This document provides an overview and summary of key passages in Matthew 9-16. It discusses Jesus' miracles and teachings, as well as the growing opposition from religious leaders. The major sections covered include Jesus healing a paralytic, calling Matthew, debates around fasting, more healings, his commissioning of the disciples, facing persecution, and rising opposition from the Pharisees around proper Sabbath observance.
This webinar discusses the requirements to serve as an LDS missionary, worthiness qualifications, the mission cost, and other items around temporal and spiritual preparation for a Mormon mission.
The Gospel of Mark is the most concise and vivid account of Jesus' life. According to early church father Papias, Mark relied on the eyewitness testimony of Peter to write an accurate portrayal of the events of Jesus' ministry, focusing on key episodes that demonstrated Jesus was the Son of God. Mark wrote for a Gentile audience in Rome, explaining Jewish customs and highlighting Jesus' authority over demons and disease. His Gospel moves quickly from Jesus' baptism to his death and resurrection, centering on Jesus as the divine servant who ushered in God's kingdom.
O documento discute a importância da evangelização, citando versículos bíblicos que mostram ser este o mandamento de Jesus para seus discípulos. Apresenta quatro razões para a evangelização: é um mandamento de Jesus, a maior expressão de amor da Igreja, o mundo jaz no maligno e precisa ser salvo, e Jesus em breve virá. Também descreve diferentes tipos de evangelização, como a pessoal, coletiva, nacional e transcultural, usando exemplos de Cristo.
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.
The Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God who fulfills scripture with his authoritative teachings, but is opposed and misunderstood. Jesus acknowledges to his disciples that he is the Christ but must suffer and die as the Son of God. At his death, even Jesus questions why God has forsaken him, but he is ultimately vindicated through his resurrection.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 13: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1)Jimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 13 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1)” and discusses how missionaries help investigators complete the first principles and ordinances of the gospel–faith is Jesus Christ and Repentance.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here: https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-13-teaching-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-part-1-video-and-podcast/
1) Jesus claimed to be the Son of God, and this claim was affirmed by God the Father, others, and even demons. As the Son, Jesus was equal to God in power and authority.
2) Jesus demonstrated his equality with God by performing miracles with the same power and authority as God. He also said "I and the Father are one."
3) As the Son of God, Jesus was obedient to God the Father in all things. He only did what he saw the Father doing and said he did the Father's commands out of love for him.
This webinar discusses the requirements to serve as an LDS missionary, worthiness qualifications, the mission cost, and other items around temporal and spiritual preparation for a Mormon mission.
The Gospel of Mark is the most concise and vivid account of Jesus' life. According to early church father Papias, Mark relied on the eyewitness testimony of Peter to write an accurate portrayal of the events of Jesus' ministry, focusing on key episodes that demonstrated Jesus was the Son of God. Mark wrote for a Gentile audience in Rome, explaining Jewish customs and highlighting Jesus' authority over demons and disease. His Gospel moves quickly from Jesus' baptism to his death and resurrection, centering on Jesus as the divine servant who ushered in God's kingdom.
O documento discute a importância da evangelização, citando versículos bíblicos que mostram ser este o mandamento de Jesus para seus discípulos. Apresenta quatro razões para a evangelização: é um mandamento de Jesus, a maior expressão de amor da Igreja, o mundo jaz no maligno e precisa ser salvo, e Jesus em breve virá. Também descreve diferentes tipos de evangelização, como a pessoal, coletiva, nacional e transcultural, usando exemplos de Cristo.
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.
The Gospel of Mark portrays Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God who fulfills scripture with his authoritative teachings, but is opposed and misunderstood. Jesus acknowledges to his disciples that he is the Christ but must suffer and die as the Son of God. At his death, even Jesus questions why God has forsaken him, but he is ultimately vindicated through his resurrection.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 13: Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1)Jimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 13 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Part 1)” and discusses how missionaries help investigators complete the first principles and ordinances of the gospel–faith is Jesus Christ and Repentance.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here: https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-13-teaching-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ-part-1-video-and-podcast/
1) Jesus claimed to be the Son of God, and this claim was affirmed by God the Father, others, and even demons. As the Son, Jesus was equal to God in power and authority.
2) Jesus demonstrated his equality with God by performing miracles with the same power and authority as God. He also said "I and the Father are one."
3) As the Son of God, Jesus was obedient to God the Father in all things. He only did what he saw the Father doing and said he did the Father's commands out of love for him.
O documento discute a evangelização e fornece diretrizes para realizá-la de forma efetiva. Em três frases ou menos:
O documento apresenta os motivos para evangelizar e as prioridades, como a família e visitantes. Fornece conselhos para vencer obstáculos e como a humanidade e o Espírito Santo atuam na conversão. Oferece orientações práticas para visitas a lares e como reconhecer uma conversão verdadeira.
Lição 4 – A história da Igreja até a Reforma ProtestanteÉder Tomé
1) A história da Igreja até Constantino foi marcada por perseguições, com a Igreja crescendo mesmo assim. 2) Após Constantino legalizar o cristianismo, a Igreja passou a sofrer influência política do Estado. 3) A Reforma Protestante começou com Lutero questionando indulgências e retornando à Bíblia como única autoridade, dando início ao movimento protestante.
O documento descreve o evangelho quadrangular, originado por Aimee Semple McPherson em 1922. O evangelho é baseado na visão de Ezequiel de um ser com quatro rostos representando Jesus como Salvador, Batizador no Espírito Santo, Grande Médico e Rei. Cada face tem um símbolo, evangelho e cor associados, apresentando as doutrinas centrais do cristianismo.
Sermão jesus nos chama ao compromisso - lucas 14 25-33 - reflexãoPaulo Dias Nogueira
O documento discute o chamado de Jesus ao compromisso com a missão, citando exemplos bíblicos de pessoas que deram desculpas para fugir deste chamado. Jesus exige três coisas para ser seu discípulo: 1) abandonar a família, 2) renunciar à própria vida e 3) renunciar aos bens. O texto convida os cristãos, especialmente os candidatos ao ministério pastoral, a refletirem seriamente sobre este compromisso radical com o reino de Deus.
The document summarizes the theme and objectives of WABI 2015, which focused on Mary, a woman of humility, simplicity, and charity. It then provides details on the annunciation, nativity, visitation, and the virtues of humility, simplicity, and charity that Mary exemplified. It encourages developing these virtues through prayer, community, and proclaiming the good news of Christ.
O documento fornece um resumo sobre o Evangelho de Marcos. Ele destaca que (1) Marcos é considerado o Evangelho do Servo de Deus, escrito para os romanos e enfatizando os milagres de Jesus; (2) Apresenta Jesus como um poderoso obreiro com mais ações do que palavras; e (3) Foi possivelmente o primeiro evangelho escrito e foca nos eventos da última semana de vida de Jesus, incluindo a Última Ceia, crucificação e ressurreição.
