1. Walk Through MATTHEW New Life Bible Fellowship

2. MATTHEW – Disciple of Jesus as the Promised Messianic King I. Presentation of Messianic King 1-7 I. Presentation of Messianic King 1-7 A. Narrative: Preparation of the King 1-4 A. Narrative: Preparation of the King 1-4 1. Royal birth and childhood 1-2 1. Royal birth and childhood 1-2 2. Preparation for ministry 3-4 2. Preparation for ministry 3-4 Identification – Coronation - Temptation Identification – Coronation - Temptation

3. I. Presentation of Messianic King 1-7 B. Discourse: Principles of the King 5-7 B. Discourse: Principles of the King 5-7 Standards of righteousness for Kingdom subjects Standards of righteousness for Kingdom subjects Superior righteousness to that of their day Superior righteousness to that of their day C. Discipleship Challenge: to Right living 7:21, 24-27 C. Discipleship Challenge: to Right living 7:21, 24-27

4. Discipleship Challenge: to Right Living Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven.” 7:24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock……” 7:24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock……”

5. II. Power of Messianic King 8-10 A. Narrative: Power of King Demonstrated 8-9 Miracles showing Jesus’ power and authority Miracles showing Jesus’ power and authority B. Discourse: Power of King Delegated 10 Instructions for disciples’ mission Instructions for disciples’ mission C. Discipleship challenge: To Service as disciple 10:37-38, 42

6. Discipleship Challenge to Service Matthew 10:37 “Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38 And anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” Matthew 10:37 “Anyone who loves his father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; 38 And anyone who does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” 10:42 “And if anyone gives a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.” 10:42 “And if anyone gives a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.”

7. III. Program of the Messianic King 11-13 A. Narrative: Conflict Experienced 11-12 A. Narrative: Conflict Experienced 11-12 Rising opposition Rising opposition … 12:14 plot to kill … 12:24 Beelzebub’s power … 12:14 plot to kill … 12:24 Beelzebub’s power B. Discourse: Conflict Explained 13:1-52 B. Discourse: Conflict Explained 13:1-52 Seven parables Seven parables C. Discipleship challenge: to understand Nature of Kingdom 13:51-52 C. Discipleship challenge: to understand Nature of Kingdom 13:51-52

8. Discipleship Challenge: to Understand Nature of Kingdom Matthew 13:51 “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes, they replied.” Matthew 13:51 “Have you understood all these things?” Jesus asked. “Yes, they replied.” 13:52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” 13:52 He said to them, “Therefore every teacher of the law who has been instructed about the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.”

9. IV. Personnel of Messianic King 13:53-18:35 A. Narrative: Private ministry 13:53-17-27 A. Narrative: Private ministry 13:53-17-27 1. Progressive polarization 13:53-16:20 1. Progressive polarization 13:53-16:20 2. Looking ahead to Jerusalem 16:21-17:27 2. Looking ahead to Jerusalem 16:21-17:27 B. Discourse: Interpersonal relationships 18 B. Discourse: Interpersonal relationships 18 Humility Forgiveness Humility Forgiveness C. Discipleship challenge: to Harmonious relationships 18:35 C. Discipleship challenge: to Harmonious relationships 18:35

10. Discipleship Challenge: to Harmonious Relationships Matthew 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.” Matthew 18:35 “This is how my heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”

11. V. Parousia of Messianic King 19-25 A. Narrative: Rejection of King 19-23 A. Narrative: Rejection of King 19-23 Progress to cross Rejection and replacement of Israel Rejection and replacement of Israel B. Discourse: Return of King 24-25 B. Discourse: Return of King 24-25 Second coming and future reign Second coming and future reign C. Discipleship challenge: to Preparedness 24:44; 25:40, 46 C. Discipleship challenge: to Preparedness 24:44; 25:40, 46 Responsible anticipation of Christ’s return Responsible anticipation of Christ’s return A. Narrative: Rejection of King 19-23 A. Narrative: Rejection of King 19-23 Progress to cross Rejection and replacement of Israel Rejection and replacement of Israel B. Discourse: Return of King 24-25 B. Discourse: Return of King 24-25 Second coming and future reign Second coming and future reign C. Discipleship challenge: to Preparedness 24:44; 25:40, 46 C. Discipleship challenge: to Preparedness 24:44; 25:40, 46 Responsible anticipation of Christ’s return Responsible anticipation of Christ’s return

12. Discipleship Challenge: to Preparedness Matthew 24:44 “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” Matthew 24:44 “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” 25:40 “The king will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me’….” 46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” 25:40 “The king will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me’….” 46 “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.”

13. VI.Passion of Messianic King 26-28 A. Narrative: Conqueror of death 26-28:15 A. Narrative: Conqueror of death 26-28:15 Crucifixion and Resurrection Crucifixion and Resurrection B. Discourse: Great Commission 28:16-20 B. Discourse: Great Commission 28:16-20 Discipling all nations Discipling all nations C. Discipleship challenge: to Witness 28:19-20 C. Discipleship challenge: to Witness 28:19-20 A. Narrative: Conqueror of death 26-28:15 A. Narrative: Conqueror of death 26-28:15 Crucifixion and Resurrection Crucifixion and Resurrection B. Discourse: Great Commission 28:16-20 B. Discourse: Great Commission 28:16-20 Discipling all nations Discipling all nations C. Discipleship challenge: to Witness 28:19-20 C. Discipleship challenge: to Witness 28:19-20

14. Discipleship Challenge: to Witness Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:19 “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age.”