Matthew: The Messiah Has Come

Commission

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The sovereign Lord Jesus Christ has charged us with the central task of making disciples. In part 29 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 28:16-20.

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Understanding the Text

Resurrection and Commission of the Messiah (Matthew 28:1-20)

Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-15)

Commission (Matthew 28:16-20)

Commission

Worship (Matthew 28:16-17a)

Doubt (Matthew 28:17b)

Authority (Matthew 28:18)

Command (Matthew 28:19-20a)

Promise (Matthew 28:20b)

Applying the Text

Are you a disciple?
Are you making disciples?

Resurrection!

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The resurrection of Jesus Christ has made countless ‘losers’ joyful victors. In part 28 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 28:1-15.

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Understanding the Text

Resurrection and Commission of the Messiah (Matthew 28:1-20)

Resurrection and Commission of the Messiah

Resurrection (Matthew 28:1-15)

Commission (Matthew 28:16-20)

Resurrection!

Sunday Surprise (Matthew 28:1-10)

Preposterous Proposal (Matthew 28:11-15)

Applying the Text

Have you embraced the victory of Christ?
Are you standing in the victory of Christ?

Crucifixion

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

When Jesus said, ‘It is finished,’ He meant, it is finished. In part 27 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 27:27-66.

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Understanding the Text

Sacrifice of the Messiah (Matthew 26:1 – 27:66)

Sacrifice of the Messiah

Final Days (Matthew 26:1-16)

Final Night (Matthew 26:17-56)

Trials (Matthew 26:57 – 27:26)

Crucifixion (Matthew 27:27-66)

Sacrifice of the Messiah: Crucifixion

Mockery (Matthew 27:27-31)

Crucifixion (Matthew 27:32-44)

Redemption (Matthew 27:45-56)

Burial (Matthew 27:57-66)

Applying the Text

Have you accepted Christ’s total victory over your sin?

God on Trial

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus withstood unjust trial before people in order that people would not have to stand just trial before God. In part 26 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 26:57 – 27:26.

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Understanding the Text

Sacrifice of the Messiah (Matthew 26:1 – 27:66)

Final Days (Matthew 26:1-16)

Final Night (Matthew 26:17-56)

Trials (Matthew 26:57 – 27:26)

Sacrifice of the Messiah: Trials

Religious Trial (Matthew 26:57-68)

Peter’s Denial (Matthew 26:69-75)

Judas’ Regret (Matthew 27:1-10)

Civil Trial (Matthew 27:11-26)

Applying the Text

Has Jesus stood trial for you?
Have you wept bitterly?

The Final Night

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

No matter how badly we may fail Jesus, Jesus never fails us. In part 25 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 26:1-56.

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Understanding the Text

Sacrifice of the Messiah (Matthew 26:1 – 27:66)

Sacrifice of the Messiah: Final Days

Plotting (Matthew 26:1-5)

Anointing (Matthew 26:6-13)

Payment (Matthew 26:14-16)

Sacrifice of the Messiah: Final Night

Passover Meal (Matthew 26:17-25)

The Lord’s Supper (Matthew 26:26-29)

Falling Away (Matthew 26:30-35)

Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46)

Arrest (Matthew 26:47-56)

Applying the Text

Have you ever failed Jesus?
Will Jesus ever fail you?

Are You Ready for His Coming?

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus has called us to watch and be ready for His coming. In part 24 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 24:29 – 25:46.

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Understanding the Text

Fifth Discourse: The Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:1–25:46)

The Olivet Discourse

Signs of His Coming (Matthew 24:1-35)

Birth Pains (Matthew 24:1-14)
Abomination of Desolation (Matthew 24:15-28)
Second Coming (Matthew 24:29-31)
Lesson of the Fig Tree (Matthew 24:32-35)

Faithfulness at His Coming (Matthew 24:36 – 25:30)

Unknown Hour (Matthew 24:36-51)
Parable of Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
Parable of Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)

Judgment at His Coming (Matthew 25:31-46)

Eternal Life for the Righteous (Matthew 25:31-40)
Eternal Punishment of the Wicked (Matthew 25:41-46)

Applying the Text

Are you ready for His coming?

