THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING
1. Jesus’ Practices: The Upside-Down Kingdom, (Matt. 20-21).
Key: In Ethics & Values God’s Kingdom Is Counter-Cultural.
a. The Day-Labourers, (20:16).
- Lesson #1: It’s Not Our Vineyard-World, (20:1).
- Lesson #2: It’s Not Our Penny-Reward, (20:2).
- Lesson #3: It’s Not Our Invitation-Calling, (20:3-4).
- Lesson #4: God Acts By His Word, Not Our Assumptions, (20:10).
- Lesson #5: Be Content With Your Compensation, (20:11).
- Lesson #6: In The End God Is Always Just, (20:13).
b. Momma’s Request, (20:20).
- Lesson #7: Worship Can Be Manipulative, (20:20).
- Lesson #8: Man Up And Ask Without Pretexts! (20:21).
- Lesson #9: Always Follow The Example Of Jesus, (20:25-28).
c. The Miracle Of Opening Blind Eyes.
- Lesson #10: Followers Of Jesus Are Merciful, (20:30-31).
- Lesson #11: Followers Of Jesus Are Compassionate, (20:34a).
- Lesson #12: Followers Of Jesus Are Enlightened, (20:34b).
d. Seven Clear Facts:
- God Is A Provider, (21:1-3).
- People Are Fickle, (21:8-9).
- God’s House Is For Divine Connections, (21:13,16).
- Faith Makes Things Happen, (21:21-22).
- Critics Don’t Always Deserve An Answer, (21:23-27).
- Be Careful Who You Reject In Life, (21:42).
- God’s Word Can Either Shape You Or Crush You, (21:44).
The Pattern: Kingdom Ethics & Values Can Turn This World Upside-Down, (Acts 17:6).