The Gospel of Matthew highlights Jesus' fulfillment of Jewish law and prophecy. It contains many references to the Old Testament. Matthew characterizes Jesus as the new Moses who delivers his followers from bondage to sin. The book emphasizes that Jesus establishes the Kingdom of Heaven and that his followers must hold righteousness to a higher standard than the Pharisees. It also contains the Sermon on the Mount and many unique additions to Jesus' teachings found in other Gospels.
This document outlines the importance of Christ's resurrection from a Christian perspective. It discusses how Christ's resurrection was predicted, how his tomb was found empty, how he appeared and interacted with his followers after his death, and how the resurrection transformed some of Jesus' earliest doubters into believers. It argues that the resurrection validates Christianity and the Bible, and is the foundation for the existence of the Christian church today. The resurrection proves Jesus' identity as the son of God and gives believers hope of eternal life.
New Testament Survey - no.9: Luke - His Gospel AccountClive Ashby
As part of the Course on the New Testament, Session 9 provides an overview of the writing of Luke - His Gospel on the life of Christ. (This is part of the New Testament Survey Course taught at Harare Theological College - 2016)
The document discusses the doctrine of salvation, including what salvation is and is not. It states that salvation is solely found in Jesus Christ and his work, not any human actions. It then outlines the process of salvation, including election by God, effectual calling, regeneration, conversion through repentance and faith, justification, and eventual glorification. It addresses common objections to the doctrines of election and reprobation. The key aspects of regeneration, conversion, and justification are also explained in detail.
Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
Christian discipleship involves a lifelong transformation process of following Jesus' teachings. It requires accepting Jesus as master, attaching oneself to him, committing to him, and maintaining a lifelong relationship with him. True discipleship means internalizing Jesus' teachings so that pleasing God influences all areas of one's life. The goal is to move from an ideal self to becoming one's actual self in Christ. Discipleship is a personal relationship with Christ, not just mental knowledge, and involves hearing from Jesus, obeying him, enjoying time with him, and coming to know him more deeply.
A lecture on the style and message of the Gospel of John. In this lecture we compare John's style to those of the synoptic to get an Eagle's eye portrayal of Jesus life and message.
The document provides information about the four gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It summarizes the background of each gospel's author and their key emphases. Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecies and as the prophesied Messiah. Mark emphasizes Jesus as a tireless servant and redeemer. Luke emphasizes Jesus' compassion and his uplifting of the oppressed. John emphasizes Jesus as the Son of God and his unique relationship with God the Father.
1 general introduction to the new testamentPeter Miles
The document discusses the language and genres of literature found in the New Testament. It was written primarily in Koine Greek between 50-120 CE. There are four main genres: Gospels which tell the story of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection with an emphasis on his passion; Acts which continues the story of early Christianity; Letters/Epistles attributed to Paul and other early church leaders; and Revelation which is an apocalyptic text featuring visions of heaven and earth. While each genre focuses on different aspects, they are all theological in nature and aim to convey the religious significance of Jesus.
This document outlines the importance of Christ's resurrection from a Christian perspective. It discusses how Christ's resurrection was predicted, how his tomb was found empty, how he appeared and interacted with his followers after his death, and how the resurrection transformed some of Jesus' earliest doubters into believers. It argues that the resurrection validates Christianity and the Bible, and is the foundation for the existence of the Christian church today. The resurrection proves Jesus' identity as the son of God and gives believers hope of eternal life.
New Testament Survey - no.9: Luke - His Gospel AccountClive Ashby
As part of the Course on the New Testament, Session 9 provides an overview of the writing of Luke - His Gospel on the life of Christ. (This is part of the New Testament Survey Course taught at Harare Theological College - 2016)
The document discusses the doctrine of salvation, including what salvation is and is not. It states that salvation is solely found in Jesus Christ and his work, not any human actions. It then outlines the process of salvation, including election by God, effectual calling, regeneration, conversion through repentance and faith, justification, and eventual glorification. It addresses common objections to the doctrines of election and reprobation. The key aspects of regeneration, conversion, and justification are also explained in detail.
Written as a systematic history of Jesus birth death and resurrection. Luke's Gospel was written so that any reader can be certain of the facts of Jesus life. Luke shows the activity of the Holy Spirit preparing the way for the gospel.
