January 27, 2021 (Jesus preaching in the cities) Questions to be answered in this study Why is it so important that we study the Bible in context of the general meaning? What should be our #1 priority? What was the warning Jesus was giving the disciples concerning their mission? There was something else building in Matthew’s narrative concerning the disciples mission that lay ahead. What was it? To those early Bible scholars, this was an apparent contradiction. How Could the Messiah rule over a world kingdom and at the same time die for the sins of the world? How Could the Messiah rule over a world kingdom and at the…

January 19, 2021 (The Kingdom) Questions to be answered in this study What did Jesus mean when He said, believers are to be “wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” Jesus warns the disciples that they are being sent out “like sheep among wolves.” What did He mean? Why should we rejoice when we are embroiled in trials? How are trials/difficulties different in serving Jesus today from those in the time of Jesus? What are the two warnings Jesus’ gives his disciples concerning their mission? Speaking to His disciples, Jesus says, “those who endure to the end shall be saved.” That sounds like Jesus may be talking about salvation. Is…

January 12, 2021 (The Kingdom) Questions we are to answer in today’s study: Introduction What were the three main points of our last study? What are the four parts of the method of sharing the Gospel? If the church is not an organization, what is it? What is the Christian approach to the Gospel? What is the Gospel? What is the one vital assurance we have when we witness? What is the meaning of peace in reference to God? What are the seven parts of the armor of God, and what is the spiritual significance of each? What is our most outstanding defense against the unseen evil powers all around…