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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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)
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?