Genealogies proved that: 1. He was the promised seed of Abraham 2. He had the right to be King – the right to the throne of David The birth of Jesus: Fulfillment of prophecy --- Born of a virgin Mt. 2 --- Wise men --- Trip to Egypt Mt. 2:1-2 God’s concern for all people Mt. 3 --- John the Baptizer --- Baptism of Jesus Mt. 3:1-2 (Is. 40:3-5) “John prepared the way for Christ by preparing the hearts of the people.” Bob Winton Mt. 3:15 Jesus showed perfect obedience to the will of the Father Mt. 4 --- Temptation --- Call of Peter, Andrew, James, and John Mt. 4:1-2 Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights “tempter” – – “Satan” Stones to bread – lust of flesh Cast thyself down – pride of life Kingdoms of the world – lust of the eyes Jesus stated – “It is written” Ps. 119:11 Ch. 5,6,7 – The Sermon on the --- “The greatest of all sermons” --- Likely the best known teaching Jesus did was this sermon --- This teaching relates to the church, which began in Acts 2 and will continue until the end of time Mt. 5 --- Beatitudes --- Salt and light --- “I am not come to destroy” --- Agree with thine adversary --- Adultery --- Swearing --- An eye for an eye --- Love thy neighbor as thyself Mt. 6 --- Alms --- Prayer --- Fasting --- anxiety over earthly things Mt. 7 --- Judging others --- Casting pearls before swine --- Mt. 7:12 (Golden Rule) --- Two gates, Two ways --- Warning against false prophets --- Wise and foolish builders Well known passages from chaps. 5-7 Beatitudes (5:3-13) – “Beatitude” is from Latin word meaning Trial
Anxiety (6:25-34) Golden Rule – (7:12) Mt. 8 – Many miracles --- Leper cleansed --- Centurion’s servant healed --- Peter’s healed --- “The Son of man hath not where to lay his head” --- Storm stilled --- Two demon possessed men healed Mt. 9 – More miracles --- A paralytic cured --- Call of Matthew --- Christ eats with sinners --- Questions about fasting --- Two blind men healed --- Demon cast out of a man who could not speak --- Laborers needed for the harvest Jesus had been teaching in Mt. 5-7 --- In Chaps. 8-9 we see Him doing --- He practiced what He taught THE MIRACLES CONFIRMED THAT HE WAS WHO HE SAID HE WAS Jn. 20:30-31 Mt. 10 --- The 12 chosen --- The limited commission The work of the Apostles here, was in preparation for the coming kingdom/church – after the resurrection Christ gave the “unlimited” or Great Commission Mt. 11 --- Disciples from John and their question --- The greatness of John --- Certain cities rebuked ---“Come unto me” Mt. 11:11 Those in the church/kingdom greater because (1) their sins were forgiven (2) They enjoy full fellowship with Christ in the church/kingdom Mt. 12 --- Lord of the Sabbath -- disciples eating grain on the Sabbath --- Man with a withered hand --- “He that is not with me is against me” --- Sign of Jonah---His brethren come for him Mt. 12:30 We can have only one master over our – God or Satan Each of us must make the choice Mt. 13 – Parables --- Sower --- Tares --- Mustard seed --- Leaven --- Treasure --- Pearl of great price --- Net --- The prophet in His own country Parable – taking something material and using it to teach something spiritual Sower - attitudes – evil in the kingdom Mustard seed – growth of kingdom Leaven – influence of kingdom Trial law trial
Treasure – value of kingdom Pearl – value of seeking kingdom Net – coming separation in kingdom Mt. 14 --- John is beheaded --- feeds the 5000--- Jesus walks on water John’s stand for the truth cost him his life Mt. 14:4 –“It is not lawful for thee to have her” Mt. 15 -Things that defile --- Daughter of Canaanitish woman healed --- Many healed --- 4000 fed Mt. 15:18 Evil thoughts, motives, words and actions are what defile the soul Mt. 16 - Pharisees and Sadducees seek a sign --- Leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees art the Christ, the Son of the living God” --- “I will build my church” ---The first prediction of His suffering Mt. 16:16 The Christ – the long awaited deliver spoken of in the O.T. Son of the living God – identifies with the Father Mt. 17 - The transfiguration --- “Elijah is come already” --- The epileptic boy healed --- Second prediction of His death ---Tribute money Mt. 17:2 A glimpse of His eternal glory – which he had before He came to earth and after He ascended! Mt. 18 - The question of “Who is the greatest” --- Stumbling blocks --- “If thy brother shall trespass against thee” --- Forgiving others Mt. 18:21 “This simply means that a Christian must have the spiritual resources to keep on forgiving”. James B. Coffman Mt. 19 - Christ leaves Galilee for --- Divorce --- Jesus receives little children --- Riches Mt. 19:9 “Thou
