Matthew 28

Scripture – Matthew 28

Observation – 

• Matthew 28:1-15 - The risen Jesus.
• Matthew 28:1-3 - Mary Magdalene and Mary of Bethany find an angel at the tomb.
• Matthew 28:4-6 - The Angel's Message
• Matthew 28:7-8 - The angel’s instructions to the Mary's
• Matthew 28:9-10 - The Mary's meet Jesus
• Matthew 28:11-15 - The bribery of the guards
• Matthew 28:16-20 - The great commission.
• Matthew 28:16-17 - The disciples meet Jesus at Galilee 
• Matthew 28:18-20 - Jesus instructs His disciples on their duty after His departure.

Examples to follow – Rejoice when Jesus comes.

Examples to not follow –Don't Bribe.

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Promises to claim – I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

Commands to obey – Go make disciples of all nations. Baptizing them in the name of the father the son and the holy spirit.

Application – You can only make disciples of all nations if you are a disciple first. Obey His commands from his word and apply them every day.

Prayer – 

Matthew 27

Scripture – Matthew 27 

Observation – 

• Matthew 27:1-10 - The Death of Judas
• Matthew 27:1-2 - Jesus is handed over to Pilate
• Matthew 27:3-10 - Judas' miserable end
• Matthew 27:11-25 - Jesus before Pilate
• Matthew 27:11-14 - Jesus greatly impresses Pilate.
• Matthew 27:15-18 - Pilate hopes to release Jesus.
• Matthew 27:19-20 - Pilate influenced by both his wife and the religious leaders.
• Matthew 27:21-23 - The crowd demands the release of Barabbas and the crucifixion of Jesus.
• Matthew 27:24-25 - Pilate tries to avoid responsibility for Jesus’ fate.
• Matthew 27:26-44 - The suffering of Jesus Christ.
• Matthew 27:26 - The roman soldiers surround Jesus
• Matthew 27:27-31 - Jesus is beaten and mocked.
• Matthew 27:32-34 - On the way to Golgotha
• Matthew 27:35a - Jesus is crucified.
• Matthew 27:35b-37 - The Roman soldiers at the crucifixion of Jesus.
• Matthew 27:38-44 - Jesus is mocked on the cross.
• Matthew 27:45-56 - The death of Jesus.
• Matthew 27:45 - An unusual darkness on the land.
• Matthew 27:46-49 - Jesus cries out to the Father in agony.
• Matthew 27:50 - The death of Jesus
• Matthew 27:51-56 - The immediate results of Jesus’ death.
• Matthew 27:57-66 - The burial of Jesus.
• Matthew 27:57-61 - Joseph of Arimathea sets Jesus in his own tomb.
• Matthew 27:62-66 - The tomb is sealed and guarded.

Examples to follow – Recognize when something is different. Impress those who are trying to kill you.

Examples to not follow – Don't mock those who are suffering. Don't commit suicide.

Sins to avoid – Don't say you are innocent of something when you aren't.

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Application – Act different even around those who are trying to persecute you. 

Prayer – Dear God. Help me act different like you when you were being persecuted. Help me to act different when I'm at the park, so that people will see I am different and get interested. Amen.

Matthew 26

 Scripture – Matthew 26

Observation – 

• Matthew 26:1-16 - The stage is set for the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus.
• Matthew 26:1-2 - Jesus reminds His disciples of His coming suffering and crucifixion.
• Matthew 26:3-5 - The plot against Jesus.
• Matthew 26:6-13 - A woman anoints Jesus before His death.
• Matthew 26:14-16 - Judas makes an agreement with the religious leaders.
• Matthew 26:17-35 - The Last Supper
• Matthew 26:17-20 - Preparations for the Passover
• Matthew 26:21-25 - Jesus gives Judas a last opportunity to repent.
• Matthew 26:26-29 - Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper.
• Matthew 26:30 - Jesus sings with his disciples and goes to the Mt of Olives
• Matthew 26:31-35 - Jesus predicts the desertion of the disciples.
• Matthew 26:36-56 - Jesus prays and is arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane.
• Matthew 26:36-39 - Jesus’ prayer in deep distress.
• Matthew 26:40-46 - Jesus wins the battle of prayer.
• Matthew 26:47-50 - Judas betrays Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.
• Matthew 26:51-56 - The arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane.
• Matthew 26:57-75 - The trial before the Sanhedrin.
• Matthew 26:57-58 - Jesus is taken to the home of Caiaphas.
• Matthew 26:59-61 - The first trial before the Sanhedrin.
• Matthew 26:62-64 - Jesus testifies at His trial.
• Matthew 26:65-68 - The Sanhedrin react with horror and brutality.
• Matthew 26:69-75 - Fearing association with Jesus, Peter denies his relationship with Jesus three times.

