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Congratulations on completing the final lesson in our Study of the Gospel of Matthew. This final lecture talk for the term is a few of my reflections that I've been thinking and meditating on the last few weeks that I hope will stir in you a confidence and assurance in the Great Welcome Christ calls us to in Himself into the Kingdom of God. Please be aware of these last reminders: 1. Please let yo...

NEWS: We have one final testimony meeting next week with your regular small groups. If you would like to join our Leader's Meeting for in-person fellowship, please send me an email at biblestudyinsf@gmail.com. Also, if you're interested in a Summer BSF 9week study hosted by veteran leaders at Menlo Church, they are offering online and inperson study in the book of Job. Men and their children welco...

Today we're going to look at Matthew chp 27 and unpack what was happening through Jesus's crucifixion and burial in the context of all that Moses, the Prophets and Psalms said about the Messiah, the Deliverer in our Lord Yeshua - Jesus. We'll talk about the Simon the Cyrene who helped carry the cross, the Tomb, the religious leaders and political leaders who inadvertently became witnesses to the r...

Big Idea in the Lesson : God’s sovereign plans Doctrine: Substitution Aim : CATL God works His sovereign plans through Jesus for our good and His glory I. God’s sovereign plans require a response (26:47-68) a. A response of reception (26:47-56) b. A response of rejection (26:57-68) Principle : God’s sovereign plans overrule all opposition. II. God’s sovereign plans reveal people’s hearts (26:69-27...

BI: Jesus’ Faithfulness vs. Human Unfaithfulness Doctrine: Redemption Aim: CATL. Jesus’ faithfulness triumphs over human sin. I. 26:1-16 Human Devaluation A. (1-5) Devaluing God’s Son (R-leaders devalue Jesus to death) B. (6-13) Devaluing Devotion (Disciples devalue Alabaster Jar worship as wasteful) C. (14-16) Devaluing God’s King (Judas devalues Jesus down to 30 silver coins...price of a slave)...

NOTICE : Remember to visit www.biblesf.com for all news and updates on the local San Francisco BSF community, resources, and events, BI: Readiness for Christ’s Return Doctrine: Second Coming of Christ Aim: CATL. Jesus followers are called to anticipate and prepare for His return. I. Ready for His return (21:1-30) a. Prepared vs Unprepared (1-13) b. Faithful vs Unfaithful (14-30) P. True Disciples...

Christ offers a contentment and joy not based on our changing or difficult circumstances. Our bad will turn out for good (Rom 8:28), our good things can't be taken from us (Eph 1:3), and the best things are yet to come (1 John 3:1-3). BI: Christ’s Return Aim: CATL. Christ’s certain return propels our present survival and service. I. Christ’s Return: What and When (24:1-35) a. The catastrophic sign...

BIG IDEA: Sinful Pride vs. Humble Submission. AIM: Humble submission to Jesus brings deliverance from sinful pride and hypocrisy Divisions Sinners Silenced Matthew 22:15-49 2.   Sinners Fully Exposed Matthew 23:1-39 Principles God knows the true motives of everyone who claims to seek Him. 2. God will bring judgment against all who pridefully refuse to turn to Jesus for salvation. Application...

BIG IDEA: The Authority of Jesus Christ, Yeshua the Messiah. AIM: Those who rejects Jesus’s authority will face judgment Divisions Jesus Asserts His Authority Matt 21:18-27 2. Jesus Illustrates God's Judgment Through Parables Matt 21:28 - 22:14 Principles Submitting to Christ’s authority is the only way we will  bear spiritual fruits which glorifies God and blesses others. 2. When we fail to...

NOTICE: We have Spring Break next week. Some groups may decide to meet anyway to catch up, so please confer with your Group Leader about whether or not your group is meeting during your regular time during the week of March 5-12. Also, please consider supporting the ongoing work of BSF International as they expand into more languages including Arabic! Give at bsfinternational.org, and click the gi...

BIG IDEA: Jesus’ Countercultural Kingdom Values AIM: Jesus’ countercultural kingdom values point His followers to God and the nature of His Heart. Divisions Countercultural Commitment Matt 19: 1-15 2. Countercultural Surrender      Matt 19:16-30 Principles God deserves total commitment. 2. God deserves complete surrender Application What might happen if you recognize opportunit...

BIG IDEA: God’s People Must Aspire for a Humble Heart like a Child’s AIM: A humble heart attitude is the basis for Kingdom relationship with others. Divisions Kingdom greatness is in childlike humility Matt 18:1-6 2. Kingdom greatness is having Jesus’s heart for others      Matt 18: 7-35 Principles Every opportunity to serve God through the Church is preparation for spiritual g...

BIG IDEA: God’s Glory reveals the Truth of our faith AIM: God uses mountain-top experiences in our faith to make known His glory by the reality of God’s presence in our lives. Divisions Glory of God reveals God’s greater reality Matt 17:1-13 2. Glory of God reveals our need to be more attentive to Jesus      Matt 17:14-27 Principles When we experience the glory of God, all othe...

BIG IDEA: Understanding True Faith AIM : true faith begins not with mechanically observing religious rules and laws, but knowing and desiring the heart of God Divisions True Faith Defined Matt 15:1-20 2. True Faith Demonstrated Matt 15:21-39 Principles 1. Sinful hearts can only experience Jesus’s transformative power by true faith in Him 2. The deepest needs of the human heart can only be satisfie...

BIG IDEA: Sufficiency in Christ AIM : that spiritual growth is really when we move from our small view of God to the greater knowledge of God as He actually is. Divisions Sufficient for our needs Matt 14:1-21 2. Sufficient for our Salvation Matt 14:22-36 Principles 1. The nature of your material and physical resources is  never too little to be used by God for His glory. 2. We can trust God t...

We are continuing our discussion on the parables about the Kingdom of Heaven in chp 13 part2

Happy New Year~! Welcome to Matthew Lesson 13 and our study on Jesus's parables. Let's look at why Jesus decides to use parables as His teaching method and how this affects the people following Him.

Welcome to another lecture talk on BSF study in Matthew - Lesson 12.

This is the lecture talk on the BSF Study for Matthew Lesson 11- Chp 9-10

The Miracles of Jesus  Matthew Lesson 10 Chp 9

Lesson 09 Lecture Talk on Jesus's complete authority over all things, and its consequences for the outcast as well as the insider.

This is the last talk on Jesus's Sermon on the Mount on living fully in the wisdom of the Holy Spirit in confusing times. 

This podcast is for lesson 07 Matthew Chapter 6, a continuation of the Sermon on the Mount.

Matthew Lesson 06 God's Righteousness in Christ versus human-centered righteousness

This is part 1 of the study in Matthew chp 5.