Matthew 8; Lesson 9

Chuck's study this week:

Lesson    9

Passage Matthew 8

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Healing Sickness – Jesus responds to needs and heals (Matthew 8:1-17) a. Cleansing of leprosy with instructions to show privately to priest (1-4) b. Centurion’s compassion and faith; Kingdom of Heaven is comprised of like faith(5-13) c. Peter’s house healing mother-in-law and demon possessed (14-17)

Requirements – Jesus followers No Ties with new priorities (Matthew 8:18-22) a. Challenge to teacher wishing to follow (18-20) b. Challenge to priorities of those wishing to follow (21-22)

Claim in Storm – Jesus challenges faith (Matthew 8:23-27) a. Storm causes fear bringing disciples to wake Jesus with request to be saved (23-25) b. Jesus rebukes storm bringing calm and chastises disciples for little faith (26-27)

Recognition – Jesus casts out demons; challenging our comfort (Matthew 8:28-34) a. Demon possessed recognized Jesus as Son of God (28-29) b. Jesus drives demons to herd of pigs (30-32) c. Town people pleaded with Jesus to leave (33-34)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Healing Sickness – Jesus responds to needs and heals	Matthew 8:1-17
Requirements – Jesus followers No Ties with new priorities	Matthew 8:18-22
Claim in Storm – Jesus challenges faith	Matthew 8:23-27
Recognition – Jesus casts out demons; challenging our comfort	Matthew  8:28-34

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

Jesus demonstrates authority heals, casts out demons challenges faith priorities

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that Jesus loves and responds to pleas for help with our life circumstances.

Specific Application Questions

	1.       How to we come to Jesus; in what ways do we demonstrate our faith?
	2.       In what priority to we place our walk with Jesus; what needs to change?
	3.       When troubles come; where is Jesus?
	4.       Where is the sin the drags us down; how do you rely on Jesus to purge the sin?

Principles to Remember

	Jesus is the great physician for those who come to him
	Jesus wants first place in our lives.
	Jesus is claim in the storm.
	Even the devil recognizes Jesus; he wants us to ignore Jesus

 

Matthew 7; Lesson 8

John's study this week:

Content

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

Matthew 7

1. Matthew 7: 1 - 6 Do not judge, or you too will be judged, for in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.

2. Matthew 7: 7 – 8 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened.
3. Matthew 7:9 – 12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
4. Matthew 7:13 - 14 “Enter through the narrow gate, for wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it, but small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
5. Matthew 7:15 - 20 Watch out for false prophets;  By their fruit you will recognize them.
6. Matthew 7:21 – 23 Only those who do the will of the Father will enter heaven; not false disciples.
7. Matthew 7:24 – 27 He who hears and obeys Christ’s words is like the man who built his house on a foundation on the rock (who is Jesus), whose house will stand amidst trials and storms unlike the foolish man who does not heed Christ’s commands who is like a man who builds his house on the sand, who will not stand in the day of trial.
8. Matthew 7:28 – 29 The crowds were amazed because Jesus taught with true Godly authority, not as their teachers of the law did.

Divisions

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

1. Matthew 7:1 – 6 Jesus teaches on judgment and discernment.

Application: How secret is secret? Is it the law or merely guidelines to experiencing God’s blessing?

2. Matthew 7:7 – 12 Jesus teaches more on prayer giving a pattern to follow:  Ask, Seek & Knock, and the giving nature of God.

Application: Which of these is holding you back from experiencing God’s best for you?

3. Matthew 7:13 - 23 The God standard:  Jesus teaches on living by faith so we need not live worried or have anxiety.

Application: How is worry holding you back?

4. Matthew 7:24 – 29 Faith in Christ and obedience to Christ allows us to build our lives on Jesus as a strong foundation against the storms of life.

Application: When storms come, is your life built Christ the solid foundation?

Subject Sentence

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

Lives built on Christ yields discernment, and answered prayer life.

Aim

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

TCTATS: To cause the audience to focus on Christ’s teaching on pray and to always and continually and with perseverance to  ask, seek and knock.

Matthew 6 ; Lesson 7

Chuck's lesson this week:

Lesson     7

Passage Matthew 6

 Content (List of Topics or Events)

Our method for doing Good Works can lead to Righteous Rewards (Matthew 6:1-8) a. Don’t do righteous as to be seen; if you do that’s your reward (1) b. Don’t call out helping needy; done in secret has heavenly reward  (2-4) c. Don’t pray for others; pray in secret and heavenly rewards follow; Our Father knows (5-8)

Jesus gives instruction on Prayer and Righteous Living (Matthew 6:9-24) a. Instruction with model prayer (9-13) b. Forgiveness towards others (14-15) c. Fasting in secret (16-18)  d. Correct treasure; don’t let money be a master (19-21) e. Eye and light keep us from unhealthy darkness (22-23)

Put Aside Worry; seek righteousness (Matthew 6:25-34) a. Don’t worry about life our Heaven Father cares (25-27) b. Don’t worry about clothes or food; have faith (28-32) c. Make it a priority to see after the things of God (33-34)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Our method for doing Good Works can lead to Righteous Rewards	Matthew 6:1-8
Jesus gives instruction on Prayer and Righteous Living	Matthew 6:9-24
Put Aside Worry; seek righteousness	Matthew 6:25-34

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

Jesus instructs that Godly attitude and priorities lead to righteous rewards

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that our approach to living, doing God’s will and our priorities can lead to our Heavenly Father’s generous reward.

Specific Application Questions

	1.       What is your attitude when you do good for others?
	2.       Where is your treasure?
	3.       What things could you turn over to God that cause you stress?
	4.

Principles to Remember

	God looks at our attitude
	Where our treasure is, there is our heart.
	Our heavenly Father know what we need before we ask.

 

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?
	3.
	4.

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.