Christian discipleship involves a lifelong transformation process of following Jesus' teachings. It requires accepting Jesus as master, attaching oneself to him, committing to him, and maintaining a lifelong relationship with him. True discipleship means internalizing Jesus' teachings so that pleasing God influences all areas of one's life. The goal is to move from an ideal self to becoming one's actual self in Christ. Discipleship is a personal relationship with Christ, not just mental knowledge, and involves hearing from Jesus, obeying him, enjoying time with him, and coming to know him more deeply.
A lecture on the style and message of the Gospel of John. In this lecture we compare John's style to those of the synoptic to get an Eagle's eye portrayal of Jesus life and message.
The document provides information about the four gospels of the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. It summarizes the background of each gospel's author and their key emphases. Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecies and as the prophesied Messiah. Mark emphasizes Jesus as a tireless servant and redeemer. Luke emphasizes Jesus' compassion and his uplifting of the oppressed. John emphasizes Jesus as the Son of God and his unique relationship with God the Father.
1 general introduction to the new testamentPeter Miles
The document discusses the language and genres of literature found in the New Testament. It was written primarily in Koine Greek between 50-120 CE. There are four main genres: Gospels which tell the story of Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection with an emphasis on his passion; Acts which continues the story of early Christianity; Letters/Epistles attributed to Paul and other early church leaders; and Revelation which is an apocalyptic text featuring visions of heaven and earth. While each genre focuses on different aspects, they are all theological in nature and aim to convey the religious significance of Jesus.
The document discusses the second coming of Christ based on biblical teachings. It covers what the second coming is, the signs that will precede it, and how believers should respond. The key points are:
- The second coming will be personal and visible, in which Christ returns to establish his kingdom and judge unbelievers.
- Signs preceding it will include religious delusion, wars, natural disasters, and the re-establishment of Israel as a nation.
- Believers should watch and pray, evangelize others, and live holy lives as they wait patiently for Christ's return. The rapture will come secretly to take believers before the tribulation.
God chooses Abraham through whom to send the Messiah. Abraham is a man of faith who God promises to make into a great nation and through whom all nations will be blessed. Key figures like Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Melchizedek prefigure aspects of Christ. The book of Genesis establishes major themes of the Bible - creation, the fall of man, God's plan for salvation, and his choosing of Israel as the people through whom the Messiah will come.
The document provides information about an upcoming Bible study series on the Book of Matthew. It includes an introduction to Matthew, facts about the book, a New Testament timeline, observations about Matthew and its author, an outline of the book, and several key verses. The study series will cover the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew.
The document provides information about the Bible, including its structure and contents. It discusses that the Bible is comprised of the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament contains 39 books divided between the Pentateuch, historical books, writings, and prophets. The New Testament contains 27 books divided between the gospels, acts, letters of Paul, pastoral letters, and Revelation. It also explains the purpose of reading the Bible is to learn about God, people, salvation history, and ourselves.
After The Apostles Early Church HistorySimon Fuller
The document discusses the diverse pressures faced by early Christian churches after the time of the Apostles, including various heretical teachings that arose such as Docetism, Adoptionism, Gnosticism, and Marcionism. It provides examples of non-canonical gospels and writings from the period. The early church fathers such as Clement, Ignatius, and Polycarp wrote letters addressing issues faced by churches and emphasizing apostolic teaching on topics like church leadership and the true nature of Christ.
The Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the savior of all people. It was written by Luke, a historian and companion of Paul, for Theophilus to provide an orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings. Key themes are salvation for all nations, the role of prayer, praise and the Holy Spirit. The gospel follows Jesus' journey from Galilee to Jerusalem and concludes with his resurrection.
The document discusses the Bible, describing it as consisting of many sacred books written by human authors who were divinely inspired by God through the Holy Spirit. It is made up of the Old Testament containing 46 books and the New Testament containing 27 books, covering the preparation of the Hebrew people for Jesus Christ and the establishment of the Church. The Bible is considered inerrant and infallible due to this divine inspiration during the writing process, though the human authors wrote in their own styles.
Presentation on the topic "Resurrection of Jesus" . Contains word study of the word "resurrection", harmonization of the Gospel accounts and historical evidence for the death, empty tomb and post-mortem appearances of Jesus.
- A devotion is a customary popular prayer, often linked to other holy actions, objects or places. Popular devotions during Advent and Christmas include the Advent wreath and nativity crib. Devotions during Lent include the Stations of the Cross. There are also devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout the liturgical year. Devotions to the Holy Eucharist include Eucharistic adoration and Benediction.