Examples to follow – Honor Jesus' death like the woman. You should want God's will to be done.

Examples to not follow – Do not desert Jesus and lie about not knowing Him. Don't betray Him. 

Sins to avoid – Lying about not knowing Jesus. Giving unfair trials. 

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Commands to obey – Remember Jesus' death by examining communion. Don't use violence to protect Christ or His name.

Application – Some things I prefer not to do: Cleaning up after people's messes. Doing chores. Forgiving those who have offended me. Letting go of revenge when I'm mad. Letting people recite or check chores when they were giving me a hard time earlier. Cleaning the kitchen.  

Prayer – I don't prefer, but your will.

Matthew 25

 Scripture – Matthew 25

Observation – 

• Matthew 25:1-13 - The Parable of the ten Virgins
• Matthew 25:1 - Ten virgins go out to meet a bridegroom at a wedding.
• Matthew 25:2-13 - The young women caught unprepared are denied entry.
  
• Matthew 25:14-30 - The parable of the Talents.
• Matthew 25:14-15 - A master gives instructions to his servants as he departs on his journey
  
• Matthew 25:16-18 - The servants manage the money
• Matthew 25:19-23 - The first two servants are judged and rewarded
• Matthew 25:24-25 - The third servant gives account.
• Matthew 25:26-30 - The third servant is judged.
• Matthew 25:31-46 - The judgment of nations
• Matthew 25:31-33 - The nations are gathered before God’s throne and separated.
• Matthew 25:34-40 - The judgment and reward of those on the right hand.
• Matthew 25:41-46 - The judgment and condemnation of those on the left hand.

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Matthew 24

 Scripture – Matthew 24

Observation – 

• Matthew 24:1-3 - The destruction of the temple and its implications.
• Matthew 24:1-2 - Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple.
• Matthew 24:3 - Jesus’ prediction brings up two questions.
• Matthew 24:4-14 - The flow of history until Jesus’ return.
• Matthew 24:4-8 - Jesus describes conditions during the period between His Ascension and the time before His second coming.
• Matthew 24:9-14 - Jesus describes what His disciples must expect during the time between His Ascension and Second Coming.
• Matthew 24:15-35 - Jesus describes the sign of His coming and the end of the age.
• Matthew 24:15 - The abomination of desolation
• Matthew 24:16-20 - Flee immediately when it comes.
• Matthew 24:21-28 - The Great Tribulation
• Matthew 24:29-31 - The Return of Christ
• Matthew 24:32-35 - Jesus speaks more regarding the timing of these events.
• Matthew 24:36-44 - More on His coming, but from a different approach.
• Matthew 24:36 - No one knows the day but God's
• Matthew 24:37-39 - The coming will be like the days of Noah
• Matthew 24:40-44 - Jesus cautions his disciples to be ready
• Matthew 24:45-51 - The parable of the two servants
• Matthew 24:45-47 - The Faithful Servant
• Matthew 24:48-51 - The Evil Servant

Application – Live like He is coming back. Evangelize like there is no tomorrow.

Prayer – Dear God. You are coming back soon. Help me to have a broken heartedness for those around me because I know you are coming soon. I know you will come and judge everyone. Help me to prepare those around me to be ready. Amen.

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Summarize and apply – Jesus warns his disciples about the end.

Matthew 23

 Scripture – Matthew 23

Observation – 

• Matthew 23:1-12 - Jesus rebukes the scribes and the Pharisees.
• Matthew 23:1-4 - They lay oppressive burdens on others.
• Matthew 23:5-10 -They do their works to be seen, and they live for the praise of men.
• Matthew 23:11-12 - The way of Jesus: service and humility.
• Matthew 23:13-39 - The eight woes to the religious leaders.
• Matthew 23:13 - Woe to those who shut up the kingdom.
• Matthew 23:14 - Woe to those who steal from the vulnerable
• Matthew 23:15 - Woe to those who lead their converts on the wrong path.
• Matthew 23:16-22 - The religious leaders made false and deceptive oaths.
• Matthew 23:23-24 - The religious leaders are obsessed with useless things and ignore the important matters.
• Matthew 23:25-26 - The religious leaders are impure both inside and out.
• Matthew 23:27-28 - The religious leaders look good on the outside but bad on the inside
• Matthew 23:29-36 - The religious leaders honor dead prophets but murder the living prophets.
• Matthew 23:37-39 - Jesus laments for Jerusalem

Application – Don't be obsessed with useless things. Video Games, the current hobby.

