Reading Scripture: New Testament In A Year

I. Traditions of Man vs. Commands of God v.1-13 - traditions - handed down - defile - ceremonial uncleanness vs. moral uncleanness. - [ ] Beware of voiding God's Word through traditions/conventions - external vs. internal worship - Corban II. What defiles a person v.14-23 - Not comes into a man - Jews - food laws - Leviticus - clean vs unclean - declared all foods clean. - Outward vs. Inward Right...

Christ shows us how to live out of fellowship with God and move in compassion for others. I. Jesus rejected @ Nazareth v.1-6 - marveled at unbelief - man marvels at miracles, Jesus marvels at unbelief II. Jesus sends out Apostles v.7-13 - gave authority - instructions - take nothing, rely on hospitality - cast out demons, anoint oil, - James 5. III. Herod kills John the Baptist v.15-29 - Herod - s...

2 Stories highlighting Jesus' power over demons and power to heal. #### I. Christ subdues the Demon Possessed Man v.1-20 - characteristics of a \*demonized person - - tombs - darkness and death - supernatural strength - out of control - no one can subdue! - self-harm - crying out - detection of other persons - Legion - The worst case in Scripture. - Demons recognize Christ - Son of the Most High G...

How can I understand the Bible? ### I. The Parable of the Sower v.1-20 - insider vs. outsider - disciples of Jesus are inside the house - outsiders think Jesus is crazy! - secret (singular) of the Kingdom - understanding the parable of the sower helps us understand the other parables KEY - The Word of God - message, scripture, gospel of the Kingdom - our reception of God's Word - hear - When w...

Those who follow Christ are his family. I. Jesus heals on Sabbath v.1-6 - lawful to do good - angry grieved at hardness of heart - - this is how God feels II. Great crowds follow Jesus v.7-12 - withdraw into a boat - Jesus charges demons to be silent III. Appoints 12 Apostles v.13-21 - "Apostle" - "Sent out one" - Ambassadors - 1. That they might be with him - 2. To Preach - Have authority to cast...

Christ came for the sick. *4 Sections* I. Jesus Heals a paralytic v.1-12 - Capernaum - home town in Galilee - coastal towns. Site unknown. - Saw their faith - Son your sins are forgiven - Scribes - who can forgive sins but God alone. KEY - v.10 - But that you may know the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins x. 1:38 - that is why I came out. II. Calls Levi - aramaic v.13-17 (Matthew i...

Mark hits the ground running! Action packed. "Immediately" I. Beginning of the Gospel of Son of God - composite quote - attributes to the major author II. John the Baptist - message - Jesus' baptism v.9-11 III. Temptation v.12-13 - temptation/test - Spirit drove - "It is necessary that temptations come" IV. Christ begins preaching gospel - summary of gospel v.15 - gospel in seed form before the cr...

An introduction to the Gospel according to Mark.

Congrats!!! We just finished the book of Matthew!!!

Christ rises from the dead and commissions his disciples to make disciples of all nations. ##### I. The Resurrection v.1-10 - two mary's - the women - Earthquake - Angel rolls away the stone - guard faint? - v.6 - He is not here - He is risen! - Go tell his disciples - meet him in Galilee Christ - Greetings! Worshipped! - Do not be afraid, and tell my brothers to go to Galilee. II. Guards get paid...

Christ was crucified according to the plan of God for criminals like you and me. Let us look at him and say, Truly, this is the Son of God. ##### I. Chief priests/elders bind Jesus lead him away to Pilate ##### II. Judas hangs himself - "composite quotes" ##### III. Jesus and Pilate - Christ gives no answer - - Mt. 12 - the Gentle servant - Isaiah 53:7-8 - He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, y...

Have you ever let Christ down? As disciples, we are called to follow but without Christ we ultimately fail. This is why we completely need Christ's body and blood for the forgiveness of sins. ##### I. Jesus predicts his death, - the elders and chief priests plot to kill Christ. ##### II. Jesus is anointed - woman prepared Jesus for burial ##### III. Judas set up betrayal ##### IV. The Passover mea...

##### I. Parable of the Ten Virgins - Bridegroom - wise virgins - oil in lamps - [ ] v. 13 - Watch for you know neither the day nor the hour - [ ] what does it mena to have no oil - Master is delayed in coming Delay 24:48 25:5 25:19 ##### II. Parable of the Talents talent - $ - 20 years wages $1/2 - 1 Million good faithful servant wicked slothful servant "Well done, good and faithful servant, you...