This document discusses the importance and types of prayer in the Christian life. It begins by explaining that humans are made for communion with God but due to sin no longer always recognize God's voice, so prayer is needed to find God and grow in intimacy. The document then covers various types of prayer including blessing, adoration, petition, thanksgiving, and contemplation. It emphasizes that prayer is how Christians come to know God and his will. The church teaches prayer through the liturgical year, liturgy of the hours, scripture meditation, and the Eucharist.
Introduction to Survey of the New Testamentjwbrady1
The document provides an introduction to studying the New Testament. It notes that the NT is a collection of 27 books that cover about 100 years, fulfilling Messianic prophecy and culminating in Jesus Christ's redemption of humanity. The NT is characterized as a New Covenant between God and humans, replacing the provisional sacrifices of the Old Testament with Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Authorship of the NT books is traditionally attributed to apostles and their associates who were eyewitnesses of Jesus.
1. A identidade de um povo é construída por características culturais transmitidas entre gerações.
2. O documento discute o desenvolvimento histórico da Igreja ao longo dos séculos, com foco na trajetória evangelística e missionária, bem como nas lutas e vitórias.
3. A história é estudada como ciência que analisa a ação humana no tempo e no espaço.
O Evangelho de Marcos é o menor dos evangelhos e foi provavelmente o primeiro a ser escrito. Enfatiza a Cristo como "Servo" e foi direcionado aos gentios romanos para fortalecer sua fé e ensinar-lhes o significado de seguir a Cristo. Relata a história de Jesus desde o batismo até a ressurreição, com ênfase em seu ministério na Galileia e última semana em Jerusalém.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 9: Developing Christlike AttributesJimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 9 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Developing Christlike Attributes” and discusses the importance of striving to become like Jesus Christ in order to be better servants of God and others during our missions and our entire lives.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here:
https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-9-developing-christlike-attributes-video-and-podcast/
El documento habla sobre la relación entre las iglesias particulares y la iglesia universal. Explica que las iglesias particulares son parte de la única iglesia de Cristo y tienen una relación especial de "mutua interioridad" con la iglesia universal, ya que en cada iglesia particular se encuentra y opera verdaderamente la iglesia de Cristo, que es una, santa, católica y apostólica.
1) A evangelização é urgente porque as almas perecem sem Cristo e há profecias bíblicas a serem cumpridas.
2) O documento discute porque a evangelização é importante, onde deve ocorrer, atitudes necessárias e métodos para evangelizar, como abordar pessoas e lidar com desculpas.
3) É destacada a responsabilidade de cada cristão em anunciar as boas novas de Jesus Cristo por meio de sua palavra e exemplo de vida.
This document discusses what it means to be a missionary and why one would become a missionary. It describes missionaries as ambassadors called by God to preach the gospel in places where Christ is unknown. It dispels myths about missionaries, such as that they must cross oceans or live in difficult conditions. The document emphasizes that missionaries should be passionate about glorifying God above all else and should be willing to sacrifice everything, including their lives, to spread the gospel.
This document discusses what Christians believe about Jesus Christ based on scripture. It states that believers hold that Jesus is the eternal Son of God who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross and was resurrected. The document explores how Jesus was fully God and fully man, discussing biblical passages that show his deity and humanity. It also explains reasons for Jesus' incarnation such as being able to understand human temptation and provide an example of suffering. Finally, it makes comparisons between Jesus as the Lamb of God and the Passover lamb in the Old Testament.
João Wesley nasceu na Inglaterra no século 18 e teve uma experiência transformadora com o Espírito Santo que o levou a pregar com fervor e poder, iniciando um movimento revivalista conhecido como Metodismo. Apesar de perseguições, Wesley pregou incansavelmente por 50 anos, viajando a cavalo por toda a Grã-Bretanha e influenciando milhares de pessoas.
Estudo panorâmico do Novo Testamento, epístola de Paulo aos Romanos.
Igreja Bíblica Luz do Mundo, Passo Fundo - RS
www.iblmpf.blogspot.com.br
www.respirandodeus.com.br
1) A carta de Paulo aos Romanos foi escrita no inverno de 57-58 d.C. de Corinto para preparar os cristãos em Roma para sua chegada;
2) A carta explica de forma sistemática a compreensão de Paulo do evangelho de Cristo, tratando da justificação dos pecadores, santificação dos justificados e glorificação final;
3) Romanos é considerada uma "obra prima" que aborda temas centrais como a universalidade do pecado, a lei, a fé, a graça e a obra de Cristo.
Aula 18 a interpretação dos evangelhosJose Ventura
O documento discute o significado e origem do termo "evangelho", explicando que se refere à mensagem de Deus sobre Jesus Cristo e suas boas novas para a salvação. Também aborda as principais questões sobre os evangelhos canônicos e apócrifos, incluindo suas fontes e a interpretação dos evangelhos.
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.
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 Gospel of Matthew was likely written between AD 70-110 in Syrian Antioch or Palestine to preserve what the author knew about the life and teachings of Jesus, presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy who is the Savior of both Israel and the world with supreme authority over all. Matthew portrays Jesus as a teacher, prophet, healer, and founder of the church who preached about the kingdom of heaven being both present in his ministry but also still to be fully realized.
O documento discute a evangelização e fornece diretrizes para realizá-la de forma efetiva. Em três frases ou menos:
O documento apresenta os motivos para evangelizar e as prioridades, como a família e visitantes. Fornece conselhos para vencer obstáculos e como a humanidade e o Espírito Santo atuam na conversão. Oferece orientações práticas para visitas a lares e como reconhecer uma conversão verdadeira.
Lição 4 – A história da Igreja até a Reforma ProtestanteÉder Tomé
1) A história da Igreja até Constantino foi marcada por perseguições, com a Igreja crescendo mesmo assim. 2) Após Constantino legalizar o cristianismo, a Igreja passou a sofrer influência política do Estado. 3) A Reforma Protestante começou com Lutero questionando indulgências e retornando à Bíblia como única autoridade, dando início ao movimento protestante.
O documento descreve o evangelho quadrangular, originado por Aimee Semple McPherson em 1922. O evangelho é baseado na visão de Ezequiel de um ser com quatro rostos representando Jesus como Salvador, Batizador no Espírito Santo, Grande Médico e Rei. Cada face tem um símbolo, evangelho e cor associados, apresentando as doutrinas centrais do cristianismo.
