Jesus, Moses, and Elijah met on the mountaintop. One's face radiated with divine light. The others did not.

Moses and Elijah were no slouches - these were titans of Jewish history, the very embodiment of the law and the prophets. And yet, when standing next to Jesus, they paled. It was Christ alone that the Father referred to, saying "This is my Son, listen to Him" in Matthew 17.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What was the 'transfiguration,' and why did Jesus undergo it?

B) Why did Moses and Elijah appear, and what did they talk about?

C) What was Peter's mistake, and what forgiveness did he receive?

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This was a very wicked region.

In the time of Christ, Caesarea Phillipi was the 'red light district.' It was filled with pagan people doing pagan things. And yet, this is where Jesus took His disciples in Matthew 16. Why? That will be the focus of today's study.

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did Jesus travel to the region known as Hell's gates?

B) What did He teach His disciples when they got there?

C) Why did Jesus say "on this rock I will build my church?"

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It is the most famous sermon ever preached - the 'sermon on the mount.'

In Matthew 5, Jesus starts this sermon with a series of blessings (or beatitudes). What were these blessings all about? And how were they received by hurting, downtrodden people who were used to the legalism of the Pharisees?

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) How do the blessings of Matthew 5 contrast to the woes of Matthew 23?

B) Who was Christ's audience for this particular sermon?

C) What does it mean to be 'salt' and 'light' in the world around us?

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Who were the 12 Apostles?

Well, they're not the sort of men you would expect. They weren't the sort of men that anyone would expect. Fishermen, a tax collector, a Judas - from an earthly perspective, this was an unlikely bunch. And yet, Christ chose them to be His friends and ambassadors. What can we learn from their service?

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What is the difference between a 'disciple' and an 'apostle?'

B) What warnings did Jesus give to His apostles before sending them out?

C) What unique responsibilities were the apostles given?

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Pharisees hated Jesus. This Roman Centurion did not.

Throughout the New Testament, the Pharisees antagonized our Savior. They accused and berated Him at every turn. Conversely, there are seven Roman Centurions in the New Testament - and each is portrayed in a more positive light. How can this be?

Questions That We'll Answer:

A) Why did Jesus 'marvel' at the faith of the Centurion?

B) What stood out about the Centurion's request?

C) What warning did Jesus give the Jews in Matthew 8?

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Does the devil think that he can win? In Matthew 4, Jesus is led out into the wilderness, where He was tempted for forty days by the devil. What did the devil think he was going to accomplish? And what was the Father's purpose in allowing His Son to undergo this?

Other Questions That We'll Answer:

A) What was the object of each of the three temptations?

B) Why did Jesus refer to Scripture at each opportunity?

C) How was Christ's temptation related to Adam's in Genesis 3?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt

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If baptism is for SINNERS, then why was JESUS baptized?

In Matthew 3, Jesus asked John to baptize him. That blew John's mind. And so, John told Him that it was the other way around - that Christ needed to baptize him! John knew that Jesus had no sins that He needed to repent of, and no need to be 'washed clean.'

So why did Jesus insist on being baptized? That will be today's focus.

Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What sort of baptism was John doing by the Jordan River?
B) Were John's baptism the same as our modern, church age baptisms?
B) Why did Jesus say His baptism would 'fulfill all righteousness?'

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
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The God who MADE YOU wants to be WITH YOU. Think on that.

The pagan gods didn't work that way. These (false) deities kept the people at arm's length. But our God wants to be close. He walked with Adam in the garden. He dwelt in the tabernacle and temple. He came to earth in the form of a babe. Our God is "Emmanuel" - He is "God With Us."

Join us for Part 2 of our study in the Book of Matthew.

Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What is the difference between being 'with' or 'for' someone?
B) What did the Angel tell Joseph about Jesus? Why was it so important?
C) What comfort do the Angel's words have to those of us who are hurting?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
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Who was Matthew? What is the Book of Matthew all about?

In Part 1 of our new study, we will introduce this Gospel and talk about the audience that it was originally written to - the Israelites. While Matthew contains truth and wisdom for all people, it was intended to explain the person and work of Jesus to Matthew's Jewish contemporaries.

In addition to introducing the Book of Matthew, we'll also talk about the 'intertestamental age' that preceded its writing.

Questions That We'll Answer:
A) Why was God 'silent' for over 400 years?
B) What differentiates Matthew from the other Gospel accounts?
C) Why are there two different genealogies (in Matthew and Luke)?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
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Throughout the Old Testament, God made a series of incredible promises – promises that defied His people’s expectations. And, in His time, He fulfilled every last one of them. 

In today’s study of 1 Kings 8, we’ll consider the God who always ‘keeps His promises’ – including those that He has made to you and I.

Questions That We'll Answer:
A) What are some of the most amazing promises God has ever made?
B) What promises has He made to you  for your own future?
C) Why did 1 Kings 8 represent such a high point in Israel's history?

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
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