The Second Coming of the King

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Whatever hardship we may face now, followers of Christ will experience the full blessing of redemption when Jesus returns. In part 23 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 24:1-35.

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Understanding the Text

The Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24:1 – 25:46)

Signs of His Coming (Matthew 24:1-35)

Faithfulness at His Coming (Matthew 24:36 – 25:30)

Judgment at His Coming (Matthew 25:31-46)

The Olivet Discourse: Signs of His Coming

Birth Pains (Matthew 24:1-14)

Abomination of Desolation (Matthew 24:15-28)

Second Coming (Matthew 24:29-35)

Applying the Text

Are you living with hope?

Authority and Judgment (Part D)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Followers of Christ are to be genuine within- not play actors who do not practice what they preach. In part 22d of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 23:1-39.

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Understanding the Text

Authority and Judgment of the Messiah (Matthew 21:1 – 23:39)

Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-11)

Temple Cleansing (Matthew 21:12-17)

Tree Cursing (Matthew 21:18-22)

Authority Challenged (Matthew 21:23-27)

Judgment Parables (Matthew 21:28 – 22:14)

Entanglement Attempts (Matthew 22:15-46)

Seven Woes (Matthew 23:1-39)

Seven Woes (Matthew 23:1-39)

Practice and Observe (Matthew 23:1-12)

Woe #1: You shut the door of the kingdom (Matthew 23 13)

Woe #2: You ruin converts to the kingdom (Matthew 23 15)

Woe #3: You are liars (Matthew 23:16-22)

Woe #4: You have neglected justice, mercy and faithfulness (Matthew 23:23-24)

Woe #5: You focus on appearance, but neglect internal reality (Matthew 23:25-26)

Woe #6: You are full of hypocrisy even as you try to appear righteous (Matthew 23:27-28)

Woe #7: You are murderers (Matthew 23:29-36)

Lament over Jerusalem Matthew 23:37-39)

Applying the Text

Are you genuine, or are you play acting?

Authority and Judgment (Part C)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Efforts to deny or circumvent the authority of the King will be silenced and righteously judged. In part 22c of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 22:1-46.

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Understanding the Text

Authority and Judgment of the Messiah (Matthew 21:1 – 23:39)

Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-11)

Temple Cleansing (Matthew 21:12-17)

Tree Cursing (Matthew 21:18-22)

Authority Challenged (Matthew 21:23-27)

Judgment Parables (Matthew 21:28 – 22:14)

Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32)
The Tenants (Matthew 21:33-46)

“Our merciful, gracious Savior Jesus is also the righteous Judge of all the Earth.”

“The King has given the blessings of the kingdom to those who produce its fruits- repentance and belief.”

Understanding the Text

Authority and Judgment of the Messiah (Matthew 21:1 – 23:39)

Judgment Parables (Matthew 21:28 – 22:14)

Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32)
The Tenants (Matthew 21:33-46)
Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14)

Entanglement Attempts (Matthew 22:15-46)

Taxes to Caesar (Matthew 22:15-22)
The Resurrection (Matthew 22:23-33)
Great Commandment (Matthew 22:34-40)
Sonship of the Christ (Matthew 22:41-46)

So what?: “Efforts to deny or circumvent the authority of the King will be silenced and righteously judged.”

Applying the Text

Have you responded to the call of God?
Are you in submission to the authority of the King?

