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.