Matt 11:1-15 John the Baptist CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO When John the Baptist was imprisoned for preaching [Matt 14:3] he sent two of his disciples to ask Jesus a question and Jesus used this opportunity to tell his disciples about John. In this passage we see John the Baptist’s: 1. Doubt...
In all of chapter 10, the Lord dealt with his disciples about preaching the kingdom of heaven, a Jewish kingdom over which Jesus would eventually rule. In the first part (10:1-15), he commissioned his disciples to preach the kingdom. In the second part (10:16-31), he warned them of the opposition...
Jesus warned his disciples whom he had chosen to preach the kingdom that they would meet with opposition to the kingdom along the way. While they were to prepare the Jews for his kingdom, there were many who would resist them. They’d be like sheep in the midst of wolves. So...
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...
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...