Authority and Judgment (Part B)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The King has given the blessings of the kingdom to those who produce its fruits- repentance and belief. In part 22b of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 21:23-46.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)
Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)
Rejection of the Messiah (Matthew 16:21 – 17:27)
Fourth Discourse: Kingdom Community (Matthew 18:1 – 20:34)
Authority and Judgment of the Messiah (Matthew 21:1 – 23:39)

Understanding the Text

Authority and Judgment of the Messiah (Matthew 21:1 – 23:39)

Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-11)

Temple Cleansing (Matthew 21:12-17)

Tree Cursing (Matthew 21:18-22)

Authority Challenged (Matthew 21:23-27)

Judgment Parables (Matthew 21:28 – 22:14)

Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32)
The Tenants (Matthew 21:33-46)

So what?

“The King has given the blessings of the kingdom to those who produce its fruits- repentance and belief.”

Applying the Text

– Are you producing the fruits of the kingdom- repentance and belief… OR… are you just going through the religious motions?

Authority and Judgment (Part A)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Our merciful, gracious Savior Jesus is also the righteous Judge of all the Earth. In part 22a of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 21:1-22.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)
Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)
Rejection of the Messiah (Matthew 16:21 – 17:27)
Fourth Discourse: Kingdom Community (Matthew 18:1 – 20:34)
Authority and Judgment of the Messiah (Matthew 21:1 – 23:39)

Understanding the Text

Authority and Judgment of the Messiah (Matthew 21:1 – 23:39)

Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-11)

Temple Cleansing (Matthew 21:12-17)

Tree Cursing (Matthew 21:18-22)

“Our merciful, gracious Savior Jesus is also the righteous Judge of all the Earth.”

“Jesus calls us to true faith… even as He sometimes confounds our expectations.”

True Faith

Faith of Salvation

Faith of Sanctification

Faith of Service

Applying the Text

Is your salvation faith true?
Is your sanctification faith true?
Is your service faith true?

From Last to First

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Followers of Christ give up what they cannot keep to receive blessing they cannot lose. In part 21 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 19:13–20:16.

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He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.

– Jim Elliot

Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)
Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)
Rejection of the Messiah (Matthew 16:21 – 17:27)
Fourth Discourse: Kingdom Community (Matthew 18:1 – 20:34)

Fourth Discourse: Kingdom Community (Matthew 18:1 – 20:34)

True Greatness (Matthew 18:1-35; 20:17-28)

True Contentment: Marriage, Divorce & Singleness (Matthew 19:1-12)

True Riches (Matthew 19:13 – 20:16)

Understanding the Text- Overview

Kingdom Attitude

Kingdom Promise

Two Astounding Truths

Understanding the Text

Kingdom Attitude (Matthew 19:13-15)

Childlike trust in God is required to enter the kingdom

Kingdom Promise (Matthew 19:16-29)

Eternal life and reward are given to those with childlike trust

Astounding Truth #1 (Matthew 19:30)

Many who are first will be last, and the last first

Astounding Truth #2 (Matthew 20:1-16)

God is gracious and generous beyond our imagination

Applying the Text

Have you placed childlike trust in Jesus Christ?
Are you willing to forsake all for the kingdom?
Is your life a celebration of God’s grace and generosity?

Marriage, Divorce and Singleness

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

God calls all of us- married, divorce or single- to faithfulness and contentment in Christ. In part 20 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 19:1-12.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)
Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)
Rejection of the Messiah (Matthew 16:21 – 17:27)
Fourth Discourse: Kingdom Community (Matthew 18:1 – 20:34)

Fourth Discourse: Kingdom Community (Matthew 18:1 – 20:34)

True Greatness (Matthew 18:1-35)

Marriage, Divorce & Singleness (Matthew 19:1-12)

Understanding the Text

Marriage (Matthew 19:1-6a)

created male and female
one flesh
permanent union

Divorce (Matthew 19:6b-9)

certificate of divorce
hardness of heart
original intent
porneia clause

Singleness (Matthew 19:10-12)

a difficult saying
eunuchs from birth
eunuchs by human design
eunuchs for the kingdom

Applying the Text

Are you faithful to Christ and His Word whatever your marital status?
Are you content in Christ whatever your marital status?

