THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING
1. Jesus’ Practice: Church & Kingdom, (Matt. 16)
a. A Warning About Bread:
- Lesson #1: Not All Bread–Doctrine Is Good, (16:5-6).
- Lesson #2: Be Careful What We Consume, (16:11-12).
b. Church & Kingdom:
- Lesson #3: Church Is Built Upon Jesus, (16:16-17).
- Lesson #4: Church Is Built By Jesus, (16:18).
- Lesson #5: Church Is Given Authority, (16:19).
c. Correction & Crosses:
- Lesson #6: Correctible Leaders Can Correct Others, (16:21-24).
- Lesson #7: Cross Carriers Will Find Their True Life, (16:24-25).
Conclusion: Nothing Is Of More Value Than One’s Soul [Salvation], (17:26-27).
2. Jesus’ Practice: The Glory Of Jesus, (Matt. 17).
a. Jesus’ Glory & Intimacy:
- Lesson #1: His Glory Is For Those Close To Him, (17:1-2).
- Lesson #2: His Glory Surpasses All Former Glories, (17:3-5).
- Lesson #3: His Glory Must Not Be Added To, (17:8).
b. Jesus’ Glory & Incapabilities:
- Lesson #4: His Glory Cures The Incurable, (17:14-18).
- Lesson #5: His Glory Removes The Immoveable, (17:19-21).
c. Jesus’ Glory & Income [Tax]:
- Lesson #6: His Glory Frees Us This World’s Control, (17:24-26).
- Lesson #7: His Glory Gives Answers For This World’s Control, (17:27).
The Pattern: Thine Is The Kingdom, The Power & The Glory, Thru The Church.
