Matthew 9:14-34 "Stuck in the Middle"

This is the continuation of the 10 miracles that show the heart of God.

There are 4 different types of people here who are at a point of indecision in their hearts of who Jesus really is. However, Jesus has no interest in keeping the traditions of men. Jesus came to bring a new covenant. The old covenant of law versus the new covenant of what Jesus has done. Extending grace to us on the basis of faith not on the basis of doing. It is easier for us to follow a man-made religion than to walk in faith as a disciple of Jesus. Faith will be rewarded. This is God’s heart.

In this season, we may feel like we are stuck in something, so here are applications for spiritual growth:

  1. Be willing to let Jesus do something new and fresh in your life.

  2. We need to stop being afraid and just keep on believing. Faith.

  3. No matter the cost, no matter the crowd, we are going to reach out with all we have and touch Jesus.

  4. Learn two words; “Yes, Lord.'“

Scripture References:

Mark 5

Leviticus 26:12

Malachi 4:2

Number 15:38

Matthew 9:1-13 "Authentic Authority

We are surrounded by counterfeits. There is an element of truth in a counterfeit, but it is not authentic. Matthew labors hard in his writings so that anyone who reads his account, it will prove undeniably that Jesus is the promised Messiah. 3 points to focus on are faith, forgiveness and fellowship.

5 points to focus on from Jesus are:

  1. That you may know.

  2. The Son of man is the Lord of the Sabbath.

  3. He has authority and power on earth to forgive sin.

  4. No ceremony, no show, Jesus only says rise and walk.

  5. Jesus heals in front of everyone publicly.

Jesus authenticates his authority by not only forgiving sin but also healing. Disease and sin were inseparable to the Scribes of the day. That is why the Scribes said within themselves that this was blasphemy, but Jesus read their thoughts. Religion loves to create obstacles to the truth. Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God.

Matthew 8:18-34 "Be a Disciple (a follower, not a fan)"

What is a disciple? It is defined as a devoted disciplined learner. How Jesus reveals God’s heart is that on His heart is the desire to make disciples. 269 times the word disciple is used in the Bible. The word Christian is used only 3 times. The New Testament is written by disciples for disciples.

Key points in this Study:

  1. It is knowing Jesus and knowing who He is.

  2. We need to prioritize Him first, not our will be done but His.

  3. We have God’s word. It is the anchor to our soul as we build on this rock.

  4. Who do we cry out to in a storm? What wakes Him up is the cry of His disciples.

  5. We will suffer rejection. Live in hopeful anticipation that one life you touch will be changed.

Here Jesus makes clear the cost of discipleship. This is a ‘me first’ culture we live in. As disciples we need to remember that this earth is not our home, we are citizens of Heaven. This is the heart of a disciple. This is our abundant life.

Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.

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Matthew 8:1-17 "Jesus says...I am willing"

Miracle 1: The Leper

Miracle 2: The Centurion’s Servant

Miracle 3: The Mother In-Law of Peter

Miracle 4: The casting out of demons and healing the sick

The Sermon on the Mount ends, Jesus comes down from the mountain and great multitudes followed Him. Then behold, a leper comes to Jesus, and asks “are you willing to heal me?” We ask this same question today. “Jesus, are you willing to make beauty from ashes in my life, are You willing to heal, me?”

Anyone whosoever will fall at the feet of Jesus, He will heal them. This is the heart of God. Faith makes Jesus marvel. “As you have believed, so let it be done for you.”

4 practical take away examples that show God’s heart are:

  1. There are no untouchables to God

  2. There are no political lines to Jesus

  3. God has a heart for both men and women

  4. There are no little things to God

Life changing inspirational truths are referenced and located in this week’s Study Guide.

Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.

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Matthew 7:15-29 "Kingdom Culture" Part 10

One word is focused on in this study, the word '“beware.”

3 Warnings:

  1. Beware of who we follow

  2. Beware of who we imitate

  3. Beware of who we build our lives upon

11 time in 11 verses in the New Testament we are given the warning to “watch out for false prophets.” There is no other gospel. Notice in these warnings that “they” come to us we do not go to them. It is our responsibility to be Bereans, checking that the word preached is accurate. This means that we need to know our Bibles. Having His word written on our hearts. This is our compass. Do not build foolishly.

Be wise. Be watchful. You will know them by their fruits.

Life changing inspirational truths are referenced and located in this week’s Study Guide.

Accept today God’s free gift of salvation. Call upon the name of the Lord and be saved. Seek Him while He can still be found. His evidence is all around us. How is your heart? If you have questions, need someone to talk to or would just like to say hi, contact us.

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May God increase your faith and may the peace that surpasses all understanding overwhelm your soul.

God bless your journey.