Forgiveness

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The truly great disciple seeks reconciliation and grants generous forgiveness. In part 19 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 18:15-35.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah ( Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah ( Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah ( Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life ( Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power ( Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers ( Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition ( Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables ( Matthew 13:1-58)
Identity of the Messiah ( Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)
Rejection of the Messiah ( Matthew 16:21 – 17:27)
Fourth Discourse: Kingdom Community ( Matthew 18:1 – 20:34)

Kingdom Community ( Matthew 18:1 – 20:34)

True Greatness ( Matthew 18:1-35)

True Greatness…

derives from humility before God and others ( Matthew 18:1-4)
receives other Christians ( Matthew 18:5)
protects other Christians ( Matthew 18:6-7)
pursues holiness ( Matthew 18:8-9)
pursues straying Christians ( Matthew 18:10-14)
pursues reconciliation ( Matthew 18:15-20)
forgives generously ( Matthew 18:21-35)

Applying the Text

Do you want to be great?
Do you pursue reconciliation with those who have sinned against you?
Are you a ridiculously generous forgiver?

True Greatness

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The truly great disciple is a humble servant who nurtures and protects God’s little ones. In part 18 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 18:1-14.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)
Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)
Rejection of the Messiah (Matthew 16:21 – 17:27)
Fourth Discourse: Kingdom Community (Matthew 18:1 – 20:34)

Kingdom Community (Matthew 18:1 – 20:34)

True Greatness (Matthew 18:1-14)

True Greatness…

derives from humility before God and others (Matthew 18:1-4)
receives other Christians (Matthew 18:5)
protects other Christians Matthew (18:6-7)
pursues holiness (Matthew 18:8-9)
pursues straying Christians (Matthew 18:10-14)

Applying the Text

Do you want to be great?
Are you truly concerned for the eternal well-being of other Christians?
Are you pursuing holiness at all costs?

Prophecy and Prefigurement

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The true follower of Christ must deny selfish thinking and living, and live in the light of the King’s certain return. In part 17 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 16:21 – 17:23.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)
Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)
Rejection of the Messiah (Matthew 16:21 – 17:27)

Prophecy (Matthew 16:21-28; 17:22-23)

Suffering

Death

Resurrection

Second Coming

Judgment & Reward

Prefigurement (Matthew 17:1-13)

Restored Glory of the Son

Culmination of the Law and Prophets

Restoration of All Things in the Kingdom

Principles from the Text

God’s ways are not our ways
Suffering precedes glory
What is done in this life will follow us into eternity

Applying the Text

Are you willing to embrace pain and discomfort for the advancement of the kingdom?
Whose reward are you seeking?

Who Is Jesus? (Part C)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus is the wonder-working God-Man who has come to meet our deepest needs. In part 16c of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 15:32 – 16:20.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)
Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)

Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)

The Famous One (Matthew 14:1-12)

Provider of Manna (Matthew 14:13-21)

Son of God (Matthew 14:22-33)

Healer (Matthew 14:34-36)

Challenger of Hypocrisy (Matthew 15:1-9)

Teacher of Righteousness (Matthew 15:10-20)

Merciful Son of David (Matthew 15:21-28)

Wonder-Working Messiah (Matthew 15:29-31)

Compassionate Provider (Matthew 15:32-39)

Challenger of Evil (Matthew 16:1-12)

Christ, the Son of the Living God (Matthew 16:13-20)

Applying the Text

Do you actively choose to remember God’s great deeds?
Are you careful to discern and persevere in right teaching and right living?
Who do you say that Jesus is?

Who Is Jesus? (Part B)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus is the wonder-working God-Man who has come to meet our deepest needs. In part 16b of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 15:1-31.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)
Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)

Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)

The Famous One (Matthew 14:1-12)

Provider of Manna (Matthew 14:13-21)

Son of God (Matthew 14:22-33)

Healer (Matthew 14:34-36)

Challenger of Hypocrisy (Matthew 15:1-9)

Teacher of Righteousness (Matthew 15:10-20)

Merciful Son of David (Matthew 15:21-28)

Wonder-Working Messiah (Matthew 15:29-31)

Applying the Text

Are you pursuing true righteousness?
Got faith?