This document provides an overview of the origins and history of the Bible. It discusses that the original languages of the Bible were Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. It also notes some of the important English translations of the Bible over time. Additionally, it outlines some of the key differences between Protestant and Catholic Bibles, specifically regarding the number of books in the Old Testament. Finally, it briefly discusses the process of authoring and interpreting the Bible.
This document discusses several apocryphal texts including the Life of Adam and Eve, Assumption of Moses, Protevangelium of James, and Gospel of Thomas. It provides overview information and sample passages from each text. The Life of Adam and Eve and Assumption of Moses were written between 100 BC-100 AD and contain details not found in the biblical accounts. The Protevangelium of James from the 2nd century AD expands on Mary and Joseph's story. The Gospel of Thomas reflects Greek influence and may draw from the canonical gospels.
New Testament Survey no.5: Mark - His Gospel AccountClive Ashby
As part of the Course on the New Testament, Session 5 provides an overview of the writing of Mark - His Gospel on the life of Christ. (This is part of the New Testament Survey Course taught at Harare Theological College - 2016)
Luke's Gospel provides a historical narrative that presents Jesus Christ as the perfect divine man and son of man. It was written around 60-70 AD by Luke, a companion of Paul who was a physician from Greece. The Gospel was addressed to Greeks and emphasizes Jesus' words over his deeds. It portrays God's love and Jesus as the savior of all people. The Gospel details Jesus' life from his birth and advent to his ministry in Galilee and Perea and final crucifixion and resurrection.
Session 07 New Testament Overview - Gospel of LukeJohn Brooks
Session 07 New Testament Survey Class
Overview of the Gospel of Luke
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
The Eucharist is a sacrifice, a presence, and a food:
- As a sacrifice, the Eucharist makes present Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and achieves perfect thanksgiving and mercy through his offering.
- As a presence, in the Eucharist Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine through transubstantiation.
- As food, the Eucharist nourishes our souls and unites us to Christ and one another through Holy Communion.
The document provides an overview of Christian eschatology, or the "last things", according to notes from a book on the topic. It discusses key concepts like the Parousia (the second coming of Christ), the resurrection, judgment, and eternal life. The first section focuses on the Parousia, explaining that in the New Testament it refers to Christ's glorious return at the end of history. It also examines how the idea of God drawing near to humanity reaches its culmination in the Parousia, as well as biblical references to its imminence and signs that will precede it.
The document discusses key aspects of Jesus' resurrection according to Christian theology. It describes how the resurrection fulfilled Jesus' predictions, established his identity as the Son of God, and was the climax of God's self-revelation in scripture. It explains that through the resurrection, Jesus became the source of new life for believers and rose to a glorified existence rather than returning to earthly life. The resurrection involved all three persons of the Trinity and had both historical and transcendent aspects.
The document provides guidance on how to study the Bible through inductive Bible study. It emphasizes the importance of discovering truth for yourself through observation and interpretation, rather than simply being told information. The key steps of inductive Bible study outlined are observation, interpretation, and application. Observation involves closely reading the text and marking important details. Interpretation means understanding the intended meaning of the passage in its context. Application is determining how the meaning applies to one's own life. An example of working through observation of a Bible passage is included.
This document is a summary of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on the Beatitudes. It discusses the third Beatitude - "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth". It defines meekness not as weakness but as exercising strength with gentleness. Jesus showed meekness through his compassion for the helpless, his welcoming of sinners, and his forgiveness of enemies. True meekness seeks gentle restoration over harsh discipline and relates to others with patience. Those who are meek will inherit the earth, as Scripture counsels believers to be humble, sympathetic, and repay evil with blessing.
The document discusses the meaning of the word "anon" as it is used in the Bible. It provides several Bible verses from Matthew and Mark that use the word "anon" and defines it to mean "immediately" based on a parallel verse in Mark. It also discusses Jesus ordaining the twelve disciples and lists the names of the disciples from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Finally, it compares Jesus giving the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12 with the parallel account in Luke 6:17-22.
The document discusses the second coming of Christ based on biblical teachings. It covers what the second coming is, the signs that will precede it, and how believers should respond. The key points are:
- The second coming will be personal and visible, in which Christ returns to establish his kingdom and judge unbelievers.
- Signs preceding it will include religious delusion, wars, natural disasters, and the re-establishment of Israel as a nation.
- Believers should watch and pray, evangelize others, and live holy lives as they wait patiently for Christ's return. The rapture will come secretly to take believers before the tribulation.
