In our text, Matthew16:21-23, Jesus begins to set his face to go to Jerusalem to die on the cross. He begins to teach his disciples what will happen to him there, but Peter, as the spokesman, does not yet understand the necessity of the cross.
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Sermons on Matthew
Matthew 16:13-20, is a key passage for both the structure and the message of Matthew’s gospel. It has been much abused and neglected.
Reference: Mt 15:29-16:12
Reference: Matthew 15:21-28 We see a contrast between the reception of Jesus among the scribes and Pharisees and among the gentiles. In our text, this Canaanite woman is presented as an example of faith to us. We will consider how we are to be encouraged in our faith by seeing Jesus’ response to her. Sermon…
We will continue in the gospel of Matthew. Our text is Matthew 15:1-20. Here Jesus exposes religious hypocrisy. We will consider these three points. 1. Jesus’ conflict with Jewish authorities. 2. Jesus’ explanation of the true source of sin. 3. The implications for our faith.
We will be considering Matthew’s account of Jesus’ miraculous walking on water in Matthew 14:22-33. This is a unique manifestation of the glory of Christ. We will consider how it was that Peter was able to walk on water and how he failed. We will consider what encouragement we have for our faith today. Particularly…
We will be considering Matthew’s account of the miracle of feeding the five thousand. This miracle has a symbolic significance in defining Jesus’ ministry. It is the only miracle besides Jesus’ resurrection that is recorded in all four gospels. We will be considering its significance for us today.
Reference text is Mt. 14:1-12 Our text describes the death of John the Baptist. This is important as it reminds us of the conflict of the kingdom of heaven in this world. We will consider the conflict of Herod and John in light of this greater conflict. We will consider the call of the gospel…
We will continue our study of the book of Matthew. Matthew concludes this chapter on the secrets of the kingdom by showing the offense that the people of Nazareth had towards Jesus and his ministry. We will consider the reason for this offense and how deeply rooted pride and prejudice is in all people by…
Scripture Reading: Luke 23:8-9, Matthew 27:12-14