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STUDIES IN THE BIBLE – LESSON 48

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING 

1. PRACTICAL LESSONS FROM MATTHEW 1-12:  

a. Worshipping Jesus As King, (2:1-2). 

  • Repentance: Turning To His New Way Of Thinking, (3:2a).  
  • Kingdom: Embracing His New Way Of Living, (3:2b).  

 b. Being Mindful Of Satanic Inroads, (4:1). 

  • The Bodily Road = Our Physical Appetites, (4:2-4).  
  • The Prideful Road = Our Aspirational Appetites, (4:5-7).  
  • The Visual Road = Our Visual Appetites, (4:8-10).  

c. Recognizing Seasons Of Temptation, (4:11).   

  • Destiny Altering Temptation Is Seasonal, (Luke 4:13). 
  • Maximize Off-Seasons Thru Scripture, Prayer & Life-Balance. 

d. Being People Of Character, (5:8).  

  • Personal Character Produces Salt = Impact, (5:13).  
  • Personal Character Generates Light = Influence, (5:14).  

e. Mastering The Private Walk, (6:3-4). 

  • Private Places Prepare For Public Stages, (6:6).  

f. Representing Jesus, (9:37-38). 

  • Disciples: We Represent Jesus Best Thru Learning, (10:1). 11:29 
  • Apostles: The Best Learners Will Be Authorized As Representatives, (10:2).  

g. Advancing Jesus Intelligently, (10:16a). 

  • Application = The Intelligence Of Wisdom, (10:16b). 
  • Abasement = The Intelligence Of Humility, (10:16c). 

The Pattern: Wise, Balanced, Private, Character-Filled People Are His Best Representatives.