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THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING

1. PRACTICAL LESSONS FROM MATTHEW 13-28:

a. Being Good Soil, (13:8).

Good Soil Embraces Scripture, (13:23a).

Good Soil Understands Scripture, (13:23b).

Good Soil Practices Scripture, (13:23c).

b. Being Great, (18:1).

Our Greatness Is Measured By Our Humility, (18:4).

Our Greatness Is Measured By Our Forgiveness, (18:21-22).

Our Greatness Is Measured By Our Reconciliation, (18:33).

c. Being Rich, (19:21).

Give When Required Always Trusting God As Source, (19:22).

d. Being Religious, (23:1-2).

Always Outwork Your Speech, (23:3-4).

Only Perform For An Audience Of One, (23:5-8).

Use Justice, Mercy & Faith As Work Tools, (23:23)

e. Being Unshakeable, (24:13).

Study, Don’t Be Deceived, (24:4-5)

Trust, Don’t Be Troubled, (24:6-8).

Mature, Don’t Be Offended, (24:9-10).

f. Being Prepared, (25:1,4).

Patiently Enjoy Your Allotted Time, (25:5).

Patiently Invest Your Allotted Time, (25:16).

g. Being Authoritative, (24:18).

Model = Let The World Hear & See Christ In Us! (28:19-20).

The Pattern: As Believers We Must No Longer Think, Speak, Live Below The Scope Of Jesus’ Authority.

ONE GOAL

FACT: Before The Goal, Personalities Must Give Way To Progress!

1. THE JOURNEY = MEASURED PROGRESS:

Progress That Meets Our World Where It Is, (Luke 10:33-34).

Progress That Engages Our World With Its Own Tools, (1 Sam. 17:50-51).

Progress That Knows When & How To Use The New & The Old, (Matt. 13:52).

2. THE GOAL = GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION:

Penetration = The Gospel Message To The Whole World, (Matt. 24:10).

Infiltration = The Gospel Ministry In Social Systems &Structures, (Luke 19:13).

Permeation = The Glory Of Jesus Everywhere, (Hab. 2:14).

THE RESULT: A VISIBLY CHANGING WORLD!

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING

1. PRACTICAL LESSONS FROM MATTHEW 1-12:

a. Worshipping Jesus As King, (2:1-2).

Repentance: Turning To His New Way Of Thinking, (3:2a).

Kingdom: Embracing His New Way Of Living, (3:2b).

b. Being Mindful Of Satanic Inroads, (4:1).

The Bodily Road = Our Physical Appetites, (4:2-4).

The Prideful Road = Our Aspirational Appetites, (4:5-7).

The Visual Road = Our Visual Appetites, (4:8-10).

c. Recognizing Seasons Of Temptation, (4:11).

Destiny Altering Temptation Is Seasonal, (Luke 4:13).

Maximize Off-Seasons Thru Scripture, Prayer & Life-Balance.

d. Being People Of Character, (5:8).

Personal Character Produces Salt = Impact, (5:13).

Personal Character Generates Light = Influence, (5:14).

e. Mastering The Private Walk, (6:3-4).

Private Places Prepare For Public Stages, (6:6).

f. Representing Jesus, (9:37-38).

Disciples: We Represent Jesus Best Thru Learning, (10:1). 11:29

Apostles: The Best Learners Will Be Authorized As Representatives, (10:2).

g. Advancing Jesus Intelligently, (10:16a).

Application = The Intelligence Of Wisdom, (10:16b).

Abasement = The Intelligence Of Humility, (10:16c).

The Pattern: Wise, Balanced, Private, Character-Filled People Are His Best Representatives.

ONE GOAL

FACT: Before The Goal, Personalities Must Give Way To Progress!

1. THE JOURNEY = MEASURED PROGRESS:

Progress That Meets Our World Where It Is, (Luke 10:33-34).

Progress That Engages Our World With Its Own Tools, (1 Sam. 17:50-51).

