When Jesus chose his twelve disciples and sent them out to preach, he was preparing the house of Israel for their Jewish kingdom. Remember that at this time, Israel was under Roman authority and had been under continuous foreign rule since Nebuchadnezzar attacked them in 606 BC. No where in this...
Matt 9:18-38 The Shepherd of the Sheep CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO We always have to remember in studying the book of Matthew that we are literally reading about Jesus, the Jewish Messiah, revealing himself to Israel. Though we can often glean some spiritual truths, we have to be certain to learn...
Matt 9:14-17 The Bridegroom CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIOThe disciples of John raised a question concerning fasting. They wanted to know why they and the Pharisees fasted often while the disciples of Jesus didn’t fast. So, Jesus took this opportunity not only to answer their question but also to teach them something...
Matt 9:1-13 The Great Physician CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Jesus said in verse 12, “They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.” People go to the doctor when they are sick. Therefore, we went to Jesus because we were sick. From this text we see the...
No! There are many churches that teach the doctrine of Baptismal Regeneration. And they get this doctrine from Acts 2:38. They use Acts 2:38 to prove that you must be baptized in water in order to be saved and to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Take a look...
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...
There is no such thing a being baptized IN the Holy Ghost. Oftentimes you will hear a preacher or a Christian use the phrase, “When I was baptized in the Holy Ghost.” There is nothing of the kind in the Bible. You can be “baptized BY the Holy Ghost,” or...