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to not be obsessed with useless things. You are the only thing I need. I don't need to be obsessed with other things besides you and your word. Amen.

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Summarize and apply – Jesus rebukes the pharisees and laments for Jerusalem. 

Matthew 22

 Scripture – Matthew 22

Observation – 

• Matthew 22:1-14 - The Parable of the wedding feast
• Matthew 22:1-3 - The first invitation refused
• Matthew 22:4-7 - The second invitation is refused and the king reacts.
• Matthew 22:8-10 - The third invitation.
• Matthew 22:11-14 - The man without a wedding garment.
• Matthew 22:15-22 - Question from the Pharisees.
• Matthew 22:15-17 - The Pharisees ask Jesus a question.
• Matthew 22:18-22 - Jesus answers: give to Caesar what is his, but give to God what belongs to God.
• Matthew 22:23-33 - Question from the Sadducees.'
• Matthew 22:23-28 - The Sadducees attempt to ridicule the idea of the resurrection.
• Matthew 22:29 - Jesus says: You don't know scripture or the power of God.
• Matthew 22:30-33 - Jesus answers: Resurrection life is different.
• Matthew 22:34-40 - Question from the scribe 
• Matthew 22:34-36 - Which is the greatest commandment?
• Matthew 22:37-40 - Jesus answers, loving God and loving neighbor
• Matthew 22:41-46 - Jesus asks a question
• Matthew 22:41-42a - Jesus asks about the lineage of the Messiah.
• Matthew 22:42b - The Pharisees identify the lineage of the Messiah.
• Matthew 22:43-45 - Jesus is not only David’s Son; He is also David’s Lord.
• Matthew 22:46 - Jesus’ enemies in retreat.

Application – Don't love with words. Love with actions.

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to love others not with my words. Help me to love others with my actions. Help me to do things rather than say I love you with my words. Amen.

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Summarize and apply – Jesus answers questions and stumps his enemies.

Matthew 21

 Scripture – Matthew 21

Observation – 

• Matthew 21:1-11 - A triumphant entry
• Matthew 21:1-6 - Jesus instructs His disciples to prepare for His triumphal entry into Jerusalem
• Matthew 21:7-11 - Jesus receives and encourages adoration as the Messiah.
• Matthew 21:12-17 - Jesus cleanses the temple.
• Matthew 21:12-13 - Jesus stops the commercial desecration of the temple.
• Matthew 21:14 - Jesus heals the people in the temple
• Matthew 21:15-17 - The indignation of the Jewish leaders.
• Matthew 21:18-22 - The lesson of the fig tree.
• Matthew 21:18-19 - Jesus rebukes a fig tree
• Matthew 21:20-22 - How did Jesus do this?
• Matthew 21:23-46 - Jesus answers the Jewish leaders.
• Matthew 21:23-27 - Jesus is questioned by the religious leaders when He comes to the temple
• Matthew 21:28-32 - The parable of the two sons.
• Matthew 21:33-41 - The parable of the wicked servants.
• Matthew 21:42-46 - Jesus warns the religious leaders of the result of their rejection.

