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    Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew 16:13-20

    Written by Jimmie Burroughs (Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study Why is it easier for us today to understand the teachings of Jesus than it was for His disciples? What was the new movement Jesus was teaching His disciples? What is the present-day commission given to the church? What is the name of the tallest mountain in the Mideast?  What was the disciples’ answer to Jesus’ question, “who do people say that I am? What was the one name the disciples left off their list? Which of the disciples correctly identified Jesus? How did Peter know who Jesus was? What did Peter’s last…

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    Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew 15:39-16:12

    Written by Jimmie Burroughs (Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study What was Jesus teaching His disciple in the latest miracles, the feeding of the 5,000 and the feeding of the 4,000? Matthew and Mark give different names for where Jesus ns His disciples went in today’s study. How is that explained? What was the pharisees belief concerning earthly miracles and a sign from heaven? Why do educated college professors teach things contrasting with the truth of the Bible? How is the only way anyone can know the truth? What is God’s means of choosing who to reveal truth to? Why is there so…

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    Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew 15:21-39

    Written by Jimmie Burroughs (Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study In today’s study, Jesus and His disciples travel to a new place in Gentile territory. Why do you suppose they did this? What was the firm belief of the Jews that Jesus asked His disciples to abandon in today’s study? Why were the Phoenicians enemies of Israel? The Jews looked down on the Gentiles and called them dogs; why? Are demons real, and if so, how do we know? Was Jesus’ reference to Gentiles as being dogs a cruel statement? How do we know that Gentiles are also included in God’s plan of…