Bible
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Exposition of Matthew (Matthew 20:17-28)
(Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study For reference, what does the word LORD in caps in the Bible signify? What was the first thing Jesus promised the twelve disciples concerning rewards in the kingdom? In context, what are some of the rewards included in the treasures of heaven? There will be degrees of rewards in heaven; what determines those rewards? All believers will stand in judgment before Christ and give an account of how they used their time to serve Him in this life; what is the name of that judgment? Jesus and the disciples had the last supper shortly before the crucifixion;…
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Exposition of Matthew (Matthew 20:29-21:5)
(Jesus’ final week of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study Some have confused the account of the two blind beggars in Matthew with the Healing of Blind Bartimaeus in Mark 10:46-52 and have even thought it was a contradiction of Scripture. How can we know it was not a contradiction? What was significant about the way the two blind men addressed Jesus: They cry out, “Lord, Son of David.” Why was the crowd following Jesus nervous when the Blind men called out “Lord, Son of David” asking them to shut up? What symbol did the casting away of the cloak of Bartimaeus represent? Why did Jeus choose…
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Exposition of Matthew (Matthew 18:19:13-15)
October 22, 2021 (Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study What does it mean to be like a child? Why is the song “I have decided to come to Jesus” not good theology? What is the essential prayer of a believer? How is the only way we will ever be useable in God’s kingdom? When believers come before the Father in prayer, He only accepts them because of something He sees. What is that? Believers have a fundamental goal for being alive. What is it? Everything you do in life pales in comparison to one thing. What is that one thing? What is our one most…