Studies in Matthew

Lesson 72 - Being Right Isn't Acceptance

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:24:29 -0700

The two sections we’re considering in this session show two types of rejection of the kingdom. The first is the rejection of Jesus by His home town. The second describes the total and final rejection

Lesson 71 - What Are You Willing to Pay?

Thu, 9 Jul 2009 08:56:34 -0700

In this section we look at the next four parables. They focus on those who seek God’s kingdom. This was especially apropos for the disciples, those who were seekers, and for their future as the ones w

Lesson 70 - Trying to Stop Growth

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 20:01:45 -0700

These are interesting parables because they are open to two different types of interpretations. Does the mustard seed speak of positive or negative growth within the church? The leaven speaks of inw

Lesson 69 - What Kind of Ground Are You?

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 19:44:31 -0700

In this parable Christ discusses the different kind of responses to the gospel. As we see these responses we are able to understand the final response to God’s truth is dependent on the Holy Spirit an

Lesson 68 - Parables - An Introduction

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 08:10:03 -0700

In studying the parables there are certain basic rules necessary to avoid reading more into them than is there. We need to understand the cultural context. And so in this session we took the time to i