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Matthew 19-20

 Scripture – Matthew 19-20

Observation – 

• Matthew 19:1-15 - Jesus teaches on marriage, divorce, and sexual purity
• Matthew 19:1-2 - Jesus heads towards Judea and Jerusalem.
• Matthew 19:3 - The Pharisees attempt to test Jesus.
• Matthew 19:4-6 - Jesus’ first answer to the Pharisees: get back to marriage.
• Matthew 19:7-9 - The Moses controversy: Jesus’ second answer.
• Matthew 19:10-12 - The disciples ask about marriage and sexual purity
• Matthew 19:13-15 - Jesus blessed the little children
• Matthew 19:16-30 - Jesus teaches on riches and following Him.
• Matthew 19:16-17 - A man asks Jesus about gaining eternal life.
• Matthew 19:18-20 - Jesus tests him by the law that deals with man's relationship to men
• Matthew 19:21-22 - Jesus tests him by the law that deals with man's relationship to God
• Mathew 19:23-26 - Riches as an obstacle to the kingdom
• Matthew 19:27-30 - Peter’s blunt question: What do we get for following You?
• Matthew 20:1-16 - The parable of the workers in the vineyard.
• Matthew 20:1-2 - A landowner’s workers early in the morning.
• Matthew 20:3-7 - Through the day, the landowner continues to hire workers.
• Matthew 20:8-10 - The landowner pays his workers.
• Matthew 20:11-15 - The complaint of the early workers.
• Matthew 20:16 - The parable applied: the principle of God’s reward.
• Matthew 20:17-28 - Jesus teaches about status in the kingdom.
• Matthew 20:17-19 - Jesus again reveals his fate at Jerusalem
• Matthew 20:20-21 - The mother of James and John asks for a place of special status for her sons.
• Matthew 20:22-23 - When you ask for a place of special status, do you know what you ask for?
• Matthew 20:24-28 - The disciples’ reaction; Jesus shows greatness
• Matthew 20:29-34 - Jesus heals two blind men
• Matthew 20:29-31 - Two blind men gain the attention of Jesus.
• Matthew 20:32-34 - Jesus heals the two blind men

Application – Do things without an expectance of a reward because God will reward you in heaven.

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to do things not for a physical reward here on this earth, but because I want to please you and because you will reward me in heaven. Amen.

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Summarize and apply – Jesus heals and teaches.

Matthew 18

 Scripture – 

Observation – 

• Matthew 18:1-14 - The heart of a child and care for God’s little ones.
• Matthew 18:1 - The Disciples ask a question
• Matthew 18:2-4 - Jesus sets a child as an example of humility.
• Matthew 18:5-6 - Woe to the one who causes one of these to stumble!
• Matthew 18:7 - Offenses are inevitable, but we are to have no part in offending.
• Matthew 18:8-9 - Sacrifice the things that are causing you to sin
• Matthew 18:10 - Another reference to our responsibility to guard God’s little ones.
• Matthew 18:11-14 - Disciples must share Jesus’ heart and care for individuals.
• Matthew 18:15-20 - Dealing with sin in the Kingdom
• Matthew 18:15 - If you are sinned against, go and confront the guilty party directly.
• Matthew 18:16-18 - Remove those who are unwillingly unrepentant in the church.
• Matthew 18:19-20 - The fellowship that is denied the unrepentant
• Matthew 18:21-35 - The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant'
• Matthew 18:21-22 - Peter’s question about forgiveness and Jesus’ answer.
• Matthew 18:23-24 - The debt of the first servant
• Matthew 18:25-27 - The master forgives the debt
• Matthew 18:28-30 - The forgiven servant refuses to forgive.
• Matthew 18:31-34 - The judgment of the unforgiving servant.
• Matthew 18:35- Genuine forgiveness is required of all who have been forgiven.

Application – Stop watching youtube shorts. Take away what makes you sin

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to take away what makes me sin. Help me to take away what clouds my judgement and what I say. Amen.

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Summarize and apply – Jesus teaches his Disciples

Matthew 16-17

 Scripture – Matthew 16-17

Observation – 

• Matthew 16:1-12 - Warnings against the Sanhedrin
• Matthew 16:1-4 - The Sadducees and the Pharisees seek a sign from Jesus.
• Matthew 16:5-12 - Jesus cautions the disciples against false teaching.
• Matthew 16:13-23 - Peter declares Jesus as Messiah
• Matthew 16:13 - Jesus asks the disciples to tell Him who others say He is.
• Matthew 16:14-16 - A pointed question and a pointed answer.
• Matthew 16:17-20 - Jesus compliments Peter for His bold and correct declaration.
• Matthew 16:21 - Jesus begins to reveal the full extent of His mission.
• Matthew 16:22-23 - Peter’s unwitting opposition of Jesus.
• Matthew 16:24-28 - Jesus' call to His disciples
• Matthew 16:24 - Jesus expects that His followers would follow Him by dying to self.
• Matthew 16:25-27 - The paradox of the cross: finding life by losing it.
• Matthew 16:28 - A promise to see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.
• Matthew 17:1-13 - Jesus is transfigured
• Matthew 17:1-2 - The transformation of Jesus before His disciples.
• Matthew 17:3 - Moses and Elijah appear with Jesus.
• Matthew 17:4-5 - Peter equates Jesus with Moses and Elijah and is rebuked
• Matthew 17:6-8 - The disciples react with a holy fear
• Matthew 17:9-13 - The problem of Elijah coming first.
• Matthew 17:14-21 - Jesus casts out a difficult demon from a boy
• Matthew 17:14-16 - A demon too tough for the disciples to handle.
• Matthew 17:17-21 - Jesus easily casts the demon out.
• Matthew 17:22-27 - Look forward to the death and resurrection of Jesus.
• Matthew 17:22-23 - Jesus reminds His disciples about His future sufferings.
• Matthew 17:24-26 - Time to pay the temple tax.
• Matthew 17:27 - Jesus pays the tax anyway by miraculous provision.

