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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Repent or Perish” Reference: Luke 13:1-5 Theme: The Wages of Sin is Death, so the only way to Escape Death is to Repent of Sin Context: Jesus was brought up to Speed on Some Current Events in Jerusalem Luke 13:1-5 Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans who...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Seven Woes” Reference: Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44 Theme: Jesus is the Promised Messiah, as God with Us Context: Jesus was in Jerusalem being Tested and Scrutinized by the Religious Leaders Matthew 23:1-12 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: “The teacher...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Whose Son is the Christ?” Reference: Matthew 22:41-46; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44 Theme: Jesus is the Promised Messiah, as God with Us Context: Jesus was in Jerusalem being Tested and Scrutinized by the Religious Leaders Matthew 22:41-46 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus ask...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Paying Taxes to Caesar” Reference: Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26 Theme: Since God is the Originator of Authority, we are to Respect those in Authority Context: Jesus was in Jerusalem and The Pharisees and Herodians were trying to Trap Him Matthew 22:15-22 Then the Pharisees w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Marriage and the Resurrection” Reference: Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-39 Theme: A Wonderful Expectation at the Resurrection to be United with the Godhead Forever Context: Jesus was in Jerusalem being Tested and Scrutinized by the Religious Leaders Luke 20:27-39 Some of the Sad...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Greatest Commandment” Reference: Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34 Theme: Whether it’s the Old or New Covenants- Loving God and People is the Greatest Commandment Context: Jesus was in Jerusalem being Tested and Scrutinized by the Religious Leaders Luke 20:27-39 One of the teachers of the l...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Fig Tree Withers” Reference: Matthew 21:18-22; Mark 11:12-14, 20-26 Theme: Moving the Mountains of Problems out of the Way takes Faith as a Seed- Speak to it Context: Jesus and His Disciples were leaving Bethany and Travelling to Jerusalem Mark 11:12-14, 20-25 The next day as they were le...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Rich Young Man” Reference: Matthew 19:16-30; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30 Theme: The Perceived Sacrifice for Following Jesus is Far Outweighed by the Rewards Context: Jesus was ministering in Judea and Crowds came to Him, Along with a Rich Young Man Mark 10:17-31 As Jesus started on his w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “A Mother’s Request” Reference: Matthew 20:20-28; Mark 10:35-45 Theme: The Greatest in God’s Kingdom is Measured by our Service of Love to Others Context: The Mother of James and John came to Jesus with a Request to Promote her Sons Matthew 20:20-28 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Je...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “A Brother who Sins Against You” Reference: Matthew 18:15-17; Luke 17:1-10 Theme: Reconciliation amongst the Brethren and Church Discipline Context: The Disciples were asking Jesus who the Greatest in the Kingdom was Matthew 18:15-17 “If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Little Children and Jesus” Reference: Matthew 19:13-15; Mark 10:13-16; Luke 18:15-17 Theme: Do not look down on anyone for any Reason, they are all Spirit Beings – Priceless! Context: Jesus had crossed the Jordan into Judea and Crowds came to Him, so He taught them Mark 10:13-16 People we...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Richman and Lazarus” Reference: Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Hell is a Real Place with Real People there in Torment- Even Now at this very Moment Context: Tax Collectors, Sinners and the Pharisees were all gathered around Him Luke 16:19-31 “There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Counting the Cost” Reference: Luke 14:25-33 Theme: Before Committing to be a Disciple of Jesus, One must Count the Cost Context: Large Crowds were Following Jesus Luke 14:25-33 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: “If anyone comes to me and does not hate his fa...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “On the Number of Saved” Reference: Luke 13:23-30 Theme: Relatively Speaking, Only a Few People will be Saved; so don’t Dilly Dally Around Context: Jesus was Making His way through the Towns and Villages on His way to Jerusalem Luke 13:23-30 Someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few people goin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Greatest in the Kingdom” Reference: Matthew 18:1-4; Mark 9:33-37; Luke 9:46-48; 22:24-27 Theme: If you want to be Considered Greatest in the Kingdom of God – Be Servant of All Context: As the Disciples were Partaking of the Last Supper with Jesus a Dispute Broke Out Luke 22:24-27 Also a d...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Whoever is not Against Us is for Us” Reference: Mark 9:38-41; Luke 9:49-50 Theme: Either we are for Jesus or Against Him Context: Jesus was Instructing His Disciples at a House in Capernaum Mark 9:38-41 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw a man driving out demons in your name and we told him to sto...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Causing to Sin” Reference: Matthew 18:5-9; Mark 9:42-50 Theme: The Awful Seriousness of Sin and a Warning not to be a Stumbling Block to Anyone Context: Jesus had a Little Child stand among them; concerning who is the Greatest in the Kingdom Matthew 18:5-9 And whoever welcomes a little child...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Temple Tax” Reference: Matthew 17:24-27 Theme: God is our Source and the Lord is not limited to meet all of our needs – Easy for Him Context: Shortly after arriving at Capernaum, Peter is asked about Jesus paying the Temple Tax Mathew 17:24-27 After Jesus and his disciples arrived in Cape...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Cost of Following Jesus” Reference: Matthew 16:24-28; Mark 8:34-38; Luke 9:23-27 Theme: Being a Disciple of Jesus Christ is a Total Commitment just as He is Totally Committed to us Context: Jesus was explaining to His Disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and be Crucified Mark 8:34-38 Then h...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Signs of the Times” Reference: Matthew 16:1-4; Luke 12:54-56 Theme: It was Already Self-Evident that Jesus was the Messiah by His Ministry Context: The Religious Leaders looked for Jesus to Test Him as the Messiah with a Demonstration Luke 12:54-56 He said to the crowd: “When you see a cl...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Yeast of the Pharisees” Reference: Matthew 16:5-12; Mark 8:14-21; Luke 12:1-3 Theme: Sober Warning to be on Guard against the Error of False Teaching and Subtleties of Legalism Context: Jesus and the Disciples just had an Encounter with the Pharisees and Sadducees Matthew 16:5-12 When the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “A Prophet without Honor” Reference: Matthew 13:53-58; Mark 6:1-6 Theme: We Limit God with our Lack of Faith from Performing His Perfect Will in our Lives Context: Jesus Returned to Minister to His Hometown of Nazareth Mark 6:1-6 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his di...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “Clean and Unclean” Reference: Matthew 15:1-20; Mark 7:1-23 Theme: Obeying God’s Word and having a New Heart through Regeneration Makes a Man Clean Context: Pharisees came from Jerusalem to Scrutinize Jesus in the Vicinity of Capernaum Mark 7:1-5 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the l...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “On Relationships” Reference: Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21 Theme: Looking beyond the Natural Point of View to Eternal Realities Context: While Jesus was Still Talking to the Crowd, Mary and her Sons wanted to see Him Matthew 12:46-40 While Jesus was still talking to the crowd,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Gospel Series- The Discourses of Jesus:    www.wordinspire.org Discourse: “The Sign of Jonah” Reference: Matthew 12:38-42; Luke 11:29-32 Theme: The Greatest Sign for Mankind is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the Dead Context: Jesus was at a Synagogue on the Sabbath Teaching the People Matthew 12:38-42 Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to...