Jn. 13:35 –True love is the of discipleship John 14 --- comforts His disciples; the Comforter Jn. 14:1-6 – Heaven is a prepared place for the spiritually prepared! John 15 --- Jesus the true vine; love and persecution Jn. 15:8 – We must bear for God to please Him John 16 --- The Comforter to come; Jesus speaks of His death Jn. 16:13 – The Holy Spirit guided the apostles into all truth John 17 - The Lord's Prayer Jn. 17:20 – prayed for the unity of His followers John 18 --- before the high priest and Pilate Jn. 18:36 – His kingdom is not a carnal or worldly matter John 19 --- and burial Jn. 19:30 – Jesus finished the work God gave Him to do John 20 --- Resurrection and appearances Jn. 20:13 – Up from the grave He arose! John 21 --- Third appearance to disciples and Peter's love questioned Jn. 21:15 – Do we love the Lord as we should? ACTS I. General information Book of History --- The book of Acts gives the historical background for the rest of the N.T. Author - Luke A companion of Paul and a physician
Spiritual 12-14 The Resurrection 15 The contribution and closing remarks 16 II. Main Points In Each Chapter 1 Cor. 1 --- Introduction and call to unity; God’s wisdom in the cross 1 Cor. 2 --- Christ crucified --- Inspiration --- revelation 1 Cor. 3 --- Carnality and the division that results from it --- “Preacheritis” 1 Cor. 4 --- Apostolic stewardship and authority 1 Cor. 5 --- Sin in the church (One has his father’s wife) 1 Cor. 6 --- Going to law with brethren --- purity vs. impurity (sins of the body) --- temple of the Holy Spirit 1 Cor. 7 --- Marriage 1 Cor. 8 --- Meat offered to idols; knowledge vs. love 1 Cor. 9 --- Support of preachers --- liberties vs. self-denial 1 Cor. 10 --- Warnings from Israel’s sins –”take heed lest ye fall” - concern for conscience 1 Cor. 11 --- Women in the church (covering of the head) --- The Lord’s supper 1 Cor. 12 --- Identification of spiritual gifts in the church 1 Cor. 13 --- Duration of spiritual (Illustration of love, temporary vs. permanent) 1 Cor. 14--- How to use and abuse the spiritual gifts 1 Cor. 15 --- The gospel that saves; the resurrection of the dead; Christ’s victory over death 1 Cor. 16 --- The contribution --- ye”--- closing remarks Chapter by chapter subjects for First Corinthians: From WVBS Course Notes 1. An appeal for unity. The wisdom of the world versus the wisdom of God.
-Learning to be content – 4:11 -I can do all things through Christ – 4:13 -God will supply – 4:19 COLOSSIANS I. General information N.T. Specific Letters --- Romans - Hebrews Author --- The Holy Spirit directed Paul to write this letter Col. 1:1; 1:23; 4:18 To whom written ---Christians at Colossae “Colossae was an ancient city located in the province of Phrygia, on the Lycus River. It was situated about ten miles southeast of Laodicea; Hierapolis was six miles north of
III. Timothy’s visit and report 3 IV. Exhortations and the resurrection 4 V. The second coming and final exhortations 5 II. Chapter content outline 1 – Paul’s salutation and thanksgiving; the gospel received and applied 2 – Paul’s manner of life and work; their response to Paul’s preaching 3 – Timothy sent to strengthen them; Timothy reports back to Paul; Paul’s desire to see them 4 – An exhortation on sanctification; exhortation on brotherly love and doing one’s work; what happens when Christ returns 5 – The coming Day of the Lord; Preparing for the Day of the Lord; Duties to elders and other brethren; some important commands; Paul’s concluding words III. Paul’s commendation of the Thessalonian brethren For their acceptance and practice of the gospel – 1:9 For their work and patience – 1:3 For their genuine Christian character – an example to all – 1:7 For their faith – 1:8 and 3:6 For the evangelistic zeal – 1:8 For their teachableness – 2:13-14 For longsuffering – 2:14 For their love and remembrance of Paul – 3:6 For walking to please God – 4:1 For their genuine love of the brethren – 4:9-10
f. Final Words: 6:20-21. III. Key points from each chapter 1: 15 – Christ came to save sinners 2:4 – God wants all to be saved 3:15 – The church is the pillar and ground of the truth 4:16 – Be concerned with saving self and others 5:22 – Keep thyself pure 6:12 – the good fight of faith 2 TIMOTHY I. General information New Testament Specific Letters --- Romans through Hebrews Author --- Paul as guided by the Holy Spirit To Whom Written --- Timothy, to Christians everywhere Timothy’s name is found more often in the salutations of Paul’s letter than any other. It is it: 2 Corinthians, 2 Thessalonians, Philippians , 1 Timothy, Colossians, 2 Timothy, 1 Thessalonians, Philemon
4:1-5: Preach the Word. 4:6-8: The of Righteousness. 4:9-15: Personal Matters. 4:16-18: Paul’s 4:19-22: Closing Salutations. II. Key points from each chapter 1:12 – Do we really know the one whom we have believed? “The Christian life is aptly depicted by the statements of the verse: a faithful Christian is one who has committed his life and well-being to the Lord, fully trusting him to fulfill his promises, and to help him when his faithfulness leads him into hardships.” (Bob Winton) Heb. 13:5-6 Heb. 6:10-12 2:15 – Study God’s word and handle it properly Study = “to hasten to do a thing, to exert oneself, endeavour, give diligence” (Vine Exp. Dict. Vol. 1, p.311). Approved unto God = present ourselves before God in a condition which God approves We must be faithful in life, in word, in motive, in disposition --- we must fulfill our God given duties Workman – not ashamed = a workman is a laborer; if we are approved of God we will not be ashamed Rightly dividing the word = the Bible must be handled accurately if is to be understood if it is to be of benefit to us 3:16-17 – God’s inspired word is profitable, perfect and all sufficient Inspired of God = “God-breathed Profitable = beneficial; designed for practical use Doctrine = teaching Reproof = convince one of wrong- doing Correction = the Bible is able to correct false knowledge and things done in error Instruction in righteousness = the Scriptures instruct us in living; they show us how to live a holy life
6. Hold fast – 10:23 7. Consider one another – 10:24 8. Lay aside every weight and run with patience – 12:1 9. Have grace – 12:28 10. Go forth – 13:13 11. Offer the sacrifice of praise – 13:15 JAMES The Gospel of Common Sense I. General information New Testament General Letters --- James through Jude “This is the Christian book of Proverbs” – Frank Dunn It is, “the gospel of common sense” – Guy N. Woods “Could there have ever been a more down to earth piece of literature than the book of James” – J. Ramsey
“It is not addressed to any one individual or church, but, like the gospel of John, it is universal. John frequently covers subjects and then back to the same topic.” Why it was written So that John could share his joy in the fellowship of God To keep them from sin To lead them to an assurance of salvation To warn them against error outline John wrote in order that Christians might have: Chap. 1 – victory over sin Chap. 2 – victory over Satan Chap. 3 – victory of righteous living Chap. 4 – victory of love Chap. 5 – victory of which overcomes the world II. Some key passages from 1 John 1 Jn. 1:7-9; 2:1-2; 2:3-4; 2 :15-17; 3:1-3; 3:18; 4:1; 4:7-8; 5:16; 5:21 III. The Nature of God in John’s letters (Gospel of John and 1 John) Other Bible writers tell us of the works and attributes of God – but no writer tells us as much about the nature of God as John John records 3 brief statements which reveal much about God’s nature God is Spirit – this describes his immaterial nature God is – This describes His intellectual nature – His intelligence God is love – this describes His moral nature 1. “God is Spirit” – (Spoken by Jesus but recorded by John) Jn. 4:24 God is not material in nature --- He is Spirit His presence cannot be confined to a city, a building, a mountain or to any particular place 1 Kings 8:27 Ps. 139:7-12 2. “God is light”
III. Key verses and passages 1:1; 22:6, 10 – Must shortly take 1:3 – Blessed are those who read and obey 1:18 – Alive forevermore 2:4 – Somewhat against you 3:19 – rebuke and chastening 4:11 – “Thou art worthy” 14:13 – Blessed are those who die in the Lord 19:16 – “King of Kings and Lord or Lords” 20:15 – Those whose names are not in the book of life. 21:8 –Those who will experience the second death 22:14 – Those who do his commandments 22:17 – The and the bride say ‘come’ – an invitation. 22:18-19 - Do not tamper with the Word of God Conclusion: Rev. 22:14