Application – I must die to myself and take up my cross.

Prayer – Dear Heavenly Father. Help me to die to myself. Help me to die to my flesh and my sinful desires and wholly want to seek you and your kingdom. Amen.

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Summarize and apply – Jesus reveals things to His disciples.

Matthew 14-15

 Scripture – Matthew 14-15

Observation – 

• Matthew 14:1-13 - Herod and John the Baptist
• Matthew 14:1-2 - Herod fears that Jesus is John the Baptist risen from the dead
• Matthew 14:3-12 - Herod's treatment of John the Baptist
• Matthew 14:13 - Jesus departs
• Matthew 14:14-21- Jesus feeds the five thousand
• Matthew 14:14-16 - Jesus' compassion for the multitudes
• Matthew 14:17-19 - Jesus distributes bread to the multitudes
• Matthew 14:20-21 - Jesus feeds the multitudes
• Matthew 14:22-36 - Jesus walks on water and comforts the disciples
• Matthew 14:22-24 - A storm arises in the Sea of Galilee
• Matthew 14:25-27 - Jesus comes to help and comfort the disciples
• Matthew 14:28-33 - Peter's bold move and lack of faith
• Matthew 14:34-36 - Multitudes are healed as they touch Jesus
• Matthew 15:1-20 - Jesus rejects outward religion
• Matthew 15:1-2 - Leaders from Jerusalem question Jesus
• Matthew 15:3 - Jesus answers with a question
• Matthew 15:4-6 - An example of how their traditions dishonored God
• Matthew 15:7-9 - Jesus condemns their tradition as hypocrisy
• Matthew 15:10-11 - Jesus speaks to the multitudes about outward religion
• Matthew 15:12-14 - Jesus warns his disciples that only what is of God will last
• Matthew 15:15-20 - The condition of the heart is what defiles the person
• Matthew 15:21-28 - Jesus answers a Gentile's request
• Matthew 15:21-22 - Jesus is met with a request from a Gentile woman
• Matthew 15:23-24 - Jesus’ cold response to the request of the Gentile woman.
• Matthew 15:25-27 - The woman's persistent appeal
• Matthew 15:28 - Jesus rewards the faith of this woman
• Matthew 15:29-39 - The feeding of the 4000
• Matthew 15:29-31 - Jesus ministers healing to the multitude
• Matthew 15:32-39 - The feeding of the 4000

Application –The condition of the heart is what defiles the person

Prayer – Dear God. Give me a new heart. One that is clean and pure and one that wants to honor you. I know that the condition of the heart is what defiles me. So give me a new heart that does not defile me because I want to please you. Amen.

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Examples to follow – Have persistent faith like the Gentile woman

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Summarize and apply – Jesus heals, feeds, and ministers to the multitudes.

Matthew 13

Scripture – Matthew 13

Observation – 

• Matthew 13:1-23 - Parable of the Soils
• Matthew 13:1-3a - Jesus teaches with parables
• Matthew 13:3b-9 - A simple story about a farmer and sowing seeds.
• Matthew 13:10-17 - He used parables to hide the truth from those who don't listen to the HS
• Matthew 13:18-23 - The parable of the Sower explained: each soil represents one of four responses
• Matthew 13:24-43 - Parables of corruption among the kingdom
• Matthew 13:24-30 - The parable of the wheat and the tares.
• Matthew 13:31-32 - The parable of the mustard seed.
• Matthew 13:33 - The parable of the leaven in the dough.
• Matthew 13:34-35 - Jesus’ teaching in parables as a fulfillment of prophecy.
• Matthew 13:36-43 - Jesus explains the parable of the wheat and tares
• Matthew 13:44-52 - More parables about the kingdom
• Matthew 13:44 - The parable of the hidden treasure
• Matthew 13:45-46 - The parable of the costly pearl
• Matthew 13:47-50 - The parable of the net
• Matthew 13:51-52 - The disciples claim to know what the parables mean
• Matthew 13:53-59 - Jesus is rejected again
• Matthew 13:53-56 - The people of Nazareth are surprised that one of their own could do such powerful things
• Matthew 13:57-58 - A prophet without honor

Application – Prioritize your relationship with God above worldly distractions, so it doesn’t get choked out.

