Matthew (Part Eight)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 11/4/1981
We should not seek material rewards under the New Covenant, though God may sometimes bless us physically. Our focus should be on spiritual rewards.
Matthew (Part Seven)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 10/28/1981
Jesus, showing the spirit of the law, warns against rash divorces, taking oaths, invoking God's name frivolously, realizing that a covenant is binding.
Matthew (Part Six)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 9/16/1981
Those who are meek are capable of anger but keep it under control. They are humble, open-minded, willing to listen, don't jump to conclusions, and aren't defensive.
Matthew (Part Five)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 9/9/1981
The word 'blessed' in the Beatitudes means happy from within, not dependent on circumstances. It comes from having God's spirit and hope for the future.
Matthew (Part Four)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 9/2/1981
Matthew's encapsulation of the Beatitudes, the essence of Jesus Christ's teaching, contains the foundation of His teaching through the entirety of His ministry.
Matthew (Part Three)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/29/1981
Jesus resisted Satan with the knowledge of God, resisting appeals to vanity, using power selfishly resisting to lust of the flesh, eyes, and pride of life.
Matthew (Part Two)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/22/1981
Jesus' 28 'missing' years were spent maturing, studying, and gaining life experience to equip Him as a high priest who could relate to human struggles.
Matthew (Part One)
Bible Study/Sermon; Given 7/15/1981
Matthew wrote his account with the Jews in mind, repeatedly saying, 'This was done to fulfill the prophets,' emphasizing the law and the Kingdom of God.