Progress That Knows When & How To Use The New & The Old, (Matt. 13:52).

2. THE GOAL = GLOBAL TRANSFORMATION:

Penetration = The Gospel Message To The Whole World, (Matt. 24:10).

Infiltration = The Gospel Ministry In Social Systems &Structures, (Luke 19:13).

Permeation = The Glory Of Jesus Everywhere, (Hab. 2:14).

THE RESULT: A VISIBLY CHANGING WORLD!

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING

1. The Victory of God: (Matt. 28).

The Resurrection Is the Telos of The Gospel! (1 Cor. 15:3-4).

The Resurrection the Victory of God, (1 Cor. 15;14-22).

The Resurrection Is God’s Victory Over Sin, Death & The Grave, (1 Cor. 15:51-57).

The Resurrection Makes Eternal Life Possible! (1 Cor. 15:58).

A. The Women & Their Truths:

Thru Christ a New Day Has Dawned, (28:1). A.D.

Thru Christ the Grave Is Opened, (28:2).

The Message to Disciples Is He Is Risen! (28:7).

B. The Guards & Their Lies:

The Love of Money Is the Root of Evil, (28:11-12).

The Lies of The Enemy Defies Reason, (28:13).

The Lies of The Religious Ungodly Are Never a Secret, (28:14-15).

C. The Master & His Message:

Without Doubt, Jesus Is the Object of Our Worship, (28:16-17).

All Power-Authority Is Found in Jesus, (28:18).

The Great Commission-Charge Is Global, (2:19a).

The Objective Is to Make Disciples, (28:19b).

The Method Is Didactic & Observational, (28:20a).

D. The Gospel’s Benediction:

Matthew 28:20b Bookends Matthew 1:23

We Close with Emmanuel = God with Us

The Pattern: To the World We Must Go with The Message of Christ the King: Crucified, Risen, And Exalted!

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING

1. The Passion Of The Christ II: (Matt. 26-27). Acts 1:3

a. The Trial Of The Century: (26:57).

Key: When Humanity Can Try Its God, We’re In Trouble!

Key: Jesus Was Not On Trial, We Were! (2 Cor. 5:21).

Before Priests = The Injustices Of Religion Is On Trail, (26:59-60).

Key: The Witness Of Humility Is Seen In Restraint, (26:67-68).

Key: The Denial Of Men Is Not The Denial Of God, (26:69-75).

Before Procurators = The Injustices Of Politics Is On Trial, (27:2,11-14).

Before People = The Injustices Of People Is On Trial, (, (27:15-20).

b. The Via Dolorosa:

The Praetorium Of Scourging, (27:27-30)

The Patibulum Of Shame, (27:31)

The Pressure Of Simon, (27:32).

c. The Hill Called Calvary: (27:33)

The Hill Is A Place Of Pain, (27:34).

The Hill Is A Place Of Vulnerability, (27:35).

The Hill Is A Place Of Criticism, (27:39-44).

The Hill Is A Place Of Isolation, (27:46).

The Hill Is A Place Of Sacrifice, (27:50).

The Hill Is A Place Of Access, (27:51).

The Hill Is A Place Of New Life, (27:52-53).

The Hill Is A Place Of Revelation, (27:54).

d. The Rich Man’s Tomb:

The Revelation Of Jospeh, (27:57-58 & 2 Cor. 8:9).

The Resting Place Of Jesus, (27:60 & Ps. 16:9-10).

Into The Abyss For a Season, (27:66).

The Pattern: To Us Who Believe The Cross Is The Wisdom & Power Of God, (1 Cor. 1:18).

PROGRESS OR IRRELEVANCE

FACT: Relevance Is The Reach Of Our Ripple Effect! (Matt. 4:24-25)

QUESTION: How Far Is Our Ripple Effect?

1. A TIME FOR INTELLIGENT FIRE:

a. Principled Fire:

Principles, (Not Values) That Align With This World, (Luke 16:8).