Prayer – Dear God. My relationship with you is more important then the things of this world. Help me to prioritize my relationship with you over the distractions of this world. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Don't get chocked out by the things of this world.

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Summarize and apply – Jesus gives more parables and explains them.

 

Matthew 12

Scripture – Matthew 12

Observation – 

• Matthew 12:1-21 - Sabbath controversies
• Matthew 12:1-2 - The pharisees condemn the disciples for harvesting grain on the harvest
• Matthew 12:3-8 - Jesus defends his disciples
• Matthew 12:9-14 - A controversy regarding healing on the sabbath
• Matthew 12:15-21 - The people still follow Jesus even though he was rejected by the Pharisees
• Matthew 12:22-37 - Continued rejection of the religious leaders
• Matthew 12:22-24 - Jesus saves a man from a demon
• Matthew 12:25-29 - Jesus answers an accusation that He works by Satan's power
• Matthew 12:30-32 - Jesus attacks the people who accused Him
• Matthew 12:33-37 - The words of the religious leaders betray the evil of their hearts.
• Matthew 12:38-50 - The pharisees request a miracle from Jesus
• Matthew 12:38-40 - Jesus responds to the request from the pharisees
• Matthew 12:41-42 - Jesus announces the condemnation of the pharisees
• Matthew 12:43-45 - The dangerous consequences of their rejection of Jesus.
• Matthew 12:46-50 - Jesus identifies His true family.

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Matthew 10-11

Scripture – Matthew 10-11

Observation – 

• Matthew 10:1-15 - Twelve disciples chosen and commissioned
• Matthew 10:1-4 - The twelve disciples are listed.
• Matthew 10:5-6 - Where they are to go: to the Jewish only
• Matthew 10:7-8a - What they are to do: go out preaching and healing
• Matthew 10:8b-15- How they were to provide for themselves
• Matthew 10:16-42 - Jesus prepares the disciples for persecution.
• Matthew 10:16-18 - Persecution will come
• Matthew 10:19-20 - God will defend and speak for the disciples who are persecuted before rulers
• Matthew 10:21-23 - The extent of persecution: even among families.
• Matthew 10:24-25 - Why Jesus' disciples must expect persecution
• Matthew 10:26-31 - They should not fear but be bold
• Matthew 10:32-39 - The attitude Jesus’ disciples must be equipped with.
• Matthew 10:40-42 - The reward to those who receive the disciples of Jesus
• Matthew 11:1-19 - Jesus and John the Baptist
• Matthew 11:1-3 - John the Baptist's disciples ask Jesus if He is the Messiah
• Matthew 11:4-6 - Jesus' response: Tell John that the prophecy is being revealed
• Matthew 11:7-15 - Jesus speaks about John
• Matthew 11:16-19 - Jesus rebukes those who refuse to be pleased by John or Jesus
• Matthew 11:20-30 - The condemned and accepted
• Matthew 11:20-24 - Jesus rebukes the cities that did not repent
• Matthew 11:25-27 - Jesus praises those who do receive His message.
• Matthew 11:28-30 - Jesus' invitation

Application – Do things not because of the reward, but because Jesus said so. Be bold during persecution.

Prayer – Dear God. I see when I don't want to do things because I don't feel like it. Help me to do these things because they are good for me and because I want to please you. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Not doing what Jesus says

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Summarize and apply – Jesus commissions the disciples and talks with John the Baptist.

 