Who Is Jesus? (Part A)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus is the wonder-working God-Man who has come to meet our deepest needs. In part 16a of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 14:1-36.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)
Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)

Identity of the Messiah (Matthew 14:1 – 16:20)

The Famous One (Matthew 14:1-12)

Provider of Manna (Matthew 14:13-21)

Son of God (Matthew 14:22-33)

Healer (Matthew 14:34-36)

Applying the Text

Do you take time to be alone with God?
Do you trust God to meet your needs?
Do you trust God to minister to others through you?
Is your faith greater than your fears?
Do you keep your eyes focused on Jesus, rather than fearful circumstances?

Kingdom Parables (Part B)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been hidden from the spiritually unresponsive, but revealed to those who seek spiritual truth. In part 15b of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 13:1-58.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)

Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)

Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9)

Purpose of Parables (Matthew 13:10-17)

Parable of the Sower Explained (Matthew 13:18-23)

More Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:24-52)

Offense at the Parable Teacher (Matthew 13:53-58)

Applying the Text

Do you have ears to hear?
Are you sowing seed?
Are you resting in the certainty of God’s final triumph?

Kingdom Parables (Part A)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been hidden from the spiritually unresponsive, but revealed to those who seek spiritual truth. In part 15a of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 13:1-58.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)
Third Discourse: Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)

Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:1-58)

Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-9)

Purpose of Parables (Matthew 13:10-17)

Parable of the Sower Explained (Matthew 13:18-23)

More Kingdom Parables (Matthew 13:24-52)

Offense at the Parable Teacher (Matthew 13:53-58)

Applying the Text

Do you have ears to hear?

Kingdom Opposition

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus does not always conform to our expectations, but nevertheless He calls us to repentance, faith and obedience. In part 14 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 11:1 – 12:50.

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Study Notes

Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Second Discourse: Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)
Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11: 1 – 12:50)

Kingdom Opposition (Matthew 11:1 – 12:50)

Unmet Expectations (Matthew 11:1-19)

Judgment on Unrepentance (Matthew 11:20-24)

Rest for Weary Souls (Matthew 11:25-30)

Mercy and Unbelief (Matthew 12:1-45)

The Family of Jesus (Matthew 12:46-50)

“Jesus does not always conform to our expectations, but nevertheless He calls us to repentance, faith and obedience.”

Applying the Text

Do you trust in God’s eternal care for you above all your wants and expectations?
Are you living a life of repentance, faith and obedience?

Kingdom Messengers

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The Messiah’s diverse messengers will face persecution, but can also rest in the heavenly Father’s sovereign care. In part 13 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 10:1-42.

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Study Notes

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)
Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)

Kingdom Messengers (Matthew 10:1-42)

Diverse messengers (Matthew 10:1-15)

Persecuted messengers (Matthew 10:16-25)

Protected messengers (Matthew 10:26-42)

Applying the Text

Are you proclaiming the message?
Are you willing to endure maltreatment for the sake of Jesus?
Are you resting in the sovereign care of God?

Kingdom Power (Part B)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus has unlimited power to deliver people, but those who would follow Him must consider the cost and then join Him in His mission. In part 12b of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 8:1 - 9:38.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)

Why did Jesus perform miracles?

Fulfill messianic prophecy
Authenticate His message
Demonstrate His divine power
Express His compassion

Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)

Power to Deliver (Matthew 8:1-17, 23-34; 9:1-8, 18-34)

Consider the Cost (Matthew 8:18-22; 9:9-17)

Join in Messiah’s Mission (Matthew 9:35-38)

Applying the Text

Do you trust in the sovereign advance of God’s kingdom?
Are you willing to pay the cost of true discipleship?
Are you playing your role in the harvest?

