Main Point: Those who follow Jesus are part of His family.

1. Who belongs to Jesus' family?

2. Those who do the Father's will.

Main Point: No more signs are needed - believe in the risen Christ.

1. The Wish for a Sign (v. 38-40)

2. The Witness Stand (v. 41-42)

3. The Worsened State (v. 43-45)

Main Point: Your confession concerning Jesus reveals the condition of your heart.

1. Your words reveal your heart.

2. Your words will be judged by God.

Main Point: Guard your heart against convictions that lead to hell.

1. The confusion of the crowds and the conviction of the Pharisees.

2. The irrationality of the Pharisees exposed.

3. The significance of the exorcism explained.

4. A warning against unforgivable blasphemy.

Main Point: God's just reign advances through His gentle King.

1. God's law is characterized by goodness.

2. God's King is characterized by gentleness.

Main Point: Jesus has authority over the Sabbath.

1. Accusation

2. Answer

3. Authority

Main Point: God uses His enduring Word to transform frail man.

1. Old Testament Origin (Isaiah 40:6-8)

2. New Testament Use (1 Peter 1:24-25)

3. Nature of God's Word (enduring)

4. Activity of God's Word (transforming)

Main Point: Jesus alone reveals the Father and gives rest for your soul.

1. Give thanks to God.

2. Come to Jesus.

Main Point: Be confident that God will destroy his enemies and give rest to his people, just as he promised.

1, God’s Wrath (Joshua 11:1–20).

2. Israel’s Rest (Joshua 11:21–23).

3. God’s Winning Record (Joshua 12:1–24).

Main Point: Jesus condemns the unrepentant for each of His mighty works they reject.

1. The Perspective of Matthew.

2. The Purpose of Mighty works.

3. The Process of Repentance.

4. The Peril of Judgment Day.