Teaching the Bible. Part 3 of Matthew. We will start part 3 with the 10th Chapter of Matthew. Read verses 10:1 thru 4. Here we deal with Power from Christ and the Names of the disciples. Question. In the following verse, what are the powers that Jesus gave the disciples? Mat 10:1 And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. [Read References. 1st Cor. 12:4 thru 13, Eph. 4:11.]
Question. Do you believe that we also are able to have the same Power? Why? [Read References; 1st Titus 4:1, 2nd Titus 3:8, Hebrews 10:38, Hebrews 11:1.] Question. What keeps Christians from using this Power? Question. What are the names of the “original” 12 Disciples? Mark questions if needed. Read 10:5 thru 42. Here we deal with commandments fro Jesus and explanations from Him on the worth of them from the Father. Read 10:5 thru 7. Here we deal with the separation of Jew and Gentile. {This separation is only for a time} [Read References, Romans 1:16, 2:9 & 10, Matthew 7:6 & 15:26.] [Note; dogs: Ôïéò êõíáñéïéò [Strong’s G2952], “to the little dogs,” lap dogs, etc., the diminutive of êõùí [Strong’s G2965], a dog. The Jews, while they boasted of being the children of God, gave the name of dogs to the heathen, for their idolatry, etc.
Question. Why do you believe that Jesus commanded His disciples to go only to the Jews? Mark questions if needed. Read 10:8 thru 10. Here we deal with Power from Jesus to Disciples and total reliance on God for daily needs. Mark questions if needed. Read 10:11 thru 15. Here we deal with acceptance and rejection on Ministers and their consequences, [Ref. Gen 19:24] Question. What happened at Sodom and Gomorrah? Question. In your opinion will this take place again? Why? [Ref. Revelations 1:7, 9:17& 18] Mark questions if needed. Read Verses 10:16-35. Here we deal with warnings of persecution and hatred of unbelievers against Christians. Not being afraid of man. Question. In verse 22, what is your opinion of the statement from Jesus? Question. What does the word Endure mean to you? Question. Does this verse signify once saved always saved or is it stating something else? Why? Question. Give your interpretation of Verse 25. [Ref. Pro.1: 20-23, Pro. 8:1-5] [Isa, 51:7, 8:13, Dan 3:10 thru 18] Question. In the following verse, what are we not to fear and why? Mat 10:28 “And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.” Read 10:32 thru 36.
Here we deal with the rejection of all but God. A Spiritual and not a physical battle. Jesus sets up a gauntlet and a challenge to all. We only have two choices Jesus or the World. Question. In the next two verses what is variance and why, in your opinion, would Jesus set up divisions between families? Question. Why would members of your family become your enemies? Mat 10:35. For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.
Mat 10:36. And a man’s foes shall be they of his own household. Please read the following. This may help with your answers.