We Must Use Common Tools Anointed By Our Unique Tools, (Isa. 10:27).

b. Structural Fire:

We Must Embrace The Truth That Structure Is First! (Ezek. 37:7-10).

Bones Before Flesh =Structure Before Substance.

Flesh Before Wind =Substance Before Spirit.

Key: God Breathes Life Into Structured Things! (Gen. 2:7).

c. Governed Fire:

We Must Embrace Governance As Precious Gift, (1 Cor. 12:28).

Alignment = Everyone In Their Place, (1 Cor. 7:20,24).

Action = Everyone Within Their Capacity, (Matt. 25:14-15).

Accountability = Everyone Under Someone, (Matt. 8:9-10).

THE HURDLE: Chaos Is Doing What I Want To Do, (Judges 21:25).

THE TRUTH: Progress Is The Fruit Of Order, (1 Cor. 14:40).

PRAYER: LORD, LET THIS FIRE FALL!

PROGRESS OR IRRELEVANCE

FACT: Relevance Is The Reach Of Our Ripple Effect! (Matt. 4:24-25)

QUESTION: How Far Is Our Ripple Effect?

1. A TIME FOR INTELLIGENT FIRE:

a. Principled Fire:

Principles, (Not Values) That Align With This World, (Luke 16:8).

We Must Use Common Tools Anointed By Our Unique Tools, (Isa. 10:27).

b. Structural Fire:

We Must Embrace The Truth That Structure Is First! (Ezek. 37:7-10).

Bones Before Flesh =Structure Before Substance.

Flesh Before Wind =Substance Before Spirit.

Key: God Breathes Life Into Structured Things! (Gen. 2:7).

c. Governed Fire:

We Must Embrace Governance As Precious Gift, (1 Cor. 12:28).

Alignment = Everyone In Their Place, (1 Cor. 7:20,24).

Action = Everyone Within Their Capacity, (Matt. 25:14-15).

Accountability = Everyone Under Someone, (Matt. 8:9-10).

THE HURDLE: Chaos Is Doing What I Want To Do, (Judges 21:25).

THE TRUTH: Progress Is The Fruit Of Order, (1 Cor. 14:40).

PRAYER: LORD, LET THIS FIRE FALL!

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING

1. The Passion Of The Christ I: (Matt. 26). Acts 1:3

Key: Matt. 26-27 Is Steeped In Old Testament Imagery & Fulfillment.

An Example: Sold For Silver, (26:14-15).

The Imagery: Joseph & His Brothers, (Gen. 37:28).

The Fulfillment: The Price Of The Shepherd, (Zech. 11:12).

An Example: The Kisses Of An Enemy, (26:48-49).

The Imagery: The Wise Man’s Instruction, (Prov. 27:6).

An Example: Much Of This Section Occurs At Night, (26:31).

The Imagery: Israel’s Final Night In Egypt, (Ex. 12:42).

The Fulfillment: The Hour Of Darkness, (Luke 22:52-53).

a. The Passover Fulfilled: (26:2)

Jesus’ Anointing For Death, (26:6-7,12).

Jesus’ Betrayal For Death, (26:14-16).

Jesus’ Last Meal Before Death, (26:17-20).

Christ Is Our Passover, (1 Cor. 5:7).

Christ Is Our Exodus, (2 Cor. 5:17).

Christ Is Our Lord’s Supper, (26:26-29).

b. The Garden Revisited: (26:36)

Gethsemane = The Place Beyond The Brook, (John 18:1). 2 Sam. 15:23

Gethsemane = The Place Of Failed Promises, (26:33-35).

Gethsemane = The Place Where Sin Is Transferred, (26:36-38).

Gethsemane = The Place Of The Struggle Of Wills, (26:39).

Gethsemane = The Place Where Flesh’s Weakness Is Exposed, (26:40).

Gethsemane = The Place Of Victory, (26:42).

Gethsemane = The Place Of Scattering, (26:56).

The Pattern: The Victory Of The Church Is A Decision! (26:45-46)