . Soil: The human heart – Vs. 19 The Four Kinds of Heart . 1. The Hard Heart – Vss. 18-19 . …