Matthew 8-9

 Scripture – Matthew 8-9

Observation – 

• Matthew 8:1-4 - Jesus heals the leper
• Matthew 8:1-2 - The leper makes a request
• Matthew 8:3 - Jesus touches the leper and heals him
• Matthew 8:4 - Jesus commands the man to tell the priests only
• Matthew 8:5-13 - Jesus heals the centurion's servant
• Matthew 8:5-6 - Jesus is approached by a centurion
• Matthew 8:7-9 - The centurion’s understanding of Jesus’ spiritual authority.
• Matthew 8:10-13 - Jesus praises the centurion's faith and heals his servant
• Matthew 8:14-17 - More suffering people are healed
• Matthew 8:14-15 - Jesus heals Peter's mother in law
• Matthew 8:16-17 - Jesus, delivers many from sickness and demonic possession.
• Matthew 8:18-22 - Jesus teaches about discipleship
• Matthew 8:18-20 - Jesus speaks to a follower about the cost in following Him.
• Matthew 8:21-22 - Jesus speaks to another follower about the importance of following Him.
• Matthew 8:23-27 - Jesus shows his power over the wind and the waves
• Matthew 8:23-25 - A storm arrives on the sea of Galilee
• Matthew 8:26-27 - Jesus displays authority over creation
• Matthew 8:28-34 - Jesus' power over demonic spirits
• Matthew 8:28-29 - Jesus meets two demon-possessed men 
• Matthew 8:30-32 - Jesus casts the demons into a herd of swine.
• Matthew 8:33-34 - The people asks Jesus to leave
• Matthew 9:1-8 - A paralyzed man is healed and forgiven.
• Matthew 9:1-2 - A paralytic is brought to Jesus
• Matthew 9:3 - The reaction of the religious leaders
• Matthew 9:4-5 - Jesus reads the evil hearts of the scribes and asks a question.
• Matthew 9:6-8 - Jesus asserts His authority over both sin and disease.
• Matthew 9:9-13 - The call of Matthew
• Matthew 9:9 - Matthew obeys Jesus’ call to come follow Him.
• Matthew 9:10-13 - Jesus eats with tax collectors and sinners
• Matthew 9:14-17 - The difference between the new and old covenants
• Matthew 9:14 - The disciples of John ask Jesus why they don't fast as they do.
• Matthew 9:15-17 - Things are different because the Messiah is here
• Matthew 9:18-26 - Two people are healed
• Matthew 9:18-19 - A ruler in the area asks Jesus to heal his daughter
• Matthew 9:20-22 - A woman is healed by Jesus by touching Him
• Matthew 9:23-26 - Jesus raises the girl from the dead despite being mocked
• Matthew 9:27-38 - 3 more accounts of healing
• Matthew 9:27-31 - Jesus heals two blind men
• Matthew 9:32-34 - A mute man is healed
• Matthew 9:35-38 - Jesus’ compassion on the multitudes.

Application – Jesus has power over: the wind and waves, demons, sickness, death, blindness, broken souls, aches and pains.

Prayer – Dear God. You have power over everything. You have power over the whole world and everything in it. Therefore, I don't need to be afraid of the things around me. Because I know you are watching me and I know you are there to help me. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Failing to see that God is with you.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Jesus heals and saves the lost.

Matthew 6-7

 Scripture – Matthew 6-7

Observation – 

• Matthew 6:1-18 - Doing good to please God
• Matthew 6:1 - Jesus' warning against doing good in front of others
• Matthew 6:2-4 - Examples of the wrong kind of giving and the right kind of giving.
• Matthew 6:5-6 - Examples of the wrong kind and the right kind of prayer.
• Matthew 6:7-8 - The right way to pray
• Matthew 6:9-13 - The model prayer
• Matthew 6:14-15 - Importance of forgiveness
• Matthew 6:16-18 - The right way to fast
• Matthew 6:19-24 - Warning against covetousness 
• Matthew 6:19-21 - The choice between two treasures
• Matthew 6:20-23 - The choice between two visions
• Matthew 6:24 - The choice between two visions
• Matthew 6:25-34 - Anxiety over material things
• Matthew 6:25 - The kingdom of God deserves our attention
• Matthew 6:26-30 - Example and arguments against worry
• Matthew 6:31-32 - You have a heavenly father who knows your need
• Matthew 6:33 - Put God's kingdom first, he will take care of you
• Matthew 6:34 - Conclusion
• Matthew 7:1-6 - Judgement and discernment
• Matthew 7:1-2 - You will be judged the way you judge others
• Matthew 7:3-5 - An illustration of Jesus’ principle regarding judging.
• Matthew 7:6 - Balancing love with discernment
• Matthew 7:7-11 - More instruction for prayer
• Matthew 7:7-8 - Seek, Ask, and Knock.
• Matthew 7:9-11 - Jesus illustrates the giving nature of God
• Matthew 7:12-29 - Conclusion of the sermon on the mount
• Matthew 7:12 - The Golden Rule
• Matthew 7:13-14 - Enter by the narrow gate 
• Matthew 7:15-20 - The danger of false prophets and trees with bad fruit
• Matthew 7:21-23 - The decision between two claims of Jesus’ Lordship, one false and one true.
• Matthew 7:24-27 - The decision between two builders and their destiny.
• Matthew 7:28-29 - The effects on the people who heard Jesus' words

Application – Choose Jesus over the things of this world. Be careful of false prophets. 

