The Messiah's Mission
After the Sermon on the Mount Jesus begins in earnest His mission of reaching people far from God and displaying the kingdom of God. He does the work and then invites His followers into the work.
This is part 4 in our 10-part series on the Gospel of Matthew.
The Messiah’s Family
We often talk about Jesus making us part of the family of God. What does that mean and how radical is it really? Matthew 12:46-50 SERMON OUTLINE “Pointing to his disciples, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.’” (Matthew 12:49-50) Jesus and His Earthly Family (12:46-47) Beginnings and parents: Matthew 1-2 Siblings: Matthew 13:55 Eventual disciples: James (Galatians 1:19; James 1:1),…
The Messiah’s Sign
Jesus is asked for a sign and only references the sign of Jonah. This is a cryptic reference to what would come in His death and resurrection. Matthew 12:38-45 SERMON OUTLINE Their Sign and Response The Ninevites: Heard but didn’t see – Repented The Queen of the South: Heard and came to see – Believed The scribes and Pharisees: Heard and saw – Criticised What it Means The Ninevites: Condemnation because no repentance The Queen of the South: Condemnation because…
The Messiah and Satan
Jesus confronts the demonic powers and the accuser of humanity and finds He is confronted by skeptical religious folks about who He is. Matthew 12:22-37 SERMON OUTLINE “Every kingdom divided against itself will be ruined, and every city or household divided against itself will not stand.” (Matthew 12:25) Jesus’ Power Over Demons The reality of demonic powers and Satan’s kingdom the effects upon this man (12:22) the reality of Satan’s kingdom (12:26) The work of Jesus in relation to these…
The Messiah and the Sabbath
Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath…what does that mean? Matthew 12:1-21 SERMON OUTLINE “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.” (Matthew 12:8) What Is the Sabbath? The biblical background (Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15) The rabbinical background Jesus, the Lord of the Sabbath (12:1-8) The accusation The comparisons Greater than the Temple The call to mercy Lord of the Sabbath Jesus, Doing Good (12:9-14) The entrapment The comparison The healing Jesus, the Promised One (12:15-21) The summary of His…
The Messiah’s Challenge & Invitation
The woes on unrepentant towns and balanced by the offer to come to Jesus to find rest for our souls. How does judgment and comfort come together in Messiah Jesus? Matthew 11:20-30 SERMON OUTLINE “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” (Matthew 11:11) John the Baptist’s Perspective on Jesus (11:2-6) John’s early perspective on Jesus:…
The Messiah and the Forerunner
John the Baptist is imprisoned and sends his disciples to inquire about all Jesus is doing. Matthew 11:2-19 SERMON OUTLINE “Truly I tell you, among those born of women there has not risen anyone greater than John the Baptist; yet whoever is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.” (Matthew 11:11) John the Baptist’s Perspective on Jesus (11:2-6) John’s early perspective on Jesus: the one coming after who is stronger (3:11-12) John’s current perspective on Jesus: “are…
The Messiah Sends, Part 2
Jesus continues His commissioning of the apostles to go boldly on mission for Him. Matthew 10:26-11:1 SERMON OUTLINE “Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for my sake will find it.” (Matthew 10:39) Sent with the Right Kind of Fear (10:26-31) Do not fear physical suffering Do have appropriate fear of God Living with real reverence and trust Sent with the Right Kind of Priorities (10:32-39) Acknowledging Jesus publicly in our lives Loving Jesus more…
The Messiah Sends
Jesus has done this and now He sends His closest followers to do what He has done. He calls and commissions the apostles to go. Matthew 9:35-10:25 SERMON OUTLINE “When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matthew 9:36) The Disciples Called (9:35-10:1) Jesus’ Heart Jesus’ Focus Jesus’ Need The Apostles Formed (10:2-15) Jesus’ Servants Jesus’ Message Jesus’ Way The Apostles Warned (10:16-25) Jesus’ Reality Jesus’ Insight…