Matthew 21:12-17

“When Jesus Does Spring Cleaning”

Introduction:

I. The Sacrilege Done to the Father’s Sanctuary (12)

II. The Intensity of the Son’s Indignation (12-13)

III. The Caring for the Outcasts (14)

IV. The Fury of the Phonies (15,16a)

V. The Indictment Expressed by the Infants (16)

All the Tips, Tricks, and Hacks You Need to Reach Your Community with the Gospel – Matthew 13:1-52

The Mission – Matt 28:18-20

The Means – Parable of the Sower (Matt 13:3-9) {explained in vv 18-23}

The Master – Parable of the Weeds (vv 24-30) {explained in vv 36-43}

The Measure – Parable of the Mustard Seed (vv 31-32) & Parable of the Leaven (v 33)

The Marvel – Parable of the Hidden Treasure (v 44) & Parable of the Pearl of Great Value (vv 45-46)

The Many – Parable of the Net (vv 47-48) {explained in vv 49-50}

Matthew 12:38-50

“An Evil Generation Encounters a Righteous God”

Introduction:

I. An Evil Generation Seeks Signs (38-42)

A. The Lie of a Disbelieving Challenge (38-39a)

B. The Limits of Divine Consent (39b-40)

C. The Liability of Divine Contact (41-42)

II. An Evil Generation Seeks Superficiality (43-45)

A. The Illustration of Superficial Spirituality (43-45)

B. The Indictment of Superficial Spirituality (45c)

III. A Righteous Lord Seeks Submissive Servants (46-50)

Matthew 12:22-37

“The Source of Spiritual Power and Practice”

Introduction:

I. The Source of Spiritual Power (22-32)

A. True Spiritual Power Fascinates Some & Infuriates Others (22-24)

B. The Source of Spiritual Power is Seen in Its Consequences (25-29)

C. Our Stance toward Spiritual Power Shows Our Condition (30-32)

II. The Source of Spiritual Practice (33-37)

A. Our Spiritual State is the Caused of Our Spiritual Practice (33)

B. Our Speech is the Confirmation of Our Spiritual State (34-37)

Matthew 12:1-14

“Sabbath Rules Challenged and Sabbath Reality Clarified”

Introduction:

I. Sabbath Respect Challenged (1-2)

II. Sabbath Requirements Clarified (3-8)

A. The Exception of David’s Liberty in Eating the Showbread (3-4)

B. The Example of the Priest’s Labors in the Sanctuary (5-6)

III. Sabbath Rest Consummated in Compassion for Sufferers (9-14)

Matthew 11:20-30

“An Inducement and Invitation to Repentance and Rest”

Introduction:

I. Jesus Indicts our Un-repentance [an unpardonable unbelief] (20-24)

II. Jesus Initiates Revelation toward Us [an unsought unveiling] (25-27)

III. Jesus Invites us to Rest [an unparalleled unburdening] (28-30)

Matthew 11:1-19

“Great Expectations”

Introduction:

I. Great Expectations Confused (Unbelieving Perplexity Explained) (2-6)

II. Great Expectations Challenged (An Unrivalled Prophet Extolled) (7-10)

III. Great Expectations in Charade (Unresponsive People Exposed) (16-19)

Matthew 10:34-42

“Clarifying Our Commitments in the Mission”

Introduction:

I. Commitment to Christ Brings Conflict (34)

II. Commitment to Christ Challenges Our Core Connections (35-37)

III. Commitment to Christ Compensates All Costs (39)

(Life through Loss) (Abundance through Abdication)

IV. Commitment to Christ Compassionately Cares for Others (40-42)

Matthew 10:24-42

“Foiling Our Fear & Clarifying Our Commitments in the Mission”

Introduction:

I. Foiling Our Fear in the Mission (26-33)

A. Our Fear is Foiled Because We Voice that Which is Veiled (26-27)

B. Our Fear is Foiled by a Greater Fear (28)

C. Our Fear is Foiled by Sensing our Significance (29-31)

II. Clarifying Our Commitments in the Mission (34-39)

A. Commitment to Christ Brings Conflict (34)

B. Commitment to Christ Challenges Our Core Connections (35-37)

C. Commitment to Christ Compensates All Costs (39)

(Life through Loss) (Abundance through Abdication)

D. Commitment to Christ Compassionately Cares for Others (40-42)

Matthew 10:5-23

“Provision for the Mission & Perseverance in the Mission”

Introduction:

I. Provision for the Mission (5-15)

A. The Recipients of the Mission (5-6)

B. The Revolutionary Message of the Mission (7-8a)

C. The Resources for the Maintenance of the Mission (8b-10)

D. The Response to the Mission Modifies our Methods (11-15)

II. Perseverance in the Mission (16-23)

A. The Results of Faithfulness to the Mission: Rejection (16-18)

B. The Reply to Those Who Rebuff the Mission (19-20)

C. The Relationships at Risk in the Mission (21-22a)

D. The Response to Rivals of the Mission: Retreat & Redeploy (23)