Survey of Matthew Chapters 15-28

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Jesus is King, the Messiah promised in the O.T.

II. Survey of the book by chapter

General Information

(See previous lesson on Mt. 1-14 for background information)

II. Survey of Matthew by chapters (cont. from previous lesson)

Mt. 15 -Things that defile --- Daughter of Canaanitish woman healed --- Many healed --- 4000 fed

Mt. 15:18

Evil thoughts, motives, words and actions are what defile the soul

Mt. 16 - Pharisees and Sadducees seek a sign --- Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees ---Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God --- I will build my church ---The first prediction of His suffering

Mt. 16:16

The Christ the long awaited deliver spoken of in the O.T.

Son of the living God identifies Jesus with the Father

Mt. 17 - The transfiguration --- Elijah is come already --- The epileptic boy healed --- Second prediction of His death ---Tribute money

Mt. 17:2

A glimpse of His eternal glory which he had before He came to earth and after He ascended!

Mt. 18 - The question of Who is the greatest --- Stumbling blocks --- If thy brother shall trespass against thee --- Forgiving others

Mt. 18:21

This simply means that a Christian must have the spiritual resources to keep on forgiving. James B. Coffman

Mt. 19 - Christ leaves Galilee for Judea --- Divorce --- Jesus receives little children --- Riches

Mt. 19:9

Mt. 20 - Laborers in the vineyard --- 11th hour workers --- Third prophecy of crucifixion --- The request of the mother of James and John --- Two blind men healed at Jericho

Mt. 20:26-28

The way to greatness is humility

Servants, first, last and always!

NOTE Christ has forbidden exalted titles which are so common among the religions of men

Mt. 21 - The triumphal entry into Jerusalem --- Traders cast out of the temple --- The withered fig tree -- By what authority --- The two sons --- The wicked husbandmen

Mt. 21:23

This question needs to be asked of everyone who speaks on spiritual matters

Mt. 28:18

Mt. 22 -The parable of the marriage feast --- Giving tribute to Caesar --- Questions about the resurrection --- Which is the great commandment ---Neither durst any man from that day forth ask Him any more questions

Mt. 22:36-37

To love God with all our hearts means to have our feelings, desires, emotions, affections, and longings involved in the process of serving God To love God with the soul involves our life and being. To love him with our mind involves fully dedicating our mind to his service. (Winton)

"To love thy neighbor as thyself is not to feel a magnetic attraction toward him, but it is to have the purpose of heart, soul, and mind to do him good, to work for his happiness and well-being as we labor for our own well-being and happiness. (H. Leo Boles)

Mt. 23 - 7 Woes --- Humility --- O Jerusalem

Mt. 23:37

Christ wanted them to be saved He grieved over what awaited them stubbornness kept them from the salvation that He offered

Mt. 24 - Prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem and of the end of the world

Mt. 24:44

Signs were given before the destruction of Jerusalem No signs will be given before the end of time

Mt. 25 - Parable of the ten virgins --- Parable of the talents ---Picture of the final Judgment

Parable of 10 virgins WATCH

Parable of talents WORK

Mt. 25:46

Mt. 26 - Fourth prophecy of His death --- Anointing of Christ --- Institutions of the Lords Supper --- Gethsemane ---The betrayal of Christ --- Trial before Caiaphas --- Peters denial

Mt. 26:39

It was the Father's will that his Son go through with the plan established from eternity; there was no other way possible for the purposes of God to be fulfilled. Winton

Mt. 27 - Trial before Pilate --- Death of Judas --- Soldiers mock Christ --- Simon of Cyrene ---Crucifixion --- Death of Christ --- Pilate secures the tomb

Mt. 27:51

The way into heaven has now been opened

Mt. 28 Resurrection --- The councils attempted deception --- The Great Commission

Mt. 28:6

Conclusion

Mt. 28:18-20

(Bible)