Matt 8:28-34 Devil Possession CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This is an excellent and thoroughly descriptive passage on devil possession. Mark and Luke just deal with one of these men, Matthew deals with both of them. But these are the same episode. “Demon” is not a Bible word, it’s “Greek.” The Bible word...
Matt 8:18-27 Discipleship CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage, the Lord shows us what’s required in discipleship. Discipleship can be difficult because it can require: Separation from Home – 8:19-20 Jesus had to leave heaven to come down here to save us, and that meant giving up everything (2 Cor...
Matt 8:1-17 Why Jesus Healed CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When Jesus finished the Sermon on the Mount, he came down and immediately healed three people that are mentioned individually and a host of others. He healed a leper, a centurion’s servant, and Peter’s mother-in-law and then healed all that were brought...
Matt 7:24-29 Doers and not Hearers Only CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage, Jesus compares wise men to fools. Wise men hear his words and do them. They are like a man who builds his house on a rock. The wise man’s house can withstand a violent storm because it...
Matt 7:15-23 False Prophets CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage, Jesus taught his Jewish disciples about false prophets. His admonition was: “Beware.” That means to be on guard, to be alert. Why? For one thing, false prophets are everywhere. There is a lot of information on them in the Bible....
Matt. 7:6-14 Concerns of the Kingdom CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Remember that this is a Jewish king telling his Jewish disciples about things concerning his kingdom, the kingdom of heaven. In this lesson, we will study about what Jesus told them concerning: False prophets (6); Receiving good gifts (7-11); The golden...
Matt 7:1-5 Judging CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This passage has primarily to do with one man judging others. This is excellent practical as well as spiritual advice and ought to be heeded with as much attention as the verses on salvation. Now, here’s what you need to know about judgment. Judgment...
Matt 6:24-34 You can’t serve two Masters CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO These are primarily instructions to Jews because they were overly concerned with the temporal things of life – food, drink and clothing. These were things that the Gentiles were worried about. Jesus wanted them to seek the kingdom of God...
Matt 6:16-23 Practical Spiritual Matters CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage, Jesus gave his Jewish disciples instructions on some practical spiritual matters. He taught them concerning fasting, giving, and looking. Basically, his directions can be boiled down this way. There is spiritual help in what you don’t eat, what you...
Matt 6:1-15 Alms and Prayers CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In this passage, Jesus instructed his Jewish disciples on the right motive and method for alms and prayers. Alms are voluntary gifts to aid the poor (Acts 3:2-3, Acts 10:2). You can tell that these are instructions to Jews by the context....