God chooses Abraham through whom to send the Messiah. Abraham is a man of faith who God promises to make into a great nation and through whom all nations will be blessed. Key figures like Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Melchizedek prefigure aspects of Christ. The book of Genesis establishes major themes of the Bible - creation, the fall of man, God's plan for salvation, and his choosing of Israel as the people through whom the Messiah will come.
The document provides information about an upcoming Bible study series on the Book of Matthew. It includes an introduction to Matthew, facts about the book, a New Testament timeline, observations about Matthew and its author, an outline of the book, and several key verses. The study series will cover the life, ministry, death and resurrection of Jesus as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew.
The document provides information about the Bible, including its structure and contents. It discusses that the Bible is comprised of the Old and New Testaments. The Old Testament contains 39 books divided between the Pentateuch, historical books, writings, and prophets. The New Testament contains 27 books divided between the gospels, acts, letters of Paul, pastoral letters, and Revelation. It also explains the purpose of reading the Bible is to learn about God, people, salvation history, and ourselves.
After The Apostles Early Church HistorySimon Fuller
The document discusses the diverse pressures faced by early Christian churches after the time of the Apostles, including various heretical teachings that arose such as Docetism, Adoptionism, Gnosticism, and Marcionism. It provides examples of non-canonical gospels and writings from the period. The early church fathers such as Clement, Ignatius, and Polycarp wrote letters addressing issues faced by churches and emphasizing apostolic teaching on topics like church leadership and the true nature of Christ.
The Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the savior of all people. It was written by Luke, a historian and companion of Paul, for Theophilus to provide an orderly account of Jesus' life and teachings. Key themes are salvation for all nations, the role of prayer, praise and the Holy Spirit. The gospel follows Jesus' journey from Galilee to Jerusalem and concludes with his resurrection.
The document discusses the Bible, describing it as consisting of many sacred books written by human authors who were divinely inspired by God through the Holy Spirit. It is made up of the Old Testament containing 46 books and the New Testament containing 27 books, covering the preparation of the Hebrew people for Jesus Christ and the establishment of the Church. The Bible is considered inerrant and infallible due to this divine inspiration during the writing process, though the human authors wrote in their own styles.
Presentation on the topic "Resurrection of Jesus" . Contains word study of the word "resurrection", harmonization of the Gospel accounts and historical evidence for the death, empty tomb and post-mortem appearances of Jesus.
- A devotion is a customary popular prayer, often linked to other holy actions, objects or places. Popular devotions during Advent and Christmas include the Advent wreath and nativity crib. Devotions during Lent include the Stations of the Cross. There are also devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout the liturgical year. Devotions to the Holy Eucharist include Eucharistic adoration and Benediction.
This document provides an overview of the origins and history of the Bible. It discusses that the original languages of the Bible were Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. It also notes some of the important English translations of the Bible over time. Additionally, it outlines some of the key differences between Protestant and Catholic Bibles, specifically regarding the number of books in the Old Testament. Finally, it briefly discusses the process of authoring and interpreting the Bible.
This document discusses several apocryphal texts including the Life of Adam and Eve, Assumption of Moses, Protevangelium of James, and Gospel of Thomas. It provides overview information and sample passages from each text. The Life of Adam and Eve and Assumption of Moses were written between 100 BC-100 AD and contain details not found in the biblical accounts. The Protevangelium of James from the 2nd century AD expands on Mary and Joseph's story. The Gospel of Thomas reflects Greek influence and may draw from the canonical gospels.
New Testament Survey no.5: Mark - His Gospel AccountClive Ashby
As part of the Course on the New Testament, Session 5 provides an overview of the writing of Mark - His Gospel on the life of Christ. (This is part of the New Testament Survey Course taught at Harare Theological College - 2016)
Luke's Gospel provides a historical narrative that presents Jesus Christ as the perfect divine man and son of man. It was written around 60-70 AD by Luke, a companion of Paul who was a physician from Greece. The Gospel was addressed to Greeks and emphasizes Jesus' words over his deeds. It portrays God's love and Jesus as the savior of all people. The Gospel details Jesus' life from his birth and advent to his ministry in Galilee and Perea and final crucifixion and resurrection.
Session 07 New Testament Overview - Gospel of LukeJohn Brooks
Session 07 New Testament Survey Class
Overview of the Gospel of Luke
Based on material from:
Capitol Hill Baptist Church
525 A Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
The Eucharist is a sacrifice, a presence, and a food:
- As a sacrifice, the Eucharist makes present Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and achieves perfect thanksgiving and mercy through his offering.