Christ gives signs and instructions to his disciples so that they will be ready for his return. context - Jesus gave a warning to Jerusalem of desolation. Predicts that the temple would be destroyed. **Introducing Questions:**  ​ when will these things be? (destruction of the temple) ​ what will be the sign of your coming? ​ and of the end of the age? * As if the three questions are interconnected...

Christ confronts the hypocrisy of the scribes and Pharisees. When it can be tempting to idolize human teachers or hero es, we must remember that we only have on Teacher. I. sit on Moses' seat - had Moses' authority and taught the Law. archeology found a chair at the front of a synagogue where a person would teach the OT law. - phylacteries - small strip of parchment on which portions of the law we...

You've received an invitation to the wedding feast. Do you have your wedding garments? 1) Finish parables 2) Christ is tested with questions by the smartest minds of Jerusalem #### A. Last Parable ##### I. The Parable of the Wedding Feast \* Wedding feast. So at a Jewish wedding, the bride and her party would parade to the Bridegroom's house, where all the family and friends would be gathered for...

Even the lowest can find a home in Christ. What does it look like to bear fruit for Christ? Christ confronts the religious leaders of Israel for not bearing fruit, and is received by the lowly. Outline: Two Parts: 1.The King of the Kingdom Enters Jerusalem, and cleanses the Temple. 2.Confrontation with the chief priests, scribes and pharisees. #### I. Jesus enters Jerusalem v.1-11 - v.4-7 - Fulfil...

Christ shows us that trying to get first place in the Kingdom doesn't work like in this world. In order to be great - you must become a servant. I. Parable of the Laborers in the Master's Vineyard \* For - explaining 18:30 - First last/Last First - hires laborers early middle late day - denarius - day's wages - pays the same - rewards/wages based in the King's generosity II. Jesus predicts his dea...

Christ shows us that true reward comes from having Him alone as our Master. Salvation is impossible with man, but possible with God. Outline: I. Divorce, Marriage, & Singleness v.1-12 - context - reconciliation - Jesus answers the question by pointing to the original design. Genesis 1, 2 - Eunuch - castrated servants for kings - singleness II. Children and the Kingdom v.13-15 - Again - God's heart...

How do you read the Bible? I've broken down personal Bible reading into 4 main steps: Pray, Read, Think, and Do.

God's heart is for children and for the lost. In order to enter his kingdom, you will have to humble yourself like a little child. Outline: I. Greatest in the Kingdom v.1-6 - v.4 humbles himself like this child - humility - teachable, dependent, vulnerable - judgment on leading children astray II. Temptations to sin v.7-9 - removing temptations - \*sin - leads to hell - kills, brings death III. Pa...

It's not about the amount of faith you have but the focus of your faith. A mustard seed of faith in Christ can move mountains! Keep an ear out for our special guest. Outline #### I. Transfiguration - Christ is God's Son - listen. - Listen to him - 2 Peter 1:16-18 - singles out His Son - Elijah - v.9-13 - Malachi 4:5-6 #### II. The Epileptic - Faith to Move Mountains v.14-21 - unbelieving - doubt -...

Jesus shows us what it means to follow him: Deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow. Lay aside the mindset of men and take up the mindset of God. Notes and Outline Matthew has a lot of stories or blocks of teaching that seem to function like a Mosaic. Mosaics are an art-form using bits of rocks, tile, or bits of glass cemented to form a picture. Matthew seems to use blocks of stories and tea...

## Matthew 15: Crumbs and Bread - Jan 21 - Tue #### I. Tradition vs. the Commands of God v.1-20 - v.1-9 - v.10-20 - what comes from the heart defiles - Fallen condition - tendency to focus on outward religion rather than inward love. #### II. The Canaanite Woman v.21-28 - Jesus didn't answer - 1. I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel - 2. Not right children's bread - \*dogs - Gr...

## Matthew 14: Jesus Walks on Water 4 segments #### I. Herod beheads John the Baptist #### II. Jesus feeds 5,000 - Jesus withdraws to desolate (wilderness) places - Note Christ's compassion - call back to God giving his people bread and meat in the wilderness #### III. Jesus walks on water - IVP BBC - while OT prophets perform water miracles, only God is described as treading on the sea (Job 9:8)...