Condemning Sin in the Flesh, The Other Side Of Jesus. By Anthony Smith
Romans 8:1-8:22
Condemning Sin in the Flesh, The other side of Jesus. There has been a lot of controversy over what a Christian is supposed to do to convey the teachings of Jesus to the lost and unruelly in the world. We have been told here lately that we must be more tolerant and kind and submissive to other points of view. We are told and condemned ourselves over specific issues that have affected the Nation, region, local people and the Church as a whole. We have been subjected to anti-Christian points of view, where the world is now calling good evil and evil good. Do we as Christians judge others, No. We condemn sin in the flesh as scripture instructed us to. If we as Christians and ministers of the word don’t live up to the expectations of God to deliver the truth to a lost and dieing world, who then will? The opposition to the truth speaks of My Lord, Jesus only as the Christ of Love and understanding, but they ignore the other side of The Son of God. Jesus, the Ruler, Conquior, Debater, The Angel of Truth, Fighter of Unrighteousness, and the Rebuker of Sin and corruption. They ignore Jesus the Warier and punisher of evil, the destroyer of the anti Christ, false prophet and beast. Jesus came to this world as a Lamb, the next time He will not come submissive or tame, He will not come as a Baby in swaddling clothing, He will not come in a manger, He will not come in piece, but He will come as the Avenging Angel of Revelations. With Power and Great Glory. The Glory that He had prior to Bethlehem. With Power and Great Glory, a warier of renound, a warier of Righteousness, a warier, with the backing of the Father and Power of the Holy Ghost. Will there be faith on the earth when He returns? A question that we all should ask ourselves. Will there be men and women of integrity and morals on this planet of sin? Mel Gibson produced a film of extraordinary quality of the murder of Jesus; maybe He should also make a film based on the return of our savior at Armageddon. True, Jesus died for our sins, but we as Christians, no longer serve a, suffering, dieing Messiah (Hebrew), we serve the risen, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, The reigning King Jesus, alive and well, sitting on the right hand of Power. We serve the one, whose vesture is dipped in blood, riding a white stallion, weal-ding the sword of the Lord God Almighty. Who shall return with our Lord at the time of His Victory, will it be of those that stood the greatest test of faith in this life, will it be those of great courage in times of adversity? The Bible doesn’t state, but I pray that some of us today, in this time, in this era of global change, are found worthy to ride with Him, whose coming will mark, the end of sin and corruption. The survival of mans soul is at stake, the future of our loved ones and enemies is at a turning point. The spirit of anti-Christ is abounding every where, nation to nation, in our schools, government, politics, neighborhoods, there’s no where you can go without hearing anti Christian, anti Jewish comments. Can this world last much longer, have we become so lax in our studies that we can discern the signs of the seasons but miss the signs of the times? Romans 8; 16, should give us all a reason and a passion to fulfill the commission that Jesus left to us. “ The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” We are not hear on this earth to make a name for ourselves, but we are hear to make the name of Jesus, stand out to the world and herald a new age to come, where all sin and unrighteousness, will be defeated forever. “ For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” Rom.8; 14. So let us all rejoice in the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father, we are who we are by the grace of God. Hold on Children, for our redeemer still liveth and shall return to deliver us from the destruction to come. Glory be to God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen. References Romans 8:1-22, Revelations, the battle of Armageddon. Read Verses 37 thru 42. Here we see a separation from those that believe and those that truly believe. Being able to make a commitment to Jesus. Question. In the next verse Jesus isn’t telling us not to Love or Honor our parents. In your opinion, what is He saying? Mat 10:37 He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Mark questions if needed.
Read, Matthew 11:1 thru 30. (A definition; Woe, An expression of grief or indignation.)
In chapter 11 we deal with the Divinity of Jesus, John the Baptist in prison, warnings to the churches and cities, and the Authority of Jesus from the Father. Verses 1 thru 6 deal with the proclamation of Jesus to the Disciples of John on His True Identity as Messiah. Mark questions if needed. Read, Verses 7 thru 14. Verses 7 thru 14 deal with the nature of John the Baptist and to His true identity. [Read Ref. Isa 40:3 thru 8] [Matthew 11:12 reference, Luke 16:16] [Ref. Read. Ezek. 2:5, 3:10 & 3:11] Read, Verses 15 thru 19. Verses 15 thru 19 deal with the differences between Jesus and John the Baptist. Mark questions if needed. (Definition, Upbraid; to scold; reproach; reprimand.) Read, Verses 20 thru 24 . Verses 20 thru 24 deal with the reprimand of the cities by Jesus.
Read, Verses 25 thru 30. Verses 25 thru 30 deal with the Love of Jesus for His Father and His willingness to be a Shepard to all who will come to Him. Mark questions if needed. This is the end of part 3 of Matthew. If you have questions on any part, write them down and submit them to me. In part 4 we will start with Chapter 12 of Matthew. Take your time and enjoy studying the scriptures. A.R.Smith Sermons International, A Voice for Christ.