- As a presence, in the Eucharist Jesus is truly present under the appearances of bread and wine through transubstantiation.
- As food, the Eucharist nourishes our souls and unites us to Christ and one another through Holy Communion.
The document provides an overview of Christian eschatology, or the "last things", according to notes from a book on the topic. It discusses key concepts like the Parousia (the second coming of Christ), the resurrection, judgment, and eternal life. The first section focuses on the Parousia, explaining that in the New Testament it refers to Christ's glorious return at the end of history. It also examines how the idea of God drawing near to humanity reaches its culmination in the Parousia, as well as biblical references to its imminence and signs that will precede it.
The document discusses key aspects of Jesus' resurrection according to Christian theology. It describes how the resurrection fulfilled Jesus' predictions, established his identity as the Son of God, and was the climax of God's self-revelation in scripture. It explains that through the resurrection, Jesus became the source of new life for believers and rose to a glorified existence rather than returning to earthly life. The resurrection involved all three persons of the Trinity and had both historical and transcendent aspects.
The document provides guidance on how to study the Bible through inductive Bible study. It emphasizes the importance of discovering truth for yourself through observation and interpretation, rather than simply being told information. The key steps of inductive Bible study outlined are observation, interpretation, and application. Observation involves closely reading the text and marking important details. Interpretation means understanding the intended meaning of the passage in its context. Application is determining how the meaning applies to one's own life. An example of working through observation of a Bible passage is included.
This document is a summary of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, specifically focusing on the Beatitudes. It discusses the third Beatitude - "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth". It defines meekness not as weakness but as exercising strength with gentleness. Jesus showed meekness through his compassion for the helpless, his welcoming of sinners, and his forgiveness of enemies. True meekness seeks gentle restoration over harsh discipline and relates to others with patience. Those who are meek will inherit the earth, as Scripture counsels believers to be humble, sympathetic, and repay evil with blessing.
The document discusses the meaning of the word "anon" as it is used in the Bible. It provides several Bible verses from Matthew and Mark that use the word "anon" and defines it to mean "immediately" based on a parallel verse in Mark. It also discusses Jesus ordaining the twelve disciples and lists the names of the disciples from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Finally, it compares Jesus giving the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1-12 with the parallel account in Luke 6:17-22.
Preached at the Merritt Island church of Christ
http://MIchurchOfChrist.org
Adapted by 1992 Florida College Lecture by David Thomley
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Lesson 2 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. Adapted from a lesson with the same title by Chip Bell at www.Bible.org. Presented September 16, 2012, at Palm Desert Church of Christ, by Dale Wells.
The passages discuss the coming of Jesus Christ. They describe how He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. Believers are called to watch and pray in preparation. Advent is a time to reflect on Christ's humble coming to redeem sinners and His future coming in glory.
The document discusses Jesus' teachings about living for God and his kingdom. It references passages that instruct Christians to spread the gospel message, love God and others, and live according to God's commands. The document also lists the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, which describe the blessings of being humble, honest, self-controlled, righteous, merciful, pure, peaceful, and willing to suffer for righteousness. The overarching message is that true happiness comes from living according to God's kingdom values.
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BIBLICAL SYNTHESIS
After reading the assigned Bible passages, synthesize these passages into a response to the following question: “What is the responsibility of Christians with regards to economic development, leadership within the community, and the mandates of the Gospel?”
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Biblical integration must be included in a thoughtful manner as articulated in the required
reading and presentations.
2. Citations from the required reading and presentation must be included in answering the
assigned questions.James 1:26-27New International Version
26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Proverbs 29:7New International Version
7 The righteous care about justice for the poor,
but the wicked have no such concern.
Malachi 3:6-12New International VersionBreaking Covenant by Withholding Tithes
6 “I the Lord do not change. So you, the descendants of Jacob, are not destroyed. 7 Ever since the time of your ancestors you have turned away from my decrees and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says the Lord Almighty.
“But you ask, ‘How are we to return?’
8 “Will a mere mortal rob God? Yet you rob me.
“But you ask, ‘How are we robbing you?’
“In tithes and offerings. 9 You are under a curse—your whole nation—because you are robbing me. 10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it. 11 I will prevent pests from devouring your crops, and the vines in your fields will not drop their fruit before it is ripe,” says the Lord Almighty. 12 “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for yours will be a delightful land,” says the Lord Almighty.
Matthew 6New International VersionGiving to the Needy
6 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.Prayer
5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Fa ...
