Matthew 5:16 - 48; Lesson 6

John's study this week:

Content

(In your own words, summarize passages into sentences. Goal of 12 – 15 sentences)

Matthew 5:17 - 48

1. Matthew 5: 17 – 18 Christ declares that he has come to fulfill the whole law not abolish it.

2. Matthew 5:19 – 20 Anyone who sets aside part of the Law will be considered least in the kingdom, and whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven so unless your righteousness is true you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
3. Matthew 5:21 – 24 Christ declares that murder, even anger toward a bro or sister will be subject to judgment, so reconcile yourself to those before coming to the throne of Jesus.
4. Matthew 5:25 – 26 Settle legal matters quickly with those who legal issues with you.
5. Matthew 5:27 – 28 Christ declares that our attitude toward lust is a heart issue comparable to the sin of adultery.
6. Matthew 5:29 – 30 Christ teaches us through figure of speech to guard our heart through the power of the Word and Holy Spirit to keep us pure.
7. Matthew 5:31 – 32 Christ explains that though the Law toward divorce stands, he explains that divorce on grounds other than for sexual immorality makes the wife an victim of adultery.
8. Matthew 5:33 – 37 Keep your oath; a simple ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ will do; just do what you say you’ll do.
9. Matthew 5:38 – 42 On ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth’ (Exodus 21:24) Christ teaches us to resist the temptation to resent insult and seek retaliation for slight.
10. Matthew 5:43 – 48 Jesus tell us that all of mankind is made by God and should be considered our neighbors and as such love them.

Divisions

(Summarize main groupings of thoughts. Goal of 2, 3 or 4 divisions. ID passages covered)

1. Matthew 5:17 – 20 Jesus’ and disciples’ relationship to the Law and righteousness.

Application: Which of the Old Testament Law do you need the Holy Spirit’s help with?

2. Matthew 5:21 – 48 Jesus teaches with authority on the true interpretation of the law.

Application: Which of these laws do you have trouble following?

 

Subject Sentence

(Summarizing the Divisions into one sentence – ten words or less):

Jesus teaches on the Law in its true meanings.

 

Aim
(A main teaching point for the overall study of the passages):

TCTATS: To cause the audience to understand Christ’s teaching on Old Testament law and the attitude of our hearts in relation to them.

Matthew 5:1 - 16; Lesson 5

Chuck's study this week:

Lesson     5

Passage Matthew 5:1-16

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus teaches blessed truths and rewards (Matthew 5:1-12) a. The crowds and teaching (1-2) b. Inward traits - Poor in Spirit, Mourn, Hunger and thirst for Righteousness (3-6) b. Outward actions – Merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, Persecuted for righteousness sake (7-10) c. Our Attitude -Rejoice and be glad (8-11)

Jesus teaches about our role as preservative and example (Matthew 5:13-16) a. Salt of Earth remains pure (13) b. Light as a beacon to others glorifying God our Father (14-16)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jesus teaches blessed truths and rewards	Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus teaches about our role as preservative and example	Matthew 5:13-16

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus teaches disciples – truths, rewards, salt role and light example

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that Jesus followers must be humble before God with heart for Him and reflect our Heavenly Father to the world.

Specific Application Questions

	1.       In what ways do you humble yourself and reflect the heart of God in your life?
	2.       How do you bring a zest for God to others?
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Principles to Remember

	Christians reflect God with a heart that longs for Him and His desires for this world
	We are called to be preservatives and encourage others to follow Christ

Matthew 4 - Lesson 4

John's study this week:

Content

(In your own words, summarize passages into sentences. Goal of 12 – 15 sentences)

Matthew 4

1. Matthew 4:1 – 2 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil, and after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.