Sermão jesus nos chama ao compromisso - lucas 14 25-33 - reflexãoPaulo Dias Nogueira
O documento discute o chamado de Jesus ao compromisso com a missão, citando exemplos bíblicos de pessoas que deram desculpas para fugir deste chamado. Jesus exige três coisas para ser seu discípulo: 1) abandonar a família, 2) renunciar à própria vida e 3) renunciar aos bens. O texto convida os cristãos, especialmente os candidatos ao ministério pastoral, a refletirem seriamente sobre este compromisso radical com o reino de Deus.
The document summarizes the theme and objectives of WABI 2015, which focused on Mary, a woman of humility, simplicity, and charity. It then provides details on the annunciation, nativity, visitation, and the virtues of humility, simplicity, and charity that Mary exemplified. It encourages developing these virtues through prayer, community, and proclaiming the good news of Christ.
O documento fornece um resumo sobre o Evangelho de Marcos. Ele destaca que (1) Marcos é considerado o Evangelho do Servo de Deus, escrito para os romanos e enfatizando os milagres de Jesus; (2) Apresenta Jesus como um poderoso obreiro com mais ações do que palavras; e (3) Foi possivelmente o primeiro evangelho escrito e foca nos eventos da última semana de vida de Jesus, incluindo a Última Ceia, crucificação e ressurreição.
This document discusses the importance and types of prayer in the Christian life. It begins by explaining that humans are made for communion with God but due to sin no longer always recognize God's voice, so prayer is needed to find God and grow in intimacy. The document then covers various types of prayer including blessing, adoration, petition, thanksgiving, and contemplation. It emphasizes that prayer is how Christians come to know God and his will. The church teaches prayer through the liturgical year, liturgy of the hours, scripture meditation, and the Eucharist.
Introduction to Survey of the New Testamentjwbrady1
The document provides an introduction to studying the New Testament. It notes that the NT is a collection of 27 books that cover about 100 years, fulfilling Messianic prophecy and culminating in Jesus Christ's redemption of humanity. The NT is characterized as a New Covenant between God and humans, replacing the provisional sacrifices of the Old Testament with Christ's ultimate sacrifice. Authorship of the NT books is traditionally attributed to apostles and their associates who were eyewitnesses of Jesus.
1. A identidade de um povo é construída por características culturais transmitidas entre gerações.
2. O documento discute o desenvolvimento histórico da Igreja ao longo dos séculos, com foco na trajetória evangelística e missionária, bem como nas lutas e vitórias.
3. A história é estudada como ciência que analisa a ação humana no tempo e no espaço.
O Evangelho de Marcos é o menor dos evangelhos e foi provavelmente o primeiro a ser escrito. Enfatiza a Cristo como "Servo" e foi direcionado aos gentios romanos para fortalecer sua fé e ensinar-lhes o significado de seguir a Cristo. Relata a história de Jesus desde o batismo até a ressurreição, com ênfase em seu ministério na Galileia e última semana em Jerusalém.
Mission Prep Class: Lesson 9: Developing Christlike AttributesJimmy Smith
In this presentation, I am teaching Lesson 9 of the Mission Preparation class from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to my teenage kids. The lesson is called “Developing Christlike Attributes” and discusses the importance of striving to become like Jesus Christ in order to be better servants of God and others during our missions and our entire lives.
Please find the video and podcast version of this lesson here:
https://latterdaysaintmissionprep.com/preparing-for-a-mission/mission-prep-class-lesson-9-developing-christlike-attributes-video-and-podcast/
El documento habla sobre la relación entre las iglesias particulares y la iglesia universal. Explica que las iglesias particulares son parte de la única iglesia de Cristo y tienen una relación especial de "mutua interioridad" con la iglesia universal, ya que en cada iglesia particular se encuentra y opera verdaderamente la iglesia de Cristo, que es una, santa, católica y apostólica.
1) A evangelização é urgente porque as almas perecem sem Cristo e há profecias bíblicas a serem cumpridas.
2) O documento discute porque a evangelização é importante, onde deve ocorrer, atitudes necessárias e métodos para evangelizar, como abordar pessoas e lidar com desculpas.
3) É destacada a responsabilidade de cada cristão em anunciar as boas novas de Jesus Cristo por meio de sua palavra e exemplo de vida.
This document discusses what it means to be a missionary and why one would become a missionary. It describes missionaries as ambassadors called by God to preach the gospel in places where Christ is unknown. It dispels myths about missionaries, such as that they must cross oceans or live in difficult conditions. The document emphasizes that missionaries should be passionate about glorifying God above all else and should be willing to sacrifice everything, including their lives, to spread the gospel.
This document discusses what Christians believe about Jesus Christ based on scripture. It states that believers hold that Jesus is the eternal Son of God who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross and was resurrected. The document explores how Jesus was fully God and fully man, discussing biblical passages that show his deity and humanity. It also explains reasons for Jesus' incarnation such as being able to understand human temptation and provide an example of suffering. Finally, it makes comparisons between Jesus as the Lamb of God and the Passover lamb in the Old Testament.
João Wesley nasceu na Inglaterra no século 18 e teve uma experiência transformadora com o Espírito Santo que o levou a pregar com fervor e poder, iniciando um movimento revivalista conhecido como Metodismo. Apesar de perseguições, Wesley pregou incansavelmente por 50 anos, viajando a cavalo por toda a Grã-Bretanha e influenciando milhares de pessoas.
Estudo panorâmico do Novo Testamento, epístola de Paulo aos Romanos.
Igreja Bíblica Luz do Mundo, Passo Fundo - RS
www.iblmpf.blogspot.com.br
www.respirandodeus.com.br
1) A carta de Paulo aos Romanos foi escrita no inverno de 57-58 d.C. de Corinto para preparar os cristãos em Roma para sua chegada;
2) A carta explica de forma sistemática a compreensão de Paulo do evangelho de Cristo, tratando da justificação dos pecadores, santificação dos justificados e glorificação final;
3) Romanos é considerada uma "obra prima" que aborda temas centrais como a universalidade do pecado, a lei, a fé, a graça e a obra de Cristo.
Aula 18 a interpretação dos evangelhosJose Ventura
O documento discute o significado e origem do termo "evangelho", explicando que se refere à mensagem de Deus sobre Jesus Cristo e suas boas novas para a salvação. Também aborda as principais questões sobre os evangelhos canônicos e apócrifos, incluindo suas fontes e a interpretação dos evangelhos.
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.
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 Gospel of Matthew was likely written between AD 70-110 in Syrian Antioch or Palestine to preserve what the author knew about the life and teachings of Jesus, presenting Jesus as the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy who is the Savior of both Israel and the world with supreme authority over all. Matthew portrays Jesus as a teacher, prophet, healer, and founder of the church who preached about the kingdom of heaven being both present in his ministry but also still to be fully realized.