The document summarizes Jesus' Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5, focusing on who will be blessed. It discusses how the promises to the meek who inherit the earth, those who hunger for righteousness and are filled, and the peacemakers who are God's children will be fulfilled in the future millennial kingdom after Jesus returns. It also explains that the blessings for those persecuted for righteousness refer to both the present Church age and the future judgment. The rewards promised will be received either at the judgment seat of Christ for believers or the white throne judgment for Old Testament saints and prophets. False prophets are also discussed as a major topic in the Bible.
The document discusses how God sent his Son, Jesus Christ, at the fulness of time according to prophecy, when all things written about him in the law, prophets and psalms had been fulfilled. It examines scriptures showing how Jesus came during the Roman empire as foretold, fulfilling the timing of God's plan. The Galatian churches faced false teachers who did not understand that the old Mosaic law covenant had been replaced by the new covenant through Christ.
1. God's story is about forming Christ in us and living through faith in Him.
2. We are called to shine God's light for others and be witnesses to Him around the world.
3. Suffering persecution for our faith purifies us and drives us closer to God, and though difficult, we find joy because of the eternal reward awaiting us in heaven.
This document is a sermon that analyzes and discusses the fourth beatitude from the Sermon on the Mount: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." The sermon examines what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness, how one develops this desire, and what those with this hunger should do until they are satisfied. It uses examples from scripture and discusses how righteousness is an "acquired taste" that begins by claiming Christ's righteousness through faith.
The document discusses biblical passages about eternal rewards for believers. It notes that believers will be rewarded according to their works and faithfulness to God. There will be different levels of reward in heaven based on how believers lived on earth, including crowns for overcoming trials and making disciples. The rewards will far outweigh any suffering endured for Christ and motivate Christians to serve wholeheartedly.
Vintage 2.13.22 road_ofblessingtrailoftearsVintage Church
This document contains summaries of passages from Matthew 5-6 and Luke 6 from a First Nations version of the Bible. The summaries highlight that Jesus teaches that God's blessings rest with the poor, mournful, meek, hungry for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, and those who are persecuted for righteousness. Commentators note that God prioritizes the marginalized and gives special consideration to the oppressed. Jesus reveals the heart of a God who loves without limit, even his enemies. The passages show that God calls people to live anticipating the kind of living we will do in the age to come.
Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount, teaching his disciples eight descriptions of blessed people and their corresponding blessings. The descriptions include the poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek, those who hunger for righteousness, the merciful, the pure in heart, peacemakers, and those persecuted for righteousness. Each group is promised rewards including the kingdom of heaven, comfort, inheriting the earth, being filled, obtaining mercy, seeing God, being called sons of God, and a great reward in heaven. The document provides commentary on each description and blessing.
1. The document discusses the sequence and progression of biblical prophecies, with each prophet receiving a message for a future time period.
2. When that future time arrives, God raises up another prophet to make the original message the "present truth" for that new generation.
3. Examples given include prophecies of Enoch fulfilled through Noah, and Jeremiah's 70 year prophecy fulfilled through Daniel.
How can a man “follow Christ”?
I. In Salvation
II. Through Situations
III. Above Stock (family)
IV. Above Silver (Riches)
V. Above Self
VI. Through Succession (Beyond the grave)
On December 14, 2012, twenty elementary school students and six teachers were killed at a school in Newtown, Connecticut. When parents received news of the tragic shooting, they became worried, scared and devastated. The document includes passages from the Bible to provide comfort and condolences for the losses.
The document provides an overview of several stories from the book of Exodus in the Bible. It describes how the Israelites witnessed God's salvation by parting the Red Sea to allow them to escape Pharaoh's army. It then discusses how the Israelites were baptized into Moses and compares this to Christian baptism today. Several times the Israelites grumbled against God and Moses for lack of food or water, showing their short memories, until God provided for their needs each time. God promises to make the Israelites his special people if they obey his covenant. The Israelites later rebel and worship a golden calf, almost causing God to destroy them, until Moses intercedes. God punishes the sinners and the Israelites then willingly contribute materials and
The document discusses Jesus' second coming as described in Malachi and Luke, with Malachi foretelling judgment for the wicked and salvation for those who fear God's name. Romans and Luke encourage believers to endure through the Scriptures and be strengthened by hope as they watch and pray for Christ's return. John the Baptist is mentioned as the messenger who prepared the way for Jesus, the greater one who is to come.