Kingdom Power (Part A)

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus has unlimited power to deliver people, but those who would follow Him must consider the cost and then join Him in His mission. In part 12a of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 8:1 - 9:38.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)

Why did Jesus perform miracles?

Fulfill messianic prophecy
Authenticate His message
Demonstrate His divine power
Express His compassion

Kingdom Power (Matthew 8:1 – 9:38)

Power to Deliver (Matthew 8:1-17, 23-34; 9:1-8, 18-34)

Consider the Cost (Matthew 8:18-22; 9:9-17)

Join in Messiah’s Mission (Matthew 9:35-38)

Applying the Text

Do you trust in the sovereign advance of God’s kingdom?
Are you willing to pay the cost of true discipleship?
Are you playing your role in the harvest?

Watch Out!

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Narrow is the road that leads to life and true righteousness. In part 11 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 7:1-29.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
1. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
2. Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)
3. Fulfillment and Offense (Matthew 5:17-20)
4. True Righteousness (Matthew 5:21 – 7:28)

True Righteousness- Watch Out!

Don’t judge (Matthew 7:1-5)

Don’t give sacred things to profane people (Matthew 7:6)

Don’t miss out on God’s good gifts (Matthew 7:7-11)

Don’t mistreat others (Matthew 7:12)

Don’t miss the narrow road to life (Matthew 7:13-14)

Don’t listen to false prophets (Matthew 7:15-23)

Don’t build your life on a faulty foundation (Matthew 7:24-29)

Applying the Text

Have you found the narrow road that leads to life?
Are you walking the narrow road of true righteousness?

Trustful Prioritizing

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

As we pursue kingdom priorities and trust God with our needs, we will build eternal treasures and be free from anxiety. In part 10 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 6:19-34.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
1. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
2. Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)
3. Fulfillment and Offense (Matthew 5:17-20)
4. True Righteousness (Matthew 5:21 – 7:28)

True Righteousness

Eternal Treasures (Matthew 6:19-24)

Temporal Peace (Matthew 6:25-34)

Applying the Text

What are your life priorities?
Who are you trusting to meet your needs?

Whose Reward Are You Seeking?

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

True righteousness seeks God’s reward—not the approval of people. In part 9 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 6:1-18.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
1. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
2. Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)
3. Fulfillment and Offense (Matthew 5:17-20)
4. True Righteousness (Matthew 5:21 – 7:28)

True Righteousness

Giving (Matthew 6:1-4)
Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15)
Fasting (Matthew 6:16-18)

Applying the Text

Whose reward are you seeking?

You Have Heard… But I Tell You…

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

True righteousness flows out of a righteous heart... it is not mere conformity to external community standards and appearances. In part 8 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 5:21-48.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
1. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
2. Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)
3. Fulfillment and Offense (Matthew 5:17-20)
4. True Righteousness (Matthew 5:21 – 7:28)

True Righteousness
Murder (Matthew 5:21-26)
Adultery (Matthew 5:27-30)
Divorce (Matthew 5:31-32)
Oaths (Matthew 5:33-37)
Eye for an Eye (Matthew 5:38-42)
Love Your Enemies (Matthew 5:43-48)

Applying the Text

What is your standard for righteousness?
Who are you depending on to attain righteousness?

Fulfillment and Offense

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus wonderfully and completely fulfilled the righteous requirements of the Law... and offends those who think themselves righteous. In part 7 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 5:17-20.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
1. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
2. Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)
3. Fulfillment and Offense (Matthew 5:17-20)

Fulfillment…

of the Word
in the Word

Offense…

the least and the great
kingdom entrance righteousness

Applying the Text

Whose righteousness are you counting on today?
Whose righteousness are you praising today?

