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Jesus enters Jerusalem
Jesus enters Jerusalem
Matthew 21:1-22
Notes:
1) The arrival of the promised King who _________________ - vv1-11.
2) Replacement of the old temple with the _________________ - vv12-17.
3)________________ on the nation of Israel – vv18-22.
Digging Deeper:
- Why did Jesus intentionally ride into Jerusalem on a colt of a donkey?
- What is the purpose of a temple? Why was the temple significant to the nation of Israel?
- What kind of fruit is Christ seeking from His people today? How can that fruit be borne in your life?
Other passages to consider:
Ps 118:26; Isa 56:7; Jer 7:11; 8:13; 24:4-9; Zech 9:9; Mt 24; Jn 2:19; Eph 2:19-22; 1 Pet 2:4-5.
The Kingdom Advances
The Kingdom Advances – Matthew 9:35-10:15
Sermon Notes:
1) The ___________ of the King – v35
2) The ___________ of the King – vv36-38
3) The ___________ of the King – vv1-15
Digging Deeper:
- What qualities of Christ do we see displayed in this passage?
- Were the twelve disciples highly qualified to advance the Kingdom? What does that say about how God works?
- How were the apostles able to advance the Kingdom?
- Do you believe the fields around you are white for harvest? What is God calling you to do?
Other Passages to Consider:
Num 27:12-23; Ps 23; Ezek 34:1-16; Mic 5:4; Matt 28:18-20; 1 Cor 1:26-31; 2 Cor 5:16-21.
King of Kings
King of Kings – Ephesians 1:19-23
Sermon Notes:
1) Jesus is____________________– vv19-21a
2) His reign is____________________– v21b
3) He is exercising his sovereign power for____________________– vv22-23
Discussion Questions:
- Where is Jesus now? What is He doing?
- How does the resurrection and ascension prove that Jesus is Lord of all?
- What causes us to lose sight of the Lordship of Christ? What other things do we sometimes place our hope in?
Other Passages to Consider:
Ps 146:3-4; Acts 1:8-11; 2:32-36; 5:30-32; Phil 2:6-11; Col 3:1; Heb 1:8,13; 4:15; 1 Jn 2:2
The Nations Shall Worship King Jesus!
The Nations Shall Worship King Jesus! – Matthew 2:1-12
Digging Deeper:
- What is significant about magi from the east worshipping Jesus?
- Contrast the worship of the magi with the response of Herod and Jerusalem. How does this foreshadow what will happen to Jesus? (John 1:11)
- What is significant about Jesus being born in Bethlehem?
- How can you worship Jesus this Christmas season?
- What effect does the promise that all nations will worship Jesus have on you?
- How can you partner with gospel ministry to the nations?
Other Passages to Consider:
Gen 12:3; Num 24:17; 1 Kings 10:1-10; Ps 2:8; 45:17; 72; 86:8-10; Isa 60:1-6; Matt 8:11; 12:42; John 1:1-14
God Became One of Us to Save Us
God Became One of Us to Save Us – Matthew 1:18-25
Digging Deeper:
- Why was it important for Joseph to take Jesus as his own son?
- What does the virgin birth communicate about Jesus?
- Why did the eternal Son of God take on a human nature?
- How does Jesus save his people from sin? How can I personally be rescued by Jesus?
- What encouragement do you draw from the name Immanuel? How is Jesus still with us?
Other Passages to Consider:
Rom 3:23; Ps 130; Isa 7:10-17; 9:2-7; Matt 1:18-25; 28:20; Luke 1:26-37; John 1:1-14; 1 Tim 1:15; Heb 2:14-18
The Promised King Has Come!
The Promised King Has Come! – Matthew 1:1
Digging Deeper:
- Have you ever waited a long time for something? How did you feel when finally the wait was over? How can you rejoice in the coming of Christ this Christmas season?
- Do you rejoice often about being rescued by Jesus? How can you regularly remember what Christ has done for you?
- What does Christ’s rule look like in your life? What areas do you need to bring under His Lordship?
- Because God sent the promised Messiah we know that God will keep the rest of His promises. What promises of God encourage you today?
- How will we experience Christ’s rescue and rule when He returns?
Other passages to consider:
2 Sam. 7:1-17; Isa 9:6-7; 11:1-5; Jeremiah 23:5-6; Amos 9:11; Acts 2:29-40; Eph 2:1-7; Col 1:13-14; 1 Thess 4:13-5:11; Heb 2:14-15