The Parable of the Sower and the Seed (Luke 8) is about radical transformation from dirt to new life that happens from God's Word and the dangers that come for those seeking spiritual growth!
Satan challenges God by saying that Job is only faithful because of the blessings God has given him. God allows Satan to take Job's possessions and children but not harm Job. Messengers tell Job that raiders have taken his livestock and servants, and a wind has killed his children. Job tears his clothes and worships God, saying "The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away" without blaming God.
The document discusses the importance of obedience to God and choosing life over death. It contains passages from Deuteronomy 30 instructing the Israelites that God's commandments are accessible and not too difficult to follow. It warns that disobedience and worshipping other gods will lead to destruction, while choosing life through obedience to God will result in blessings. The document emphasizes some ways people can become too distracted or short-sighted to obey God, and encourages focusing on living in a way one's mature children would advise.
This document discusses nobility and having a greater purpose in life. It references finding desires within oneself that cannot be satisfied by worldly experiences, suggesting this may indicate being made for another, non-worldly existence. The document also references Mt. Pleasant and repeatedly features the phrase "The Heart of Nobility".
This document contains excerpts from the Bible discussing living as a new creation in Christ and having a true identity in Him. It encourages overcoming fear and acting courageously like Esther, who risked her life to save her people. Three key messages are to not be afraid to stand alone for what is right, to rock the boat if needed, and to act on God's leading through worship, prayer, and studying the Bible. The overall message is about finding identity and purpose in Christ rather than living in fear.
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2. The Gospel of Mark
Messiah is consistently misunderstood
Messiah is a suffering servant.
Good News: Kingdom of God has come.
3. The Gospel of Matthew
What does Matthew contain that Mark doesn’t?
What wording is unique to Matthew’s style?
What does Matthew highlight or condemn?
9. Birth Narrative
Genealogy from Abraham & David
Divine Intervention
Joseph (Faithful to the Law, yet…)
Evil King
Fulfilled Prophecy, i.e. Bethlehem – Micah 5:2
Magi, Worship, Star, gifts
Death of the Innocents – Jer. 31:15
Sojourn to Egypt – Hosea 11:1
Baptism in Water
The Gospel of Matthew
10. Birth Narrative
Little mention of Mary (wife of Joseph)
No shepherds
No Inn
No Nazareth
No Elizabeth
The Gospel of Matthew
11. Genealogy
Abraham: Father of Faith
14
David: King of Israel
14
Exile to Babylon
14
Jesus
The Gospel of Matthew
12. Matthew Mosts
Most familiar
Beatitudes (chpt 5) also Luke chpt 6
Great Commission 28:18-19
Great Commandment 22:37-39
Most Universal – 28:19
Most Anti-Semetic – 27:24-26
Most OT References
Son of David (Mt – 10, Mk -3, Lk – 4)
14. Moses Motif
Evil King
Oppression
Special Birth
Killing of the Innocents
Sojourn in Egypt
Calling by God
Deliver people from Bondage
Passover Sacrifice
Promised Land
Mandate (Deut. 4:6) The Gospel of Matthew
15. Torah Structure of Matthew
5-7 – Sermon on the Mount
10 – Mission to Israel
13 – Parables
18 – Discourse on church polity
23-25 – Sermon of End Times
The Gospel of Matthew
16. Themes of Matthew
What does the Law mean?
Jesus fulfills the Law (5:17)
The centrality of the Law (5:18)
Re-interpretation of the Law
The Law becomes MORE demanding
Role of a prophet
The Gospel of Matthew
17. Moses Comparison
Evil Pharaoh Pharisees and Scribes
Oppression Rules and Rituals (15:9)
Passover Sacrifice “my blood of the covenant” 26:28
Liberation “you will find rest for you souls” 11:29
New Reality “All authority in heaven and on earth
has been given to me. 28:18
The Gospel of Matthew
18. Redaction Criticism
Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father
is merciful.
Matt. 5:48Be perfect, therefore, as your
heavenly Father is perfect.
The Gospel of Matthew
19. Antithesis
Murder 5:21-26 Forgiveness
Adultery 5:27-30 Respect
Divorce 5:31-32 Commitment
Oaths 5:33-37 Integrity
Retribution 5:38-42 Humility
Enemies 5:43-48 Love
The Gospel of Matthew
20. Contrasts the Spirit vs. Letter
Prayer 6:5
Rituals 6:8
Fasting 6:16
Giving 23:23-24
Piety 23:25-26
The Gospel of Matthew
22. Matthew 26:27-29
Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them,
saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of
the covenant, which is poured out for many for the
forgiveness of sins. I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of
the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew
with you in my Father’s kingdom.”
