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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Study Notes
- He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.
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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; 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?