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STUDIES IN THE BIBLE – LESSON 42

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).