Salt and Light

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

You are salt and light... but, flavorless salt and hidden light bring no praise to our heavenly Father. In part 6 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 5:13-16.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
1. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)
2. Salt and Light (Matthew 5:13-16)

You are the salt of the earth…

Purity
Preservation
Flavor

You are the light of the world…

Attracts
Guides
Warns

Flavorless salt & hidden light…

Applying the Text

Have you lost your saltiness?
Does your light shine for all to see?

From Nothing to Everything

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Those who admit they have nothing in themselves will receive everything in Christ. In part 5 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 5:1-12.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Matthew 4:1-25)
First Discourse: Kingdom Life (Matthew 5:1 – 7:29)
1. The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12)

Blessed are…

The poor in spirit… for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Those who mourn… for they will be comforted

The meek… for they will inherit the earth

Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness… for they will be filled

The merciful… for they will be shown mercy

The pure in heart… for they will see God

The peacemakers… for they will be called sons of God

Those who are persecuted because of righteousness… for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… and great is their reward in heaven

YOU

Applying the Text

Have you admitted your spiritual poverty?
Do you hunger and thirst for righteousness?
Do you have an eternal perspective on persecution?

Calling All Disciples

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Jesus calls us to follow Him, join Him in His mission, endure what may come and rejoice in the kingdom. In part 4 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 4:12-25.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Mt 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Mt 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Mt 4:1-25)
1. Temptation (Mt 4:1-11)
2. Preaching (Mt 4:12-17)
3. Calling disciples (Mt 4:18-22)
4. Compassion and good news (Mt 4:23-25)

Their Story, Our Story

Jesus calls us to:

Follow Him
Join Him in His mission
Endure what may come
Rejoice in the kingdom

Applying the Text

Are you faithfully following Jesus?
Are you making disciples?
Are you patiently enduring light and momentary troubles?
Are you rejoicing in the hope of the kingdom?

The Temptation of Jesus

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

If the Son of God used the Word of God to defeat temptation, so ought we. In part 3 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 4:1-11.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Mt 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Mt 3:1-17)
Temptation and Beginning of Ministry of the Messiah (Mt 4:1-25)
1. Temptation (Mt 4:1-11)
  1. First temptation (Mt 4:1-4)
  2. Second temptation (Mt 4:5-7)
  3. Third temptation (Mt 4:8-11)

The Baptism of Jesus

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

Through His baptism, the sinless Jesus identified with sinful humanity. In part 2 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 3.

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Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
Preparation for the Messiah (Matthew 3:1-17)
1. Ministry of John the Baptist (Matthew 3:1-12)
  1. His ministry (Matthew 3:1-6)
  2. His message (Matthew 3:7-12)
2. Baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17)

Why was Jesus baptized?

To “fulfill all righteousness” thus demonstrating that Jesus was fully approved by God the Father
To identify with sinful humanity, even though He Himself was sinless
To serve as an example for His followers

Principles from the Text

Repentance is a change of mind which results in a change of life
God will judge the impenitent
Jesus was fully approved by God the Father and has identified Himself with sinful humanity

Applying the Text

Does your life evidence fruit in keeping with repentance?
Do you believe in the One who identified with you?

The Birth of Jesus

Wonder Lake Bible Church — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

The birth of Jesus has changed everything. In part 1 of Matthew: The Messiah Has Come, Pastor Dan Cox reads from Matthew 1 & 2.

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A Brief Introduction to Matthew

Author: The Apostle Matthew

Date: About 60 AD

Recipients: Jews

Purpose: Demonstrate that Jesus is the Messiah who has brought the kingdom of heaven to earth and delivered both Jews and Gentiles

Structure: Revolves around five great discourses on the kingdom of heaven, which serve as an “instruction manual” for followers of Jesus Christ

Understanding the Text

Arrival of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1 – 2:23)
1. Genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:1-17)
2. Birth of Jesus (Matthew1:18-25)
3. Visit of Magi (Matthew2:1-12)
4. Flight to Egypt (Matthew2:13-23)

“This changes everything…”

How has Jesus changed everything?

How has Jesus changed your life?