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STUDIES IN THE BIBLE – LESSON 41

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING 

1. Jesus’ 4th Policy: Humility & Restoration, (Matt. 18-19). 

Key: Humility & Restoration Are Central To Jesus’ Mission. 

a. Jesus Discourages Pride For Humility, (18:1-3).  

  • Lesson #1: Greatness Is Measured By Humility, (18:4). 
  • Lesson #2: Humility May Come At A Great Cost, (18:8-9). 
  • Pause #1: Jesus’ Mission, (18:11).  
  • Pause #2: God’s Heart & Will, (18:14).  

b. Jesus Discourages Malice For Forgiveness, (18:21-22).   

  • Lesson #3: There Is A Correct Process To Restoration, (18:15-17).  
  • Lesson #4: Jesus Authorizes & Joins The Correct Process, (18:18-20).  
  • Lesson #5: Forgiveness Is Without Limits, (18:25-27). 
  • Lesson #6: Forgiveness Is A Function Of The Heart, (18:35).  

c. Jesus Discourages Divorce For Reconciliation, (19:6).  

  • Lesson #7: Division Is The Result Of Cardiac Concretization, (19:8). 
  • Pause #3: The Next Generation Is The Future Of The Kingdom, (19:13-15). 

d. Jesus Discourages Greed For Giving, (19:21).  

  • Lesson #8: Wealth Must Be Mastered, Not The Master, (19:22-24). 
  • Pause #4: The Question All Are Thinking But Few Dare To Ask, (19:27). 
  • Pause #5: Jesus’ Answer, (19:28-29).  

The Pattern: Our Mission Of Restoration Is Best Carried Out Thru Humility.