2. Matthew 4:3 - 4 The devil then approached Jesus saying first, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” To which Jesus replied, “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
3. Matthew 4:5 – 7 Second the devil took Jesus to the highest point on the temple and said, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down and the angels will save you.” To which Jesus replied, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
4. Matthew 4:8 – 11 Third, the devil took Jesus to a mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor and said “All this I will give you, if you will bow down and worship me.” To which Jesus responded, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” Following which the devil left and angels came to Jesus and ministered to his needs.
5. Matthew 4:12 – 16 When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galile, then leaving Nazareth, Jesus moved to Capernaum, thus fulfilling what the prophet Isaiah said, “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned.”
6. Matthew 4:17 – 17 Here is where Jesus began his public ministry preaching, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
7. Matthew 4:18 – 20 One day as Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Peter and Andrew who were fishermen, casting a net into the lake, to who he called “Come, follow me, and I will send you out to fish for people.” And at once the brothers left their nets and followed Jesus.
8. Matthew 4:21 – 22 Walking on, Jesus saw two other brothers, also fishermen, James and John, who were in a boat with their father Zebedee, so Jesus called to them, so they left the boat and their father and followed him.
9. Matthew 4:23 – 24 So Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people and news about Jesus throughout Syria, and people came to Jesus with people who were ill, those suffering in pain, those demon-possessed, those having seizures, and those paralyzed; and he healed them.
10. Matthew 4:25 Large crowds from Galilee, the Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea and the region across the Jordan all followed him.

Divisions

(Summarize main groupings of thoughts. Goal of 2, 3 or 4 divisions. ID passages covered)

1. Matthew 4:1 – 11 The Jesus is tempted by the devil, responds by faith with scripture.

Application: How have you responded when tempted in the lust of the flesh, pride of life and the lust of the eyes .

2. Matthew 4:12 – 17 Fulfilling Isaiah’s prophesy and following John the Baptist’s arrest, Jesus begins his public ministry, preaching repentance for the kingdom of heaven is near.

Application: Facing possible persecution, are you ready to take up your cross and follow Jesus?

3. Matthew 4:18 – 22 Jesus recruits his first four disciples, Peter, Andres, James and John.

Application: Are you ready to follow these example of these fishermen in acting upon Jesus calling us to follow Him and do the work he calls us to do?

4. Matthew 4:23 – 25 Jesus ministry comprises teaching, preaching the good news and healing the sick and hurting.

Application: How is Jesus calling you to serve… to teach, to preach, and to serve those physically or spiritually sick?

Subject Sentence

(Summarizing the Divisions into one sentence – ten words or less):

Overcoming temptation Jesus teaches preaches and ministers to the sick.

Aim

(A main teaching point for the overall study of the passages):

TCTATS: To cause the audience to see that we have a Savior in Jesus, who has been tempted as we have and as such can relate to what we go through, and us to Him.

Matthew 3 - Lesson 3

Chuck's study this week:

Lesson     3

Passage Matthew 3

Content (List of Topics or Events)

John Preaching and Baptizing for Repentance (3:1-6) a. John’s preaching repentance in wilderness (1-3) b. John’s preaching attire and audience (4-6)

John calls for Pharisees and Sadducees Repentance – lineage doesn’t make you Godly (3:7-10) a. John’s call to product fruit in those who want to be in God’s family (7-8) b. John saying earthly family line doesn’t count for salvation (9-10)

John points to Jesus – Jesus comes and is Baptized and receives Heavenly Father’s Commendation (3:11-17) a. John describes Jesus baptism and result for those who reject (11-12) b. Jesus humbles himself for John’s baptism (13-15) c. Jesus receive Heavenly Father’s commendation for submission to baptism (16-17)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
John Preaching and Baptizing for Repentance	Matthew 3:1-6
John calls for Pharisees and Sadducees Repentance – lineage doesn’t make you Godly	Matthew 3:7-10
John points to Jesus – Jesus comes and is Baptized and receives Heavenly Father’s Commendation	Matthew 3:11-17

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

John preaches and baptizes for Jewish repentance; Jesus baptized

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that to be saved we must personally repent and bear fruit; our lineage doesn’t save us and without a life change (repentance) it can lead to destruction.

Specific Application Questions

	1.       In what ways are we being called to repent?
	2.       How are we making a personal commitment daily to walk with Christ?
	3.       Where are reflecting God’s will in obedience; what specific things do I need to change?

Principles to Remember

	All have sinned and need to act; repentance is an individual act
	Bearing fruit is the nature of a Christian
	Are we daily making the decision to walk and reflect Christ in us.