1 THE BEGINNING OF THE GOSPEL MARK 1:1-8
2. OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE MARK 1:1-8
3. CONFLICT OF THE KINGS MARK 1:9-12
4. DESCENT OF THE DOVE MARK 1:9-13
5. CHANGING YOUR MIND MARK 1:14-20
6. KNOW THE FOE MARK 1:21-28
7. DEMONS DEFEATED MARK 1:21-28
8. INTIMATE COMMUNICATION MARK 1:35-39
9. TOOLS FOR HEALING MARK 1:40-45
10. THE MEDICINE OF FORGIVENESS MARK 2:1-12
11. THE OLD OR THE NEW MARK 2:18-22
12. LOVER'S ARE WINNERS MARK 3:1-6
13. ACCEPTABLE ANGER MARK 3:1-7
14. POSITIVE ESCAPISM MARK 3:7-12
15. PRIVACY MARK 3:7-21
16. PUZZLING APPOINTMENTS MARK 3:13-19
17. CHRIST AND CRITICISM MARK 3:20-30
18. RUIN WITHOUT REMEDY MARK 3:22-30
19. STILLING THE STORM MARK 4:35-41
20. MADNESS MEETS ITS MASTER MARK 5:1-20
21. MEDICAL MISSIONS MARK 5:1-20
22. FEAR OR FAITH MARK 5:21-24, 35-43
23. THE POWER OF TOUCH MARK 5:25-34
24. MIRACLES AND THE MIND MARK 7:31-37
25. A FOCUS ON FOOD MARK 8:1-10
26. LOVED BUT LOST MARK 10:17-22
27. SURRENDER TO WIN MARK 10:17-23
28. A ROYAL REDEEMER MARK 11:1-11
29. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION MARK 12:18-24
30. THE LOVE TRIANGLE MARK 12:28-34
31. OPTIMISTIC PESSIMISM MARK 13:1-2
32. A WARNING ABOUT WARNINGS MARK 13:3f
33. ADVANCE THROUGH ARREST MARK 13:9-13
34. A MOUNTAIN OUT OF A MOLEHILL MARK 14:22-25
35. A RISEN REDEEMER MARK 16:1-14
36. THE REALITY OF RESURRECTION MARK 16:1-14
37. THE ULTIMATE HEALING MARK 16:9-20
Moving Forward in Uncertain Times | A Sermon from Matthew 2:13-23Steve Thomason
This document provides an overview of two biblical characters, Matthew and Joseph, and reflects on moving forward into a new year. It summarizes Matthew's calling by Jesus to follow him despite being a tax collector, previously living a life of violence. It then discusses Joseph, referencing his origins from Nazareth and the gossip and scorn directed towards him and Mary. The document concludes by asking the reader to consider how they can be blessed to be a blessing to others in the new year.
Lesson 4 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 30, 2012, at Palm Desert Church of Christ by Dale Wells.
1. The document discusses John the Apostle's transformation from a proud and ambitious man to a humble follower of Jesus through spending dedicated time with Him.
2. It notes three occasions where John showed character faults like pride and desire for revenge, and how Jesus tested and transformed his faith and revealed the beauty of holiness.
3. The secret to John's transformation was dedicating his life to be with Jesus, reclining next to Him. Spending dedicated time with Jesus can transform our own lives.
The gospel of john as viewed by the apostle johnRita Jacobsen
John wrote his Gospel to prove that Jesus is the Son of God so that believers will have eternal life. He describes Jesus performing miracles to build faith, including turning water to wine and feeding 5000 people. John explains that God sent Jesus not to condemn the world but to save it through belief in him. The Gospel highlights Jesus' deity through his teachings and depicts him as the source of love, light and life.
Slides to accompany Bill Drewett's talk at Bristol Vineyard on May 5th - taking a look at the parable of the banquet...and they are pretty valuable to helping understand the message!
This document contains summaries of several passages from the Book of Matthew in the Bible. It describes the birth of Jesus Christ, the visit of the Magi, Jesus being tempted by the devil in the desert, teachings by Jesus on prayer and not worrying, Jesus healing many people and casting out demons, Jesus restoring sight to two blind men, and the parable of the talents where Jesus teaches about being a faithful servant of God.
The parable describes a king who prepares a wedding banquet for his son. He invites guests but they refuse to come. He sends servants to tell them the banquet is ready, but the guests ignore and mistreat the servants. The king destroys the city of the murderers. He tells servants to invite anyone they find to the banquet. A man comes without wedding clothes and is thrown out into darkness. The parable conveys that many are invited to God's kingdom but few are chosen.
The four Gospels provide accounts of Jesus's life and ministry from different perspectives. Matthew primarily writes for a Jewish audience to show that Jesus fulfilled Hebrew prophecies as the Messiah. The Gospel covers Jesus's birth, teachings, miracles, death, and resurrection. Matthew presents Jesus as the prophesied King of the Jews and emphasizes that he established the kingdom of God through his atoning sacrifice.
The Gospels are not strictly biographical or chronological accounts of Jesus' life. They portray Jesus' identity and mission through carefully selected stories arranged by the Gospel authors to convey theological messages and elicit a response of faith from readers. While the Gospels differ on some details like the timing of Jesus' crucifixion, their primary purpose is to show that Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God, and to communicate the "good news" of God's kingdom through his life and teachings.
The document discusses 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, which talks about how God rewards generous giving. It states that those who sow generously will reap generously (v.6) and God loves a cheerful giver (v.7). God is able to bless believers with more than enough so they can be generous and help others (vv. 8-11). Through believers' generosity, many will thank God (vv. 12-15).
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.
James Tissot was a French painter born in 1836 in Nantes, France. He is best known for his series of paintings titled "The Life of Christ" which depicted scenes from the life of Jesus based on the Gospels. The series contains over 300 watercolor paintings that were exhibited worldwide between 1883 and 1896. They are now displayed at the Brooklyn Museum in New York City.
Session 04 New Testament Overview - Gospel of MatthewJohn Brooks
Session 04 New Testament Survey Class
Overview of the Gospel of Matthew
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This document provides an overview and summary of key passages in Matthew chapters 3-8. It discusses the preaching of John the Baptist, Jesus' baptism, temptation in the wilderness, calling of the disciples, Sermon on the Mount, and Jesus performing miracles. The summary highlights John's message of repentance, Jesus' identity being confirmed at his baptism, his resisting temptation, calling the first disciples, teachings in the Sermon on the Mount, and miracles revealing his identity and teaching discipleship. Study questions at the end provide reflection prompts on various passages.
