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The gospel of Matthew is viewed by many Bible scholars as being the best teaching gospel. In this gospel Matthew's attempts to convince fellow Jews that Jesus was the Messiah—the fulfillment of the Old Testament Passover Feast and the Feast of Firstfruits.
Throughout this series on the book of Matthew we will examine the life of Christ from cradle to grave. The following are some of the key points we will address:
In this lesson we will discover:
NOTE: For additional information on Christ's birth go to Birth of Christ.
Matthew Lesson 1
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In this lesson we will examine the following:
Matthew Lesson 2
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"Do not think that I came to destroy the
Law or the Prophets. I did not come to
destroy but to fulfill"
Matthew 5:17
Of the many prophecies Jesus fulfilled three stand out as being vital for God's redemption plan to become a reality. If any of these three prophecies were not fulfilled everyone would still be abiding in their sins. In this lesson we will examine the significance of these three prophecies.
In this lesson we will also learn what Christians must do in order to avoid being sucked into today's lukewarm Church age.
Matthew Lesson 3
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In this lesson we will examine the following:
Matthew Lesson 4
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In this lesson we will focus on:
Matthew Lesson 5
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This lesson is about leprosy. It is interesting that leprosy is mentioned in Scripture more than any other disease—over seventy times. There is an obvious reason for this. Leprosy is symbolic of a dreadful disease that contaminated every person who departed from their mother's womb. That disease is our vile flesh!
King David referred to this condition when he wrote—"I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin my mother conceived me." Paul was referring to this condition when he wrote—"I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells.
Once we have a grasp of what Jesus is teaching in this lesson we will have an understanding of why we display such fleshly sins as fear, worry, and anger. We will also see how we can find freedom from such bondage.
Matthew Lesson 6
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In this lesson we will examine the following aspects of the Christian life:
Matthew Lesson 7
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"Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins,
or else the wineskins break, the wine is spilled,
and the wineskins are ruined.
But they put new wine into new wineskins,
and both are preserved"
Matthew 9:17
Over 50 years ago, William Barclay, the Christian author, wrote, "The most inflexible organization in the world is the church." I wonder what his view would be of today's churches?
When the Lord spoke of today's Church age, He didn't refer to it in a complementary way, but said this Church age would be lukewarm, and make Him sick to His stomach (Revelation 3:16).
If we are going to avoid getting sucked into this lukewarm rut it is going to call for flexibility on our part.
Matthew Lesson 8
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"I am searching for that which every man
seeks—peace and rest"
Dante
Throughout history man has gone to great lengths to experience inner peace, but with few exceptions, man has looked to the wrong source to achieve that desire.
Inner peace is not achieved by doing, but is a result of being—being in the right spiritual condition. If you have a desire to experience peace in the midst of tribulation, then you will benefit from this lesson.
Matthew Lesson 9
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"By their fruits you will
know them"
Matthew 7:20
In Christ's day it was customary for rabbis to use parables to teach a spiritual truth. In this lesson we find Jesus using a parable of a farmer sowing seed to teach a spiritual lesson about Christians displaying spiritual fruit.
If today's Christian community is to be fruitful there are three things that must be experienced. This lesson addresses those three requirements.
Matthew Lesson 10
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This lesson is about the parable of the pearl. Jesus taught this lesson in order to demonstrate the value He places in Christians. In this lesson we will examine:
Matthew Lesson 11
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This lesson is about the feeding of the 5,000. In this lesson we will examine the following two spiritual applications that can be learned from the miracle:
In this lesson we will also see where the hidden manna is stored (Revelation 2:17).
Matthew Lesson 12
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In this lesson we find Jesus drawing apart from the crowds in order to take the spiritual temperature of the disciples. If the Christian movement was to move forward in a positive direction, Jesus needed to know what He meant to them. He asked them the question, "Who do you say I am?"
Throughout the world the name Jesus has a different meaning to people. Some view Him as being a good religious man. Many are more familiar with the name Buddha, or Mohammed, than they are with the name Jesus. Christians view Him as being the Lamb of God who dealt with sin. A minority of Christians view Him as being not only their Savior, but also as their Lord.
If Jesus asked you, "Who do you say I am," what would be your reply? In this lesson we will discover what Jesus should mean to us.
Matthew Lesson 13
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In this lesson we find Jesus, along with three of His disciples, attending a summit meeting, where they are joined by two Old Testament deceased saints—Moses and Elijah.
In this lesson we will examine the following details of that meeting:
Matthew Lesson 14
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"Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory,
for the marriage of the Lamb has come,
and His wife has made herself ready...
Blessed are those who are called to the
marriage supper of the Lamb"
Revelation 19:7, 9
Whenever Christ teaches a parable there is always a spiritual application hidden in the teaching. In this parable of a Jewish royal wedding we will examine following spiritual truths:
Matthew Lesson 15
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This lesson is about the most famous dinner in the history of the world—the Last Supper. Jesus used the occasion to teach the disciples the following:
Matthew Lesson 16
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In this lesson we will examine the following events that took place after the Last Supper:
NOTE: Click on Kinsman-Redeemer for additional information.
Matthew Lesson 17
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During my lifetime there have been many events that have captured the attention of large crowds. For example:
Two thousand years ago the most important event in the history of the world took place, yet the event didn't attract Super Bowl crowds.
In this lesson we will examine the following events that took place at Calvary;
Matthew Lesson 18
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"Christ is risen from the dead, and has become
the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
For since by man came death, by Man also
came the resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam
all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.
But each one in his own order:
Christ the firstfruits, afterward those who are
Christ's at His coming"
1 Corinthians 15:20-23
In this final lesson we will examine the following key points:
Matthew Lesson 19
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