Bible
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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…
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Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew 15:10-20
Written by Jimmie Burroughs (Jesus’ last days of earthly ministry) Questions to be answered in this study Why did Jesus ignore the washing rules of the Mishna? Why were the disciples fearful and concerned after Jesus confronted the Pharisees? Jesus told the disciples to ignore the Pharisees; why was this since we are supposed to try and win unbelievers to Christ? Why did the Pharisees not have the capacity to teach? How can we determine a false teacher? Since we are not to judge others, how then can we tell what kind of person they are? Where is the origin of all personal sin? What is one of the common…