Written by Jimmie Burroughs (Jesus preaching in the cities) Introduction It is important when studying Scripture verse by verse, not to lose sight of the overall picture less we miss the point and wrongly interpret the true meaning. By that I mean, we should consider each section in context on the overall meaning intended. For example, the Bible says “…there is no God.” But if you read that in context, the Bible says, “The fool has said in his heart there is no God.” Today we are going to transition from Jesus teaching His disciples concerning the kingdom work to another very important topic. Though the subject matter changes, chapter…

Written by Jimmie Burroughs (The Kingdom) Introduction Previously, we have talked about the Mandate, Message, Method, approach and attitude of presenting the gospel. Today we wind up with the Affliction of presenting the gospel. This covers verse 17 through verse 42, to the end of chapter 10. Last time we studied the Attitude of Jesus, the same we should have as we serve Him in His kingdom program. Jesus was using similes (figures of speech that compare two unlike things) to instruct His disciples in how to behave in their ministry. Just before He tells them to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves, He warns them that they…

Written by Jimmie Burroughs (the Kingdom) Introduction Questions we are to answer in today’s study: 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 greatest assurance we have when we witness? What are the seven parts of the armor of God and what is the spiritual significance of each? What is our greatest defense against the unseen evil powers all around us and the onslaught of the devil? In Matthew 10,…