Playlist: Matthew, Book of (topic)
Matthew (Part Fifteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Matthew is presented as a well-organized and systematic account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. In chapter 1, the genealogy of Jesus Christ is detailed, along with events prior to His birth involving Joseph, Mary, and angelic visitations. Chapter 2 covers the birth of Jesus Christ and the surrounding …
Matthew (Part One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Matthew, one of the synoptic Gospels alongside Mark and Luke, presents a detailed account of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, often seen together with the other two to provide a fuller picture of events. Matthew contains 1,068 verses, reproducing 606 of the 661 verses found in Mark, and includes additional …
Matthew (Part Nineteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the Book of Matthew, Chapter 13, beginning at verse 44, a parable unfolds about a man discovering buried treasure in a field. This treasure, hidden due to the frequent wars in Palestine where families buried their valuables for safety, represents the Kingdom of God. The man, a tenant farmer working the field, upon finding …
Matthew (Part Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the Book of Matthew, Chapter 2 reveals the early life of Jesus Christ with significant events and reactions from various groups. Herod, driven by hatred and hostility, ordered the killing of children under two years of age in Jerusalem, fearing Jesus would threaten his future. This contrasts with the indifference of the …
Matthew (Part Twenty-Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe apostles' inability to drive out the demon teaches that faith is not a constant factor; it will deteriorate if it not exercised through prayer and fasting.
Matthew (Part Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Matthew is systematically organized, reflecting the precise mind of its author, a former tax collector who understood orderliness through accounting. At the outset, Matthew establishes Jesus' claim to the throne with His legal genealogy, followed by events preceding and surrounding His birth, and then a significant …
Matthew (Part Fourteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Matthew provides profound insights into the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. In Matthew 9:2, Jesus' words imply a deep connection between healing and the forgiveness of sin, reflecting a belief prevalent in both the Old Testament and during His time that sickness and disease were often seen as direct results of …
Matthew (Part Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the Book of Matthew, chapter 3 introduces the preaching of John the Baptist and the announcement of Jesus Christ just prior to the start of His ministry of proclaiming the gospel of the Kingdom of God. A significant event in this chapter is the baptism of Jesus Christ, where He was immersed in water, as indicated by His …
Matthew (Part Twenty-Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the Book of Matthew, Chapter 21, Jesus enters Jerusalem amid great acclaim, marking His final approach to the events that would unfold. He enters on the 10th day of the first month, aligning with the selection of the Passover lamb, and is later sacrificed on the 14th day, fulfilling the symbolic types of the Passover. …
Matthew (Part Ten)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the book of Matthew, particularly in chapters 5 through 7, Jesus lays down fundamental laws and principles for the conduct and behavior of His followers. Matthew arranges these teachings topically, compiling the sayings and teachings of Jesus Christ over a long period rather than from a single sermon. This collection, often …
Matthew (Part Thirty-One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughReturning to the book of Matthew, chapter 26, we revisit verse 13 and clarify a previous discussion. In Matthew 26:6-13, a woman pours expensive ointment on Jesus' head while He is at dinner in Simon's home. Initially, it was suggested that the accounts in Matthew 26, Mark 14, John 12, and Luke 7 might describe the same event. …
Matthew (Part Twenty)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the Book of Matthew, chapter 15 is divided into significant sections that highlight key events and teachings of Jesus Christ. This chapter can be aptly titled "Clean and Unclean" and "The Feeding of the 4,000," reflecting its primary themes. The initial segment, spanning the first nine verses, addresses a profound religious …
Matthew (Part Twelve)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the Book of Matthew, chapter 7, verses 15 through 20, Jesus warns of false prophets and wolves in sheep's clothing, emphasizing that their fruits will reveal their true nature. These false teachings can manifest in various detrimental ways within a congregation, leading to a focus on externals, negatives, liberalism, or a …
Matthew (Part Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the Book of Matthew, Jesus delivers profound teachings through the Beatitudes and other lessons, emphasizing the characteristics and challenges of a righteous life. In Matthew 23:23, He rebukes the scribes and Pharisees for neglecting the weightier matters of the law, which include judgment, mercy, and faith, highlighting …
Matthew (Part Twenty-Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Pharisees were missing a sense of proportion, avoiding sin, but not lightening the burdens of their flocks by applying justice, mercy, and faith.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem fulfilled prophecies. The crowds welcoming Jesus were actually choosing the Paschal Lamb of God on Abib/Nisan 10.
