1. Saemoonan English Bible Study 2009-08-23 By Changjoon Justin Lee cjl@kist.re.kr 010-2825-7128 http://niv.saemoonan.org

2. Time table 8:20 Gospel singing 8:30 Opening Prayer 8:35 Scripture reading 9:05 Memorize verse 9:10 Phrase exercise 9:20 Alphabet pronunciation 9.25 Announcement 9:28 Closing prayer

3. Purpose of English Bible Study Study the Bible in English. Study English through the Bible. Focus on; Proper pronunciation Scripture reading/comprehension Listening/speaking

4. Today’s Announcements 2009 4 th Annual Memorization Contest on August 22 nd. Class materials are found in http://niv.saemoonan.org. www.saemoonan.org home page has been newly updated.www.saemoonan.org All class members will be required to wear name tag. Please attend English Worship Service at 11:10AM ~12:10, in 2 nd Education Building Room 101 ( 제 2 교육관 1 층 101 호 ). You will experience the great praise and worship, plus wonderful sermon by Pastor Daniel Kim.

5. 1 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2 From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise because of your enemies, to silence the foe and the avenger. 3 When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? 5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. 6 You made him ruler over the works of your hands; you put everything under his feet: 7 all flocks and herds, and the beasts of the field, 8 the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. 9 O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

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7. Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell, The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; The Holy Catholic Church; The communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting. Amen

8. Today’s Psalm Reading by Yeo Jae Sung Psalms 90 1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3 You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men." 4 For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. 5 You sweep men away in the sleep of death; they are like the new grass of the morning- 6 though in the morning it springs up new, by evening it is dry and withered. 7 We are consumed by your anger and terrified by your indignation. 8 You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence.

9. Today’s Psalm Reading by Yeo Jae Sung Psalms 90 9 All our days pass away under your wrath; we finish our years with a moan. 10 The length of our days is seventy years-or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. 11 Who knows the power of your anger? For your wrath is as great as the fear that is due you. 12 Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. 13 Relent, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. 16 May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children. 17 May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us-yes, establish the work of our hands.

10. Today’s Prayer Prayer by Yeo Jae Sung

11. Matthew Chapter 21 1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away." 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 5 "Say to the Daughter of Zion, 'See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.' " 6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.

12. Matthew Chapter 21 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!" 10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, "Who is this?" 11 The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." 12 Jesus entered the temple area and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. 13 "It is written," he said to them, " 'My house will be called a house of prayer,' but you are making it a 'den of robbers.' “

13. Matthew Chapter 21 14 The blind and the lame came to him at the temple, and he healed them. 15 But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple area, "Hosanna to the Son of David," they were indignant. 16 "Do you hear what these children are saying?" they asked him. "Yes," replied Jesus, "have you never read, " 'From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise'?" 17 And he left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where he spent the night. 18 Early in the morning, as he was on his way back to the city, he was hungry.

14. Matthew Chapter 21 19 Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, "May you never bear fruit again!" Immediately the tree withered. 20 When the disciples saw this, they were amazed. "How did the fig tree wither so quickly?" they asked. 21 Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. 22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." 23 Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. "By what authority are you doing these things?" they asked. "And who gave you this authority?“

15. Matthew Chapter 21 24 Jesus replied, "I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 25 John's baptism-where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?" They discussed it among themselves and said, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask, 'Then why didn't you believe him?' 26 But if we say, 'From men'-we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet." 27 So they answered Jesus, "We don't know." Then he said, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 28 "What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard.‘

16. Matthew Chapter 21 29 " 'I will not,' he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30 "Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir,' but he did not go. 31 "Which of the two did what his father wanted?" "The first," they answered. Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him. 33 "Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey.

17. Matthew Chapter 21 34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit. 35 "The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. 36 Then he sent other servants to them, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same way. 37 Last of all, he sent his son to them. 'They will respect my son,' he said. 38 "But when the tenants saw the son, they said to each other, 'This is the heir. Come, let's kill him and take his inheritance.' 39 So they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him. 40 "Therefore, when the owner of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?“

18. Matthew Chapter 21 41 "He will bring those wretches to a wretched end," they replied, "and he will rent the vineyard to other tenants, who will give him his share of the crop at harvest time." 42 Jesus said to them, "Have you never read in the Scriptures: " 'The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes'? 43 "Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. 44 He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed." 45 When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus' parables, they knew he was talking about them. 46 They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held that he was a prophet.

19. Judgment on Christ Rejecters Matthew 21: 33 - 46 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.’? Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.” (21:42-43)

20. Timeline of Passover Week Monday – Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey colt to a Messiah’s welcome Tuesday – Jesus came into the city again and cleansed the temple of sacrifice merchants and money changers Wednesday He entered the city again and on the way He cursed the fig tree While teaching in the temple courts, the religious leaders questioned the source of his authority Jesus condemns the Jewish leaders through the parable of the tenants that illustrates their willful rejection of God

21. The Illustration (vv. 33 – 39) “Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the vineyard to collect his fruit. The tenants seized his servants, they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. Then he sent other servants to them, more than the first time, and the tenants treated them the same way. Last of all, he sent his son to them. ‘They will respect my son,’ he said. But when the tenants saw the son they said to each other, ‘This is the heir. Come let’s kill him and take his heritance.’ So they took him and threw him out of the vineyard and killed him.” (21:33-39)

