Reading Scripture: New Testament In A Year

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Do you have ears to hear? Christ reveals the secrets of His Kingdom to his disciples. ## Matthew 13 - The Parables *3rd Discourse of Teaching* Structure - begins with a parable, then speaks of its hiddenness from the crowd and but reveals its secrets to his disciples. #### I. the Parables v.1-9 - \* parable - is an analogy, a symbolic story or picture meant to convey a truth. The parables are abou...

Matthew 12 - Something Greater Is Here #### Summary - 1. **Lord of the Sabbath v.1-8, 9-14** - \* Sabbath - commanded day of rest on Saturdays - Something greater than the temple is here - Mercy, not sacrifice. - Lawful to do good on the Sabbath v.9-14 - **True Rest is found in the Lord of the Sabbath** 2. **The Gentle Servant v.15-21** - who brings justice to the nations/gentiles 3. **Christ cast...

## Matthew 11 - Come, Take My Yoke Jesus tells the crowd who John the Baptist is, and how this generation didn't respond as they should have to him. Will you come to Christ? Do you feel burdened? You will find rest in Christ. Notes and Outline I. John the Baptist v.1-15 - John doubts - Christ witnesses x. Isaiah - Fulfills O.T. on Christ - Is. 8:14-15; 28:16; Ps. 118:22-23 - x. Malachi 3:1; Elijah...

It can be scary to talk about Jesus with others. But Christ not only equips our witness, but prepares us for hardship as we acknowledge Jesus before others. Matthew 10 - Sheep Among Wolves 2nd Body of Teaching - Discourse Instructions to his 12 disciples as they are being sent out as laborers into the harvest. Sent out to preach. Simplified Summary: I. Christ gives his disciples authority to go, p...

Christ has the authority to forgive sins, and his healing ministry testified that. Do you believe that he is able? Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.

Jesus mentions fasting another number of times in the book of Matthew. What is fasting, and how do you do it?

The disciples ask a question as they watch Jesus command the wind and waves – "what sort of man is this that the wind and sea obey him?" Christ cares and has authority to help us. Matthew 8 - Jesus Has Authority **Notes and Outline** Entering into the stories 6 Stories I. Jesus Cleanses the Leper - Christ is able to help us - Christ is willing - has good will - Christ cares for us II. The Centurio...

Christ calls us to the moment of decision in following him. We can take his way or the way of the world. ## Matthew 7 - Two Ways I. 2 more isolated teachings ​ Judge not ​ Ask II. Summary of the Law III. Exhortations to Obedience - 2 Ways Truth: Christ is the Judge - I Never Knew You - Entrance into the Kingdom of Heaven Applications: - Do what Christ says - Know Christ - Ask - as God's children R...

What do you worry about? What are the things that consume your mind and heart? Let God be the pursuit of your heart and he'll take care of your life. Read from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®) © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved.

Do you sense a poverty in your spirit? That you lack or righteousness that God requires? Does this make you hunger and thirst for God? Jesus said blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Notes and Outline ***Context*** - Goes up on a mountain... again, in the history of the people of Israel, after the wilderness wanderings they come to Mount Sinai and re...

All of us know what it is like to be tempted. The good news is that that Christ does as well and where we have failed, Christ has succeeded, and he is able to come to the aid of those were tempted. Notes and Outline ### I. Jesus tempted in the wilderness v.1-11 - the tempter - Satan - fallen angel, enemy of God and his people - 40 days/40 nights - fasting - Jesus is living out the History of Israe...

More of the book of Matthew on Monday!

Do you struggle to make changes in your life? Christ has come to enable our repentance and give us the Holy Spirit. He washes our hearts and enables genuine change. Chapter 3 Outline *Two main sections* I. Ministry of John the Baptist v.1-12 - Preaching \*Repent for the KOG is at hand. - Repent - turn around, change your mind. - reason - KOG is at hand. - Coming of the place where God reigns and r...

"Wise men still seek Him"

In Matthew Chapter 1 - we can experience God's presence with us through Jesus. Salvation doesn't come from us, but from God.

The book of Matthew is the first of the four New Testament gospels. It's essentially a biography of Jesus life, and Matthew was an eyewitness. Think of it as a how-to manual on following Jesus.

The New Testament is a great starting place for followers of Jesus. Here's a basic introduction.

The Reading Scripture Podcast seeks to encourage you to abide in God's Word and abide in Christ. Spending time regularly in God's word can be challenging in our high paced chaotic culture. The Bible itself can be overwhelming. We want to help you develop a simple habit of being in scripture and coming to Christ through scripture. This podcast is a great starting place for a basic introduction to t...

Welcome to the reading scripture podcast, where we seek to encourage you to abide in God's Word and abide in Christ. We are reading through the New Testament chapter by chapter, thinking over it, and living it out.