Prayer – Dear God. You are the one I'm hoping for. You are the only thing that I need. Help me to choose you over everything else in the world. Help me to also be wary of false prophets and what they say. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Listening to false prophets

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Jesus finishes his sermon on the mount.

Matthew 5

Scripture – Matthew 5

Observation – 

• Matthew 5:1-2 - Intro to the sermon on the mount
• Matthew 5:1 - Jesus prepares to teach his disciples
• Matthew 5:2 - Jesus begins to teach
• Matthew 5:3-12 - The Beatitudes
• Matthew 5:3 - Blessed are those who are poor in spirit
• Matthew 5:4 - Blessed are those who mourn
• Matthew 5:5 - Blessed are those who are gentle
• Matthew 5:6 - Blessed are those who hunger
• Matthew 5:7 - Blessed are those who are merciful
• Matthew 5:8 - Blessed are those who are pure in heart
• Matthew 5:9 - Blessed are those who are peacemakers.
• Matthew 5:10 - Blessed are those who are persecuted
• Matthew 5:11 - Blessed are those who are insulted because of Me
• Matthew 5:12 - Rejoice, the reward in heaven is great
• Matthew 5:13-16 - How Jesus wants His disciples to display their discipleship.
• Matthew 5:13 - The followers of Jesus should be like salt
• Matthew 5:14-16 - The followers of Jesus should be like light
• Matthew 5:17-20 - The law and true righteousness
• Matthew 5:17-18 - Jesus' relation to the law
• Matthew 5:19-20 - The disciples' relation to the law
• Matthew 5:21-48 - Jesus interprets the law
• Matthew 5:21-22 - Jesus interprets the law of murder
• Matthew 5:23-26 - Jesus explains problems on personal relationships
• Matthew 5:27-28 - Jesus interprets the law of adultery
• Matthew 5:29-30 - Our attitude in the war against sin.
• Matthew 5:31-32 - Jesus interprets the law of divorce
• Matthew 5:33-37 - Jesus interprets the law concerning oaths
• Matthew 5:38-42 - Jesus interprets the law of retribution.
• Matthew 5:43-47 - Jesus interprets the law of loving your neighbor.
• Matthew 5:48 - You will be perfect if you keep all these laws.

Application – Blessed are those who are persecuted and insulted because of me. Blessed are those who are peacemakers. Jesus is the only way we can be saved.

Prayer – Dear God. Help me to be a peacemaker in the home. Help me to not be a trouble maker and make trouble in the home. Help me to make peace between siblings. Help me to take responsibility for my actions. AMen.

Sins to avoid – All those mentioned and more.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Jesus teaches and interprets the law.

 

Matthew 3-4

 Scripture – Matthew 3-4

Observation – 

• Matthew 3:1-12 - The ministry of John the Baptist
• Matthew 3:1-2 - His message: REPENT
• Matthew 3:3-4 - His mind and model
• Matthew 3:5-6 - The megahit of his ministry
• Matthew 3:7-12 - His meeting with the Pharisees and Sadducees
• Matthew 3:13-17 - John's ministry in Baptizing Jesus
• Matthew 3:13-14 - Jesus comes to get baptized
• Matthew 3:15 - Jesus allows himself to be baptized
• Matthew 3:16-17 - The heavens open up and declare Jesus the son of God
• Matthew 4:1-11 - Jesus is tempted in the wilderness
• Matthew 4:1-2 - Jesus is led into the wilderness
• Matthew 4:3-4 - The first temptation: Lust of the flesh
• Matthew 4:5-7 - The second temptation: Pride of life
• Matthew 4:8-10 - The third temptation: Lust of the eyes
• Matthew 4:11 - The devil leaves and angels come to Jesus
• Matthew 4:12-25 - The first ministry of Jesus
• Matthew 4:12-16 - Jesus brings the message to Galilee
• Matthew 4:17 - A description of His message
• Matthew 4:18-22 - Four men are called as disciples
• Matthew 4:23-25 - A description of  Jesus' ministry in Galilee

Application – We need to use God's truth to counter the devil's lies.

Prayer – Dear God. You have given the truth so we can have firm foundations to stand upon. Help me to use these foundations to steady myself as the devil attacks and lies to me. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Giving in to the flesh

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – Use the word like Jesus did.

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Jesus is tempted and starts His ministry.