22. The Illustration - Comments Simple and understandable story to explain a profound truth Landlord planting a vineyard was commonplace in Palestine; story illustrates the great care taken by the landowner – Stone wall (or hedge of briars) to keep out wild animals – Winepress used to crush the grapes and collect the juice – Tower – lookout place for marauders, shelter for workers, storage for tools Landlord rented the vineyard to farmers he thought we reliable caretakers and entered into a covenant (agreement) with them Tenant farmers had an excellent opportunity to develop a good living; but they wanted the whole harvest for themselves and were merciless Story piqued the interest of the Jewish leaders and the bystanders – Great pity for the betrayed, grieving owner – Resentful outrage at the heartless, brutal farmers

23. The Conclusion (vv. 40-41) Jesus led His hearers to finish the story themselves Chief priest and elders rightly replied – Vineyard owner would severely punish the wicked farmers – Replace them with others who were reliable With this answer they sprang the trap of their own condemnation “Therefore, when the of the vineyard comes, what will he do to those tenants?” “He will bring those wretches to a wretched end,” they replied, “and he will rent the vineyard to other tenants, who will give his share of the crop at harvest time.” (21:40-41)

24. The Explanation (v. 42) How is this relevant to the parable? – Used Psalm 118:22 to reinforce the parable’s point – “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone (chief cornerstone)” Cornerstone was most basic and essential part of a building – Determined the proper placement and alignment of every other part Israel was the stone which the empire builders of the world rejected as insignificant and despised. Israel was chosen to be the chief cornerstone in the redemptive history of the world in God’s divine plan Peter declared shortly after Pentecost, “Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you have crucified, whom God raised from the dead... He is the stone which was rejected by you, the builders, but which became the very cornerstone.” (Acts 4:10-12) THE REJECTED SON IN THE PARABLE AND THE REJECTED STONE BOTH REFER TO CHRIST Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.’” (21:42)

25. The Explanation – Continued (v. 42) Linkage of the parable to Israel – God prepared a place of great beauty and blessing Graciously (without merit) gave stewardship of it to His people, Israel Place of promise, hope, deliverance, salvation, and security – Israel misappropriated all those blessings, robbing God of the gratitude, glory, and honor due Him Persecuted the prophets God patiently and lovingly sent to call His people to repentance and forgiveness Killed the Son of God

26. The Application (vv. 43-44) Jesus removed all doubt about what He was saying to the chief priests and elders – “Therefore I tell you” – speaking directly to them – “The kingdom of God will be taken from you” – In their stead the kingdom would be “given to a people who will produce its fruit.” “Fruit” – demonstrated righteousness produced out of a life turned from sin Unbelieving religious leaders would not turn from their sin and repent, therefore they could not produce kingdom fruit They were willfully, spiritually barren Therefore they were cursed like the fig tree that had leaves but no figs “Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” (21:43-44)

27. The Reaction (vv. 45-46) Chief priests and Pharisees knew they were the evil subjects in Jesus’ parables – The son who falsely told his father he would work in the field but did not go – Wretched farmers who despised the vineyard owner, beat and killed his servants, and killed his son – The builders who rejected the stone that would become the chief cornerstone Because of that rejection they would be rejected by God and forbidden entrance into His kingdom But... – They heard but did not heed, they would not turn from their sin – They would not follow Jesus – Their thoughts were of self-justification and revenge They plotted to seize Jesus and have Him put to death; but their fear of the multitude prevented them from acting When the chief priests and the Pharisees heard Jesus’ parables, they knew he was talking about them. They looked for a way to arrest him, but they were afraid of the crowd because the people held that he was a prophet.(21:45-46)

28. Conclusion Passage portrays God’s: – Gracious provision for men – Patience with their unbelief and rejection – Love in sending His only Son for their redemption – Righteous judgment when His patience has run its course Jesus’ deity as the Son of God – Obedience to God’s and willingness even to come to earth and die for man’s redemption – Coming one day as the instrument of divine judgment Sinful mankind – Great blessings and privileges from God – Opportunity to receive truth from His prophets – Opportunity to receive eternal life from the Son Man’s responsibility and accountability before a loving but just God – They will be either redeemed because of faith – Or condemned because of unbelief

29. Last Week’s Verse Jesus entered the temple courts, and while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority?” (21:23)

30. This Week’s Verse Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scripture: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.’? Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit.” (21:42-43)

31. Today’s phrase By what authority are you doing these things? By what authority _______ you __________ ___________? The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone. The stone the builders ______________ has become the capstone.

32. This Week’s Conversation A: Today’s lesson highlights the problem of chief priests and elders who could not be saved. B: What was their problem? A: They were exposed to the light but refused to be enlightened. They heard the message but would not believe. They saw the power but would not be moved. B: That’s a tragedy! A: But many tax collectors and other sinners accepted him and were saved. B: That’s a blessing!

33. Next Week’s Conversation

34. Today’s pop quiz Jesus gave an illustration of vineyard in this lesson. After this illustration, he quotes a verse from Psalm 118. What did he mean by the “rejected stone?” 1. Thrown away stone. 2. Jewish people. 3. John the Baptist. 4. Jesus Christ.

35. The Lord’s Prayer Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13)

36. Today’s Prayer Topic Pray that we will not reject Jesus Christ.

37. God will make a way Where there seems to be no way He works in ways we cannot see He will make a way for me He will be my guide Hold me closely to His side With love and strength for each new day He will make a way.... He will make a way