Matthew 22:15-23:39; Lesson 23

Chuck's study this week:

Lesson    23

Passage Matthew 22:15-23:39

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Pharisees and Sadducee questions aim to trap Jesus, but teach Government responsibility, resurrection truth and life’s love commands (Matthew 22:15-41) a. Pharisee question Jesus about tax – Truth render to those it is owed Government and God (22:15-22) b. Sadducee question relationships in resurrection – Truth God is God of Living not dead (22:23-33) c. Sadducees and Pharisee question which is greatest command – Truth love God with all heart, mind and soul and neighbor as yourself (22:34-41)

Jesus question Pharisees about Messiah – Whose Son is he? Is he Lord ?(Matthew 22:42-46) a. The Messiah question and response - David. (22:41-42) b. The Messiah as David’s Lord and Son  - an unanswered question (22:43-46)

Jesus instruction and pronounces judgment truths and curse (Matthew 23:1-39) a.  Listen and act on sound teaching (23:1-3a) b. Jesus followers  aren’t after places of respect or names, but being humble servants (23:3b-12) c. Seven Woes and truths (23:13-32) d. Curse on those who in religion persecute righteous. (23:33-39)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Pharisees and Sadducee questions aim to trap Jesus, but teach Government responsibility, resurrection truth and life’s love commands	Matthew 22:15-41
Jesus question Pharisees about Messiah – Whose Son is he? Is he Lord ?	Matthew 22:42-46
Jesus instruction and pronounces judgment truths and curse	Matthew 23:1-39

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

Pharisee and Sadducee trap question bring truths, woes and curse

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To learn that the Loving God with heart, mind and soul and our neighbor as our self is the foundation of life in Christ; it should impact desire of life and we have a God that is the God of life.

Specific Application Questions

	1.       How do you demonstrate whole hearted love?
	2.       In what ways to you demonstrate Jesus as Lord of your life?
	3.       What woes would Jesus pronounce on you?

Principles to Remember

	Love God with heart, mind and soul.
	Jesus is the Son of God our Messiah
	Being religious is not necessarily being holy.

Genesis 29 - 31; Lesson 23

Chuck's study this week:

Lesson     23

Passage Genesis 29-31

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jacob works for wife(s) – Leah and Rachel (Genesis 29:1-30) a. Encounter with Laban’s Shepherds (1-8) b. Rachel and agreement with Laban for daughter (9-21) c. Laban’s substitution of Leah (22-26) d. Laban’s deal for Rachel (27-30)

Jacob’s wives deliver 12 sons and daughter – the nation of Israel (Genesis 29:31-30:25a) a. Leah’s children – Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah (29:31-35) b. Bilhah substitute for Rachel  sons – Dan, Naphtali (30:1-8) c. Leah’s servant Zipah – Gad, Asher (9-13 d. Leah has: Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah (14-21) e. Rachel has Joseph (22-25a)

Jacob wages – wealth in Livestock (Genesis 30:25b-43) a. Jacob request to leave and Laban’s wage deal (25b-34) b. Jacob prospers with strong flock (35-43)

Jacob leaves Laban departs for Father Isaac’s home – treaty with Laban (Genesis 31) a. Laban’s sons and Laban’s attitude noticed (31:1-2) b. Jacob and family pack up to leave (3-21) c. Laban pursues Jacob and confronts him (22-35) d. Jacob confronts Laban (36-43) e. Covenant established between Jacob and Laban (43-55)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Jacob works for wife(s) – Leah and Rachel	Genesis 29:1-30
Jacob’s wives deliver 12 sons and daughter – the nation of Israel	Genesis 29:31-30:25a
Jacob wages – wealth in Livestock	Genesis 30:25b-43
Jacob leaves Laban departs for Father Isaac’s home – treaty with Laban	Genesis 31

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

Jacob works for wives, builds family, wealth; returns from Laban

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

To Learn that God uses circumstances to discipline and build the character He desires in us.

Specific Application Questions

	1.       What deceptions have you encountered and how do you allow God to work?
	2.       How has God blessed you with family?
	3.       In what ways does God reward you through your labors?
	4.       Where could you be at peace with those who may mistreat you?

Principles to Remember

	God wants us to demonstrate our love for our spouse.
	Our children are a gift from God.
	Our wages are from God.
	Live at peace with those who treat us well and those who mistreat us.