Paul wrote 1 Timothy to instruct Timothy on addressing false teachings and maintaining proper worship in the church at Ephesus. He encouraged prayer for all people and leaders. While both genders are equal in Christ, Paul designated that women were to dress modestly and learn quietly in the church, and that the role of pastor was for qualified men. Satan's goal is to disrupt the church through false doctrine, lack of prayer, and division, but believers can counter this through unity, steadfast faith, and sharing the gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ alone.
Paul wrote 1 Timothy to address issues in the church in Ephesus, including false teachings that were arising. He instructed Timothy, who was overseeing the church, to ensure only sound doctrine was taught and to charge those spreading false teachings. Paul discussed the importance of prayer, worship, and sound doctrine. He also provided guidance on distinctions in roles for men and women in the church, limiting the office of pastor to men while allowing both genders to participate in other areas of church ministry.
Lesson 01 Defining Evangelism and WitnessingCMN :PPT
The passage discusses evangelism and witnessing. It explains that evangelism involves spreading the gospel message about Jesus, including His life, teachings, and the difference accepting Him makes. Witnessing refers to sharing one's personal testimony and experience of how God has worked in their life. The early disciples were commanded to spread the gospel message boldly. Barnabas and Saul were called by the Holy Spirit to preach the word of God to non-Jews. Sharing personal testimonies of how faith has impacted one's life can be a powerful form of witnessing.
The document discusses the inspiration and authority of Scripture. It begins by defining inspiration as Scripture's inherent, God-given nature and authority as its right to govern beliefs and life. It then examines what Paul, Peter, and Jesus taught about Scripture's inspiration. Paul told Timothy that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful for doctrine, reproof, correction, and training. Peter directed believers to the prophetic word in Scripture, noting its divine origin from God through men. Jesus rebuked the Sadducees' ignorance of Scripture, saying God's words to Moses should have been heard as if from God directly.
The four gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - were chosen from dozens of early Christian gospels to be included in the biblical canon. Each gospel was written for different audiences and with different purposes. Matthew emphasizes Jesus' words and appeals to Jewish audiences. Mark stresses Jesus' deeds and was written for Romans. Luke focuses on Jesus' perfect humanity and was written for Greeks. John provides evidence of Jesus' deity through his signs and words and appeals to all people. While the gospels display some differences, these are evidence of independence and do not undermine their reliability.
The document discusses the historical roots and differences between the Protestant Reformation and the Catholic Counter-Reformation in the 16th century. It begins by exploring biblical passages that foreshadowed or paralleled these movements. It then examines the key figures of Martin Luther, who led the Reformation, Ignatius Loyola, who founded the Jesuit order to spearhead the Counter-Reformation, and Desiderius Erasmus, who took a more moderate position. The document analyzes their differing approaches and beliefs, and how they represented the radical reform vs. maintaining traditional church authority. It portrayed Luther as courageously defending scriptural truth despite opposition, while Loyola was devoted to restoring Catholicism's power and influence.
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Here are Luther's 3 main ideas summarized in my own words:
1. Salvation comes through faith in God alone, not through good works or the Church. Faith, not the Church, leads to forgiveness of sins.
2. All Church teachings must be clearly based on the Bible, not traditions or the Pope. The Pope and Church traditions were not real authorities.
3. All Christians are equal in faith, so ordinary people do not need priests to interpret the Bible for them.
Matthew chapters 1-2 provide Jesus' genealogy and the events surrounding his conception and early life. Key points include his lineage connecting him to King David and Abraham, his virgin birth to Mary, the visit of the Magi, and the family's flight to Egypt to escape Herod. The chapters emphasize Jesus' identity and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies through references to important figures and scripture passages.
The document discusses the emergence of the early Christian church following Pentecost. It covers three main topics: 1) The formation of the first Christian community in Jerusalem as described in Acts 2:42-47. 2) The persecution faced by the early church from Roman authorities who saw Christianity as a threat. Christians were persecuted for three centuries. 3) How the church developed and grew during periods of persecution, with martyrdom becoming a central theme in Christianity that inspired believers to remain firm in their faith.
This document provides context and analysis of Matthew 9:9-17, which describes Jesus calling Matthew, a tax collector, to follow him. It describes how tax collectors like Matthew were deeply despised by Jews for collaborating with the Roman occupation. When Jesus calls Matthew, he immediately leaves his post to follow Jesus. Matthew then hosts a banquet with Jesus for his fellow tax collectors and other "sinners." While the Pharisees were offended that Jesus associated with such people, this event demonstrated Matthew's sincere faith and willingness to share the gospel with others.
This document discusses Jesus' "I have come" statements in the Gospel of Matthew. It analyzes passages from Matthew 5:17-20, 9:9-13, and 10:34-39 where Jesus responds to God's initiative to save people from sin and manifest God's presence. Jesus comes to fulfill the law and prophets, heal people by forgiving sins, and bring hostility by challenging social norms, prioritizing his purposes over family relationships. The document examines Jesus' response to being set in motion by God through these statements.
Saint Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist.pptxMartin M Flynn
Saint Matthew was a tax collector who, when called by Jesus to follow him, left his career and became one of Jesus's twelve apostles. He wrote the Gospel of Matthew to prove that Jesus is the Messiah foretold in the Old Testament. Matthew accompanied Jesus, witnessed his miracles and teachings. After Pentecost, Matthew preached the gospel in foreign lands and was martyred for his faith, though accounts differ on the location and manner of his death. Matthew's gospel emphasizes that Jesus fulfilled the Jewish prophecies and law, making it useful for converting Jews to Christianity.
The document discusses several topics:
1. It provides a summary of the final issue of the Joyful Noise publication focusing on evangelism.
2. It discusses the song "Go Tell It on the Mountain" and how its lyrics about the birth of Jesus relate to evangelism.
3. It provides statistics about literacy issues among high school students, such as declining reading proficiency rates and high remediation needs.
The document outlines the ten objectives and goals of Rivers of Joy Baptist Church in Minford, Ohio. It seeks to guide individuals to faith in Jesus Christ, build Christ-like character, teach biblical roles in marriage and family, turn fathers' hearts toward their children, give only good reports of others, apply biblical financial principles, assist women in need, help Christians discover and use their spiritual gifts, and strengthen the church through sharing what God is doing in their lives. It also provides contact information for the pastors and details of an upcoming Sunday service.
The document discusses active aging and how people are living longer lives with more years of quality. It emphasizes the importance of physical activity and maintaining wellness in all dimensions - physical, intellectual, social, vocational, spiritual, emotional and environmental. Regular physical activity and exercise can help prevent chronic diseases and disabilities that were once thought to be an inevitable part of aging. The document also discusses the importance of brain fitness and maintaining social and community engagement throughout life. Alternative therapies, nutrition, stress management and spiritual wellness are presented as important aspects of active aging.