Mark 14:23-24
Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, and
they all drank from it. “This is my blood of the covenant,
which is poured out for many,” he said to them.
The Gospel of Matthew
23. Matthew 4:17
“From that time on Jesus began to preach, “repent, for the Kingdom
of heaven is near.”
Matthew 4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their
synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing
every disease and sickness among the people.
Mark 1:15
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near.
Repent and believe the good news!”
The Gospel of Matthew
24. Matthew 4:17
“From that time on Jesus began to preach, “repent, for the Kingdom
of heaven is near.”
Matthew 4:23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their
synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing
every disease and sickness among the people.
Mark 1:15
“The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God has come near.
Repent and believe the good news!”
The Gospel of Matthew
25. The Gospel of Matthew
Jewish heritage established
Authority in Contrast
“he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.” Mt 7:29
Validity of Judaism
“I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Mt 5:17
Condemns the current practice
“I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the
teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.” Mt 5:20
26. Beatitudes
Why did Matthew add what he added?
Why did he say what he said?
Why did he leave out what he did?
27. Passion Narrative
Why did he say what he said?
Why did he leave out what he did?
28. The Beatitudes
Luke 6
Matthew 5
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the 3
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the
kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who
now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed
who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
are you when people hate you, when they 6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for
exclude you and insult you and reject your righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed
name as evil, because of the Son of Man. are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see
23
“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because
God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
great is your reward in heaven. For that is how
will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are
their ancestors treated the prophets. 24 “But those who are persecuted because of
woe to you who are rich, for you have already righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of
received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult
well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of
you who laugh now, for you will mourn and evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and
weep. 26 Woe to you when everyone speaks be glad, because great is your reward in
heaven, for in the same way they persecuted
well of you, for that is how their ancestors
the prophets who were before you.
treated the false prophets.
29. Luke 6
Matthew 5
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the 3
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the
kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who hunger kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who
now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed
who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
are you when people hate you, when they 6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for
exclude you and insult you and reject your righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed
name as evil, because of the Son of Man. are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see
23
“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because
God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they
great is your reward in heaven. For that is how
will be called children of God. 10 Blessed are
their ancestors treated the prophets. 24 “But those who are persecuted because of
woe to you who are rich, for you have already righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of
received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people insult
well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of
you who laugh now, for you will mourn and evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and
weep. 26 Woe to you when everyone speaks be glad, because great is your reward in
heaven, for in the same way they persecuted
well of you, for that is how their ancestors
the prophets who were before you.
treated the false prophets.
30. The Gospel of Matthew
Jesus is the new Moses
Fulfills and provides correct interpretation
Jesus affirms Judaism, Condemns its practices
Redefines Jewish practices
Jesus connects the Message to the world
Most Jewish and most anti-semetic
“Go Make disciples of all nations”
31. Mark 4 Matthew 8
35 On that day, when evening had come,
23 And when he got into the
he said to them, "Let us go across to the
other side." boat, his disciples followed him.
36 And leaving the crowd, they took him 24 And behold, there arose a great
with them in the boat, just as he was. And storm on the sea, so that the boat
other boats were with him. was being swamped by the waves;
37 And a great storm of wind arose, and
but he was asleep.
the waves beat into the boat, so that the
boat was already filling. 38 But he was in 25 And they went and woke him,
the stern, asleep on the cushion; and saying,
they woke him and said to him, "Save, Lord; we are perishing."
"Teacher, do you not care if we perish?" 26 And he said to them, "Why are
39 And he awoke and rebuked the wind,
you afraid, O men of little faith?"
and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" And
the wind ceased, and there was a Then he rose and rebuked the
great calm. winds and the sea; and there was a
40 He said to them, "Why are you afraid? great calm.
Have you no faith?" 27 And the men marveled, saying,
41 And they were filled with awe, and said
"What sort of man is this, that
to one another, "Who then is this, that
even wind and sea obey him?" even winds and sea obey him?"
32. The Gospel of Mark
Jesus as messiah is a suffering servant.
Authoritative, yet misunderstood
The Gospel of Matthew
Affirms Judaism as it ought to be, reject as it is.
Jesus open the way to the world.
Jewish Messiah from the Jewish God to the Jewish
people in fulfillment of the Jewish Scriptures.