Matthew (Part Twenty-One)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Pharisees and Sadducees, who normally opposed each other, joined forces against their common enemy, Jesus. They should have recognized Him as the Messiah.
Matthew (Part Eight)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIn the Book of Matthew, the concept of reward is a significant theme, particularly highlighted in various chapters. In Matthew 6, it is emphasized that God, who sees in secret, will reward openly for the right kind of service, as noted in verses 4, 6, and 18. This principle of divine reward for faithful service is not merely an …
Matthew (Part Twenty-Six)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughTrue greatness does not come from dominance but from serving with the attitude of a slave. Willingness to sacrifice self is the secret to success.
Matthew (Part Sixteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughMatthew 11 focuses upon the ruminations of John the Baptist, who, even though he was close to Christ, may have misunderstood the nature of Christ's mission.
Matthew (Part Seven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus, 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 Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe 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 Eleven)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughLife consists of a series of choices, often a dilemma of a pleasurable choice on one hand and a difficult choice (that produces more growth) on the other.
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 1): The Mustard Seed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Bible, in both parables and prophecies, interprets itself and remains consistent in its use of symbols. We cannot arbitrarily attach meaning to symbols.
Matthew (Part Thirty)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe events in Matthew 24 parallel the six seals of Revelation 6 and the seventh seal of Revelation 7, showing a definite chronological progression.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Five)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus contrasts the enormity of what we are forgiven to what we forgive others. Our forgiveness is directly connected with our forgiveness of our brother.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Four)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThose who are mature should be able to endure the slights of the immature, being circumspect not to lead anyone into sin through our careless example.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Two)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe transfiguration prefigured the Kingdom of God, with the disciples only seeing Jesus in the end, showing salvation is through Him alone.
Matthew (Part Eighteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIf we ask God for protection from demonic influence, we cannot sit back passively; Satan always counterattacks. Evil must be displaced with good.
Matthew (Part Seventeen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughJesus didn't break the Sabbath, but he did break extra-legal fanatical human custom applied to the Sabbath apart from God's Law.
Four Views of Christ (Part 5)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLuke's gospel portrays Christ as the son of man, the high priest of man, and the savior of man, having all the feelings, compassions, and aspirations of man.
The W's and H's of Meditation (Part Six)
Sermon by David F. MaasThe admonition to remember is one of the most dominant themes in both Testaments. James teaches that the most important project is the cultivation of our minds.
Mark: Stupid, Unbelieving Disciples
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughMark's gospel describes the miraculous transformation of the disciples, who began with slow comprehension, into faithful, mature apostles and fishers of men.
Four Views of Christ (Part 3)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe dominant emphasis of Matthew is the kingly qualities of Jesus as a descendant of the royal house of David, representing the Lion of Judah.
Four Views of Christ (Part 2)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Gospels are Christ's biography. They also illustrate the typology of Revelation 4:7 depicting a lion, ox, man, and eagle, giving a picture of Christ's character.
Forging the Canon
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNeither the original apostolic church nor the Roman Catholic Church authorized scripture, but accepted only what was already canonized. Here is how it happened.
Four Views of Christ (Part 4)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughJesus sets a pattern for us by serving without thought of authority, power, position, status, fame, or gain, but as a patient, enduring, faithful servant.
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThough the Old and New Testament are complementary to one another, the emphasis of justice in the New Testament switches from national to personal in scope.
A House Left Desolate
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughGod is a God of mercy, but He has a stiff core of justice which will not be placated unless we repent. To whom much has been given, much will be required.
Four Warnings (Part One): Enter By the Narrow Gate
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe are admonished to seek the narrow, difficult gate rather than the wide gate and the broad, well-traveled easy way, representing Satan's reprobate teachings.
The Present Harvest (Part One)
Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The Jews of Christ's day were weary and discouraged because of the burdensome yoke their leaders placed on them through the tradition of the elders.