THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW: CHRIST IS KING
1. PRACTICAL LESSONS FROM MATTHEW 1-12:
a. Worshipping Jesus As King, (2:1-2).
- Repentance: Turning To His New Way Of Thinking, (3:2a).
- Kingdom: Embracing His New Way Of Living, (3:2b).
b. Being Mindful Of Satanic Inroads, (4:1).
- The Bodily Road = Our Physical Appetites, (4:2-4).
- The Prideful Road = Our Aspirational Appetites, (4:5-7).
- The Visual Road = Our Visual Appetites, (4:8-10).
c. Recognizing Seasons Of Temptation, (4:11).
- Destiny Altering Temptation Is Seasonal, (Luke 4:13).
- Maximize Off-Seasons Thru Scripture, Prayer & Life-Balance.
d. Being People Of Character, (5:8).
- Personal Character Produces Salt = Impact, (5:13).
- Personal Character Generates Light = Influence, (5:14).
e. Mastering The Private Walk, (6:3-4).
- Private Places Prepare For Public Stages, (6:6).
f. Representing Jesus, (9:37-38).
- Disciples: We Represent Jesus Best Thru Learning, (10:1). 11:29
- Apostles: The Best Learners Will Be Authorized As Representatives, (10:2).
g. Advancing Jesus Intelligently, (10:16a).
- Application = The Intelligence Of Wisdom, (10:16b).
- Abasement = The Intelligence Of Humility, (10:16c).
The Pattern: Wise, Balanced, Private, Character-Filled People Are His Best Representatives.