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Matthew: The Transfiguration And Voice From Heaven Nov 07, 2023

Jesus, Moses, and Elijah met on the mountaintop. One's face radiated with divine light. The others did not.

Moses and Elijah were no slouches - these were titans of Jewish history, the very embodiment of the law and the prophets. And yet, when standing next to Jesus, they paled. It was Christ alone that the Father referred to, saying "This is my Son, listen to Him" in Matthew 17.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What was the 'transfiguration,' and why did Jesus undergo it?

B) Why did Moses and Elijah appear, and what did they talk about?

C) What was Peter's mistake, and what forgiveness did he receive?

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Matthew: The Gates Of Hell Oct 27, 2023

This was a very wicked region.

In the time of Christ, Caesarea Phillipi was the 'red light district.' It was filled with pagan people doing pagan things. And yet, this is where Jesus took His disciples in Matthew 16. Why? That will be the focus of today's study.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did Jesus travel to the region known as Hell's gates?

B) What did He teach His disciples when they got there?

C) Why did Jesus say "on this rock I will build my church?"

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Matthew: The Sermon On The Mount Oct 20, 2023

It is the most famous sermon ever preached - the 'sermon on the mount.'

In Matthew 5, Jesus starts this sermon with a series of blessings (or beatitudes). What were these blessings all about? And how were they received by hurting, downtrodden people who were used to the legalism of the Pharisees?

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) How do the blessings of Matthew 5 contrast to the woes of Matthew 23?

B) Who was Christ's audience for this particular sermon?

C) What does it mean to be 'salt' and 'light' in the world around us?

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Matthew: The 12 Apostles Oct 07, 2023

Who were the 12 Apostles?

Well, they're not the sort of men you would expect. They weren't the sort of men that anyone would expect. Fishermen, a tax collector, a Judas - from an earthly perspective, this was an unlikely bunch. And yet, Christ chose them to be His friends and ambassadors. What can we learn from their service?

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What is the difference between a 'disciple' and an 'apostle?'

B) What warnings did Jesus give to His apostles before sending them out?

C) What unique responsibilities were the apostles given?

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Matthew: The Faith Of The Roman Centurion Sep 29, 2023

Pharisees hated Jesus. This Roman Centurion did not.

Throughout the New Testament, the Pharisees antagonized our Savior. They accused and berated Him at every turn. Conversely, there are seven Roman Centurions in the New Testament - and each is portrayed in a more positive light. How can this be?

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did Jesus 'marvel' at the faith of the Centurion?

B) What stood out about the Centurion's request?

C) What warning did Jesus give the Jews in Matthew 8?

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Matthew: The Temptation Of Jesus Christ Sep 22, 2023

Does the devil think that he can win? In Matthew 4, Jesus is led out into the wilderness, where He was tempted for forty days by the devil. What did the devil think he was going to accomplish? And what was the Father's purpose in allowing His Son to undergo this?

Other Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What was the object of each of the three temptations?

B) Why did Jesus refer to Scripture at each opportunity?

C) How was Christ's temptation related to Adam's in Genesis 3?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt

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Matthew: The Baptism Of Jesus Christ Sep 11, 2023

If baptism is for SINNERS, then why was JESUS baptized?
In Matthew 3, Jesus asked John to baptize him. That blew John's mind. And so, John told Him that it was the other way around - that Christ needed to baptize him! John knew that Jesus had no sins that He needed to repent of, and no need to be 'washed clean.'
So why did Jesus insist on being baptized? That will be today's focus.
Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What sort of baptism was John doing by the Jordan River?
B) Were John's baptism the same as our modern, church age baptisms?
B) Why did Jesus say His baptism would 'fulfill all righteousness?'