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Matthew Part 37: The Gospel According to a Tax Collector

Romans 3:10

by Josh Head

“Hesed is when the one from whom I should expect nothing instead gives me everything.” - Michael Card

 

“Jesus’ statement here goes back to the Sermon on the Mount. The kind of righteousness Jesus demands surpasses the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees. It doesn't surpass the righteousness of scribes and Pharisees by being more scrupulous than theirs. It surpasses the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees by being a redemptive righteousness, a righteousness of compassion and healing. Jesus has a different program for Israel's redemption: not holiness by separation but compassion for tax collectors and sinners.” - Peter Leithart

 

Application 1: Put on a Heart of Compassion

 

Colossians 3:12

 

“The parents most able to give grace to their children are the ones who regularly remember the grace that they’ve received. - Paul David Tripp

 

“The people most well-equipped to be compassionate to others are the ones who regularly reflect on how God has been compassionate to them.”

 

Application 2: Regularly Remember Your Salvation

 

 

Matthew Part 36: Power Over Sin

Power Over Sin
Matthew 9:1-8

by Mike Deguzman

Romans 3:10-18
Romans 2:14-15
Mark 2:1-3
Luke 5:17

1. The Plea For Forgiveness

Job 4:7-8
Job 5:17-18
John 9:1-2
John 9:34
Mark 2:4

     a. Sin Must Be Paid For

Leviticus 17:11
Hebrews 9:22
Matthew 26:28

     b. Sinners Must Come In Repentance and Faith

Mark 1:4
Acts 10:43
1 John 1:9

2. The Presentation of Forgiveness

1 John 4:15-18
Hebