This week, Jesus returns to the question of whether to keep the oral tradition of Israel or the true Law of God. We can learn that we, too, can be tempted to place tradition and preferences above the Law of God. In Matthew 15, we learn about the consequences of such actions.

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Resources Used in this Series

· Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG)

· Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG)

· Explore the Bible Commentary (ETBC)

· Preaching the Word: Matthew (Preaching)

· New American Commentary: Matthew (NAC)

· Exalting Christ in Matthew (Exalting)

· Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Matthew 14-18 (ACC)

· The King Has Come (Spurgeon)

This week, we explore a remarkable day in which the disciples are challenged, Peter gets out of the boat, and they all worship the Lord Jesus.

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Resources Used in this Series

· Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG)

· Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG)

· Explore the Bible Commentary (ETBC)

· Preaching the Word: Matthew (Preaching)

· New American Commentary: Matthew (NAC)

· Exalting Christ in Matthew (Exalting)

· Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Matthew 14-18 (ACC)

· The King Has Come (Spurgeon)

This week, we have a different type of lesson. We are going to take the Parable of the Wheat and Weeds and use it to learn how to share the gospel. Please note that the black-and-white portion of the video is set apart for what one would say when sharing the gospel.

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Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at myfairviewbaptist.org

Subscribe on Apple Podcast at https://apple.co/3R1lflr

Resources Used in this Series

· Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG)

· Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG)

· Explore the Bible Commentary (ETBC)

· Preaching the Word: Matthew (Preaching)

· New American Commentary: Matthew (NAC)

· Exalting Christ in Matthew (Exalting)

· Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Matthew 1-13 (ACCS)

· The King Has Come (Spurgeon)

This week, we explore the idea of legalism and Jesus' answer to our tendencies toward such thoughts and ways of being. Jesus is going to answer questions related to Sabbath practices. In His answer, we learn about God's Heart for people and Jesus Authority.

Download Lesson plans athttps://www.myfairviewbaptist.org/small-groups

Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at myfairviewbaptist.org

Subscribe on Apple Podcast at https://apple.co/3R1lflr

Resources Used in this Series

· Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG)

· Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG)

· Explore the Bible Commentary (ETBC)

· Preaching the Word: Matthew (Preaching)

· New American Commentary: Matthew (NAC)

· Exalting Christ in Matthew (Exalting)

· Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Matthew 1-13 (ACCS)

· The King Has Come (Spurgeon)

This week we examine John the Baptist's doubt of the Lord and see what it can teach us in our times of doubt.

Download Lesson plans athttps://www.myfairviewbaptist.org/small-groups

Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at myfairviewbaptist.org

Subscribe on Apple Podcast at https://apple.co/3R1lflr

Resources Used in this Series

· Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG)

· Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG)

· Explore the Bible Commentary (ETBC)

· Preaching the Word: Matthew (Preaching)

· New American Commentary: Matthew (NAC)

· Exalting Christ in Matthew (Exalting)

· Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Matthew 1-13 (ACCS)

· The King Has Come (Spurgeon)

This week, Jesus sends His disciples out on mission. He warns them of persecution on this mission to Israel and the more extensive persecution they will face when they extend their missionary efforts after this ascension.

Download Lesson plans at https://www.myfairviewbaptist.org/small-groups

Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at myfairviewbaptist.org

Subscribe on Apple Podcast at https://apple.co/3R1lflr

Resources Used in this Series

· Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG)

· Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG)

· Explore the Bible Commentary (ETBC)

· Preaching the Word: Matthew (Preaching)

· New American Commentary: Matthew (NAC)

· Exalting Christ in Matthew (Exalting)

· Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Matthew 1-13 (ACCS)

· The King Has Come (Spurgeon)

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This week we see how Jesus shows mercy to those others deemed too sinful to associate with. He also spends time in a theological conversation about the Kingdom of God. Our lesson concludes with an act of mercy by Jesus.

Download Lesson plans athttps://www.myfairviewbaptist.org/small-groups

Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at myfairviewbaptist.org

Subscribe on Apple Podcast at https://apple.co/3R1lflr

Resources Used in this Series

· Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG)

· Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG)

· Explore the Bible Commentary (ETBC)

· Preaching the Word: Matthew (Preaching)

· New American Commentary: Matthew (NAC)

· Exalting Christ in Matthew (Exalting)

· Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Matthew 1-13 (ACCS)

· The King Has Come (Spurgeon)

This week, we begin our focus on Jesus' healing ministry. Through His actions, we can see that Jesus Accepts the Outcast, Values the Undervalued, and Redeems the Unredeemed.

Download Lesson plans athttps://www.myfairviewbaptist.org/small-groups

Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at myfairviewbaptist.org

Subscribe on Apple Podcast at https://apple.co/3R1lflr

Resources Used in this Series

· Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG)

· Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG)

· Explore the Bible Commentary (ETBC)

· Preaching the Word: Matthew (Preaching)

· New American Commentary: Matthew (NAC)

· Exalting Christ in Matthew (Exalting)

· Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Matthew 1-13 (ACCS)

· The King Has Come (Spurgeon)

This week, we conclude our examination of the Sermon on the Mount and explore what Jesus teaches us about False Prophets. We also examine His authority.

Download Lesson plans athttps://www.myfairviewbaptist.org/small-groups

Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at myfairviewbaptist.org

Subscribe on Apple Podcast at https://apple.co/3R1lflr

Resources Used in this Series

· Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG)

· Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG)

· Explore the Bible Commentary (ETBC)

· Preaching the Word: Matthew (Preaching)

· New American Commentary: Matthew (NAC)

· Exalting Christ in Matthew (Exalting)

· Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Matthew 1-13 (ACCS)

· The King Has Come (Spurgeon)

This week, we begin a three part series looking at the Sermon on the Mount. Our first lesson explores what it means to be salt and light, Jesus' relationship to the Scriptures, and an example of how a person lives as salt and light.

Download Lesson plans athttps://www.myfairviewbaptist.org/small-groups

Learn more about Fairview Baptist Church at myfairviewbaptist.org

Subscribe on Apple Podcast at https://apple.co/3R1lflr

Resources Used in this Series

· Explore the Bible Leader Guide (ETB LG)

· Explore the Bible Personal Study Guide (ETB PSG)

· Explore the Bible Commentary (ETBC)

· Preaching the Word: Matthew (Preaching)

· New American Commentary: Matthew (NAC)

· Exalting Christ in Matthew (Exalting)

· Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture: Matthew 1-13 (ACCS)

· The King Has Come (Spurgeon)

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