This document outlines how wealthy and blessed people in the developed world are compared to most of the global population. It states that if you have food, clothes, shelter, money, and health, you are among the top 8% wealthiest in the world. It notes that over 500 million will not survive the week, 3 billion live without religious freedom, and over 2 billion cannot read at all. The document encourages counting blessings and sharing them with others.
The document provides a list of things to do for the remainder of 2011, including practicing a new sport, accepting new challenges, learning another language, making new friends, dreaming, updating one's wardrobe, laughing and smiling, kissing meaningfully, relaxing after work, and achieving at least one personal goal before the end of the year.
The document discusses Jesus' use of parables in the synoptic gospels. It defines parables as metaphorical stories meant to involve listeners and challenge them to change perspective. Jesus used various types of parables that were a familiar genre, to indirectly teach about the kingdom of God. While parables don't state the meaning directly, their purpose is to move people to decision or action by striking the imagination. The document examines specific parables and themes found in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.
If the world's population was represented by a village of 100 people, 57 would be Asian, 21 European, 14 American, and 8 African. There would be 52 women and 48 men, with 30 Caucasians and 70 non-Caucasians. 30 would be Christian and 70 non-Christian. 6 people would possess 59% of the wealth and be from the US. 80 would live in poverty, 70 would be illiterate, and 50 would suffer from hunger or malnutrition.
The document provides an introduction to the Gospel of Matthew, addressing questions about who wrote it, when and where it was written, what kind of literature it is, and why it was written. It was most likely written between AD 75-90 in Syria by an unknown author, for Jewish Christians struggling to maintain their faith in Christ and Jewish identity. The gospel follows a 5-part narrative and teaching structure and was intended to provide correctives to a church in danger of losing its connection to both its Jewishness and Christ.
The document discusses the symbolism and purpose of labyrinths. It describes labyrinths as ancient symbols representing life's journey to the center of oneself and back out with greater understanding. Various labyrinth designs are presented, including classical seven-circuit designs and elaborate eleven-circuit designs found in medieval cathedrals. Guidance is provided on walking labyrinths as a spiritual practice or meditation to release concerns, receive insights, and integrate learning.
The document discusses the history and symbolism of labyrinths. It describes labyrinths as ancient symbols representing life's journey to the center of oneself and back out into the world with greater understanding. It provides details on specific labyrinth designs throughout history, including their origins and meanings. It also offers suggestions for mindfully walking a labyrinth as a spiritual practice or meditation.
1. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
Matthew 9:1- 16:20
2. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Matthew 8 and 9 is a collection of
miracle stories
• Chapter 10 contains the second block
of teaching material found in Matthew.
The subject of this block of material is
the mission to which Christ
commissions his disciples.
3. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Three major motifs are intertwined
through the collection of nine (or ten)
miracles found in Matthew 8 and 9
• The first motif is that of Jesus' power
and authority
• The second motif of this section is
people's response to Jesus and his
ministry
• The final motif in chapters 8 and 9 is
discipleship.
4. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Healing the Paralytic - Matthew 9:1-8
• Matthew's chief purpose in recounting
this miracle is the question of Jesus'
authority to forgive sins.
• Modern people often separate spiritual
and physical needs so that we see no
connection between healing and the
forgiveness of sins. First century
Judaism would have assumed some
connection
5. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• For healing to take place, one had to
find out what the sin was and to try to
make atonement for it
• Objection came when Jesus himself
pronounced forgiveness of the man's
sins.
• Verse 4 continues the emphasis on
Jesus' authority
6. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Not only does he claim the right to
forgive sins, but he also sees and
knows the intentions of people's heart
• 'Rise and walk," recognizes the
intimate connection between spiritual
and physical health. The point is that
neither is difficult to say but only God
can actually forgive sins and heal a
paralyzed body
7. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Call of Matthew - Matthew 9:9-13
• Matthew was a tax-collector in
Capernaum.
• He would have been what we call a
customs officer concerned with
collecting import and/or export taxes on
trade goods
• They saw such taxes as Roman
robbery of money that rightfully
belonged to them
8. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• This hatred increased when the tax-
collector himself was a Jew as Matthew
was
• The invitation to discipleship includes
implicitly the offer of forgiveness of sins
• In Jewish culture of that time eating with
another person was to enter into a
covenant of friendship with them.
• To eat with sinners meant accepting
them as they were.
9. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• For Jesus, eating with sinners became
a way of offering forgiveness and grace
to them.
• Verse 13 issues a stern challenge to
the Pharisees to learn to read the
Scriptures correctly.
• "Go, think more deeply, study and
meditate until you arrive at the true
meaning."
10. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Pharisees viewed holiness in terms
of separation from sin by separation
from sinners and avoidance of things
that could defile them
• For Jesus, holiness was mercy, grace,
and love that did not evaluate people's
worth on the basis of their past actions.
11. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Issue of Fasting - Matthew 9:14-17
• Fasting was one of the hallmarks of Judaism in
the ancient world.
• Jews usually saw fasting as an act of penance
or mourning
• Jesus' response clearly "fits" the context of
these chapters in Matthew. Given the Jewish
view of fasting, it was quite inappropriate when
the bridegroom, Jesus, was present. They did
not need to fast to be forgiven of sins. Jesus
freely forgave sinners without their even asking
12. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The old garment and old wineskins of
the Pharisees' religious traditionalism
could not contain the new patch and
new wine of Jesus' teaching.
• Jesus anticipated the rise of a new
structure (the church) to "contain" the
new wine of his teaching.
• The ever-present danger of the church
now is that we become old wineskins,
inflexible and incapable of stretching
13. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• More Healings - Matthew 9:18-34
• The third set of miracles in Matthew 8
and 9 is found in 9:18-34
• The theme in this section is faith.
• The first story, combines the raising of
the ruler's daughter from the dead and
the healing of the woman with a flow of
blood
14. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Matthew's story is that Jesus is seen to
have the power to discern the woman's
thought and needs no information to
understand what had happened
• The healing of two blind men
• The appeal of these two blind men is for
mercy
• The final healing miracle in Matthew 8
and 9 is the healing of the mute man
described in 9:32-34
15. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Conclusion and Transition - Matthew
9:35-38
• Summary of Jesus' ministry
• Jesus' motivation in healing as
compassion.
• The section ends with Jesus' command
to pray that God would raise up workers
for the harvesting of people's lives.
16. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Teaching on Mission - Matthew 10
• Chapter 10 begins by describing the
answer to that prayer - the twelve
disciples named and given authority to
cast out demons and heal diseases
• There are four key points in verses 1-4
-commissioned to ministry; ministry of
the disciples was to be virtually identical
to that of Jesus;the twelve represented
the creation of new Israel; ministry is for
the renewal and restoration of Israel
17. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Verses 5-15 provide specific
instructions for this mission
• First, the shepherding ministry of the
disciples will be patterned after the
shepherding ministry of Jesus
• Second, the disciples are
commissioned to do exactly as Jesus
has done
• Finally, the disciples are told to seek out
worthy hosts in whatever town or village
they enter
18. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Matt 10:16-39 – Facing Persecution
• This section is composed of five sections -be
prepared for persecution; persecution of
disciples is part of the pattern that began with
opposition to Jesus;courage in the face of
fear when persecution comes; division that
discipleship demands.
• The call of God on a person’s life must have
priority above every other allegiance
19. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Matthew 10:40-11:1 - Conclusion:
Receiving Christ’s Servants
• The final section of the mission discourse in
Matthew 10 speaks of the ways followers of
Christ may be "received" in positive ways
• Furthermore, whatever reward there is for
discipleship, it is shared by those who give
positive reception to the gospel. If you are
called to witness as a prophet those who
accept your message share in your prophetic
reward
20. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Matthew 11:2-12:50 - Rising Opposition
• Matthew has brought variety of materials
together because they support a common
theme, that of unbelief or opposition to Jesus
and his ministry
• The first collection is built around the
questions of John the Baptist
• The second collection of material emphasis
the opposition of the Pharisees
21. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Matthew 11:2-24 - Doubts and
Dissatisfaction
• This expression of doubt comes from
John the Baptist
• It is instructive that Jesus did not voice
any criticism of John.
• He understood the reason for John’s
doubts. John had apparently hoped for
a militaristic messiah
22. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Without claiming to be the Messiah and
being tagged with any of the various
portraits that Jews painted of the
Messiah, Jesus pointed to the
Scriptures that explained what he was
doing in messianic terms.
• Instead of criticizing and instead of
directly arguing, he amassed the
needed evidence for John to draw his
own conclusions and then allowed him
to do so
23. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• His comments were designed to cause
the listeners to examine their own
motivation for being interested in John’s
ministry
• However, Jesus (and Matthew) wants
his audience to understand that John
was more than just any prophet
• The very ministry of John the Baptist as
forerunner affirmed the messiahship of
Jesus
24. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The resistance of the Jews to making a
kingdom choice is illustrated in verses
16-19. They found John’s demands too
hard and Jesus’ grace too embracing of
sinners. They decided it was easier to
complain about the messengers than to
respond in obedience to the message
25. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Matthew 11:20-12:42
• Matthew 11:2-12:50 - Rising Opposition
• Third major narrative section of the first
gospel.
• The theme of this section is doubt,
indifference, and dissent.
• The cities in which he had done the
majority of his miracles had not
repented
26. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The cities of Chorazin and Bethsaida are
mentioned first
• The word "woe" that Jesus pronounced over
these cities was an exclamation of grief
• Jesus then turned his attention to
Capernaum
• Capernaum was the place where God most
directly revealed himself in the miracles of
Christ. For the inhabitants of Capernaum to
refuse to repent was the equivalent of setting
themselves up as equals and rivals of God.
27. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• A logical question (and one that is often
asked) is how people who received such
direct revelation from Christ as Capernaum
did could "not repent" and end up rejecting
Christ.
• However, it seems better to take this
statement as ironic rather than literal
• Matthew 11:28-30 contain one of the most
gracious invitations to Christ that can be
found in the gospels. The invitation is directed
to those who labor and are burdened down
28. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Perhaps the key word in this invitation is
the word "yoke." This word was used in
Judaism in a figurative way to signify
submission, discipline, duty, and
obedience. However, it also spoke of
freedom and life.
• To become a student of the oral law
was to take upon oneself the "yoke of
the Torah
29. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Verse 30 states that this Christian yoke is
easy
• Conflict with Judaism - Matthew 12:1-45
• The unifying theme in chapter 12 is conflict
with Judaism
• Matthew’s readers would have naturally
contrasted the gentle or "easy" yoke of Jesus
mentioned in chapter 11 with the "yoke of the
Torah" that the Pharisees insisted upon. That
contrast now appears in a specific example in
Matthew 12:1-8,
30. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• For Matthew there are two issues at stake in
this passage.
• The first is difference in views of the
appropriate way to keep the Sabbath
• The second issue of critical importance in this
passage is the right of Jesus to introduce a
new Sabbath interpretation
• Jesus’ reply to the criticism of the Pharisees
has four segments that may be thought of as
four arguments against the "yoke" of the
Pharisees
31. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Matthew 12:15-21 contains Matthew’s
conclusion to the Sabbath controversy
stories
• These verses contain the longest
quotation from the Old Testament to be
found in the first gospel.
• The next major section in Matthew 12 is
verses 22-37 in which Jesus is accused
of performing his healings by the power
of Satan and in which he responds to
that charge.
32. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The reality of Jesus’ power and of the
miracle itself could not be questioned.
The only recourse for the Pharisees
was to question the source of Jesus’
power
• The accusation is patently foolish as
Jesus proceeds to demonstrate.
• The uniqueness of Jesus’ ministry is
that it demonstrates the power of the
Spirit of God at work in the world.
33. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Verses 31-32 deal with blasphemy against
the [Holy] Spirit and the unforgivable sin.
• The next evidence of conflict with Judaism
comes with the demand by the scribes and
Pharisees for a sign from Jesus.
• He responded by pointing to Jonah and the
"sign" of Jonah’s three day and night
residence in the whale’s belly. No other sign
will be given the Jews of Jesus’ day.
34. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Matthew 11:2-12:50 - Rising
Opposition
• The themes of these chapters are
doubt, indifference, and disagreement.
• Teaching in Parables - Matthew 13:1-
52
• The third major collection of teaching
materials in the first gospel.
35. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The first was the Sermon on the Mount
found in Matthew 5-7. The second was
the Missions discourse of Matthew 10.
This third collection of Jesus' teaching
is primarily composed of parables,
interpretations of parables, and a
discussion of the purpose of Jesus' use
of parables.
36. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Jesus and the gospel writers seemed to
operate with a Hebrew concept of
parables.
• The Hebrew word for parable is mishal
and it was used of many kinds of
sayings, from proverbs to illustrations to
word plays to allegories. Similitudes,
illustrations, examples, proper parables,
and allegories are all structured
differently and have slightly different
functions in the Scriptures
37. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Parable of the Sower - Matthew
13:1-9
• But followers of Christ are not to fear
the rejection of his message. For those
who accept it the results will be beyond
human imagination.
• The Purpose of Parables - Matthew
13:10-17 To those who open their
hearts and apply their minds the
parable are like a shell that opens to
reveal amazingly beautiful truths.
38. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Interpretation of the Parable of
the Sower - Matthew 13:18-23
• The interpretation of the parable of the
sower found in Matthew 13: 18-23 has
some allegorical elements.
• Each soil is compared to a human
circumstance reflecting rejection or
receptivity to the gospel.
39. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Parable of the Weeds - Matthew 13:24-
30
• The parable of the weeds appears only in
Matthew's gospel
• The parable of the weeds seems to fit
Matthew's more realistic tastes and it also
allows Jesus to address a real problem in
Matthew's church.
• The parable is thus governed early on by the
allegorical idea of Satan as the spiritual
enemy of the church
40. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The main point is that the Kingdom (and for
Matthew - the church) will have both good
(wheat) and evil (weeds) people in it
• The allegory also acknowledges that human
efforts to uproot the sinners and throw them
out of the church will cause more harm than
good.
• The church will have to live with the ambiguity
of a mixture of good and sinful people in her
midst.
41. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Parables of the Mustard Seed and
Leaven - Matthew 13:31-33
• The two brief parables of the mustard seed
and leaven are technically described as
similitudes.
• A similitude offers a comparison between the
kingdom and a general truth or reality.
• The similitude "works" by inviting the listener
to accept the comparison in order to see the
application
42. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The application is clear. The Kingdom
may begin in a small way, but its final
result will be large
• The disciples were tempted to see
doubt and rejection as somehow
invalidating Jesus' preaching of the
Kingdom.
• The seeming weakness and smallness
of the Kingdom is preliminary. Wait until
the final results are in.
43. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Teaching in Parables – Matt. 13:1-52
• Matthew 13 contains seven or eight parables,
depending on whether or not one considers
verse 52 a parable.
• The first section deals with the parable of the
sower and is contained in verses 1-23.
• The second section is marked by the parable
of the weeds in verses 24-30 and its
interpretation in verses 36-43.
• The third section consists of verses 44-52
with the parables of the treasure, the pearl,
and the net.
44. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Parable of the Sower - Matthew 13:1-9
• The "unrealistic" point of this parable comes at the
size of the crop.
• A good crop in Palestine was considered to be ten
fold. Jesus' description of the harvest as one
hundred, sixty, and thirty fold was bound to shock the
listeners. "No way!“
• If the point is the kingdom of God, Jesus was
proclaiming that though not everybody would
accept the gospel message, for those who
did the results would be spectacular in their
lives.
45. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Thus the doubt of John the Baptist in
Matthew 11 and the rejection of Jesus
by Pharisees in chapter 12 are like
seed falling on the path and on rocky
soil
• Followers of Christ are not to fear the
rejection of his message. For those who
accept it the results will be beyond
human imagination
46. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Purpose of Parables – Matt. 13:10-17
• These have been extremely difficult verses
for the modem Western mind to understand.
• Matthew begins by placing the question of the
reason for Jesus' use of parables on the lips
of the disciples
• Jesus' reply begins by indicating that
parables allowed insiders (disciples) to
understand, but prevented outsiders from
discovering the secrets of the kingdom
47. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• To those who open their hearts and apply their minds
the parable are like a shell that opens to reveal
amazingly beautiful truths. But those who make no
effort to understand or to be open find only a shell
locked tightly shut
• This section on the purpose of the parables
explains why some have rejected Jesus and
by means of it Matthew warns us as readers
of the effort and openness that is required if
we are to enter the Kingdom.
48. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Interpretation of the Parable of the Sower
– Matt. 13:18-23
• The interpretation has some allegorical
elements
• The seed is compared to the message about
the Kingdom of God and each soil is
compared to a human circumstance reflecting
rejection or receptivity to the gospel
49. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Parable of the Weeds – Matt. 13:24-30
• The parable of the weeds appears only in
Matthew's gospel
• The parable of the weeds seems to fit
Matthew's more realistic tastes and it also
allows Jesus to address a real problem in
Matthew's church.
• The main point is that the Kingdom (and for
Matthew - the church) will have both good
(wheat) and evil (weeds) people in it The
church will have to live with the ambiguity
50. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Parables of the Mustard Seed and
Leaven - Matthew 13:31-33
• The two brief parables of the mustard
seed and leaven are technically
described as similitudes
• a similitude offers a comparison
between the kingdom and a general
truth or reality
51. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• In verse 31 the kingdom of heaven is
not like a certain mustard seed. It is like
every mustard seed.
• The listener responds, "Okay, how?"
• Jesus then makes the point -The
similitude "works" because a mustard
seed is never large - it is always small.
And the final product is always a large
bush, never a small one.
52. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The Kingdom may begin in a small way,
but its final result will be large
• The seeming weakness and smallness
of the Kingdom is preliminary. Wait until
the final results are in. Then you will see
the greatness of the Kingdom
• In a similar fashion the similitude of the
leaven points out that the Kingdom
does not appear to be doing anything.
However, that leaven is working a
growth that only later will be visible.
53. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Parables of the Kingdom: Matt 13:44-
52
• Like the parables of the mustard seed and
the leaven, those of the treasure and pearl
form a pair
• Both sets of the parable pairs share the
themes of hiddenness and smallness.
• Burying a treasure in the ground was
common in the biblical
54. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The point of the parable is not to tell us
what to do when we find treasures
hidden in a field
• The parable uses what any person in
the ancient world would have done to
illustrate how we should respond to the
discovery of the kingdom of God
55. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• In the ancient world, if a treasure was found
in a field the finder would re-bury it and
immediately take whatever steps would be
necessary to buy the field. Any price would be
worth paying in order to own the field and
thus obtain the treasure.
• In a similar fashion, it is worth any price to
become a part of the kingdom of God.
56. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The parable of the pearl makes a
similar point
• There is some evidence that pearls were
even valued more highly than gold.
• Some scholars regard this detail as
exaggeration in order to show how valuable
the kingdom is.
• Another point of comparison is the fact that
both the hidden treasure and the pearl
(because of its small size) could easily be
missed
57. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• The parable of the net, found in verses 47-50,
moves in another direction.
• The Greek word for the net describes a seine-
net that would have had floats on one edge
(the top) and weights on the other. It was
designed to sweep through a section of water
and collect all the fish bigger than the net grid
58. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Obviously, it would take in every kind of
fish without regard to their value
• Once again, the point is that the
kingdom (and the church) will collect
less than desirable characters along
with the good. However, the separation
must await the final judgment
• This parable highlights the fact that the
kingdom and the church belong to God
59. Intro to the Gospel of Matthew
• Verses 51-53 conclude this teaching section
on parables that constituted most of Matthew
13. The question, "Have you understood all
these things?" is directed both the disciples
as Jesus’ original audience and to the
readers who are Matthew’s audience.
• The life of discipleship should equip us to
recognize the complex relationship between
new and old in the kingdom