He was the least conspicuous of the twelve apostles, yet led by the Holy Spirit and so well versed in Scripture Matthew was a man who was well able to take and interpret Old Testament passages in such a manner that would apply to new situations.
Taking a beautiful old sketch-book he produced a massive new canvas, a ‘Masterpiece’
A Series of Bible Studies Matthew's Gospel |
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Highlights of the New Design Matthew 1.21 “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.” |
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Hypocritical
Motive of Herod Matthew 2.13 “And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.” |
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Jesus and
John at the Jordan Matthew 3.15 “And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so now: for thus it becometh us to fulfil all righteousness. Then he suffered him.” |
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Courage and
Continuity Matthew 4.12 “Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee” |
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Measure by
Measure Matthew 5.24 “Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.” |
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Statement of
Secrecy Matthew 6.4 “That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.” |
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Founded upon
the Rock Matthew 7.25 “And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.” |
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Dealing with Diseases Matthew 8.17 “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” |
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Table of
Truth Matthew 9.13 “But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.” |
| Canvas 10 | The Falling
Sparrow Matthew 10.29 “Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? And one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father.” |
| Canvas 11 | He and Me Matthew 11.6 “And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.” |
| Canvas 12 | Family,
Friends and Faith Matthew 12.49 “And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!” |
| Canvas 13 | Uselessness
of Unbelief Matthew 13.58 “And he did not many mighty works there because of their unbelief.” |
| Canvas 14 | Powerpoint Matthew 14.23 “And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.” |
| Canvas 15 | The Planting
of the Lord Matthew 15.13 “But he answered and said, every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.” |
| Canvas 16 | Heavenly
Revelation Matthew 16.17 “And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.” |
| Canvas 17 | Mirror in
the Cloud Matthew 17.5 “While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.” |
| Canvas 18 | What do you
think? Matthew 18.12 “How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray?” |
| Canvas 19 | His Hands Matthew 19.15 “And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence. |
| Canvas 20 | What are you
asking for? Matthew 20.22 “But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink of the cup that I shall drink of, and to be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with? They say unto him, We are able.” |
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Falling Fig Leaves and Human Hunger Matthew 21.18 “Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered.” |
| Canvas 22 | The Divinity
of the Lord Jesus Christ Matthew 22.32 “I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” |
| Canvas 23 | Either go in
or stand aside Matthew 23.13 “But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.” |
| Canvas 24 | Forewarned
and Forearmed Matthew 24.25 “Behold, I have told you before.” |
| Canvas 25 | Ready
for the Return Matthew 25.13 “Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” |
| Canvas 26 | Sing
a Suitable Song Matthew 26.30 “And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the Mount of Olives.” |
| Canvas 27 | Pilate’s
Guard or Temple Guard – Does it really matter? Matthew 27.65 “Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can.” |
| Canvas 28 | Come Closer Matthew 28.6 “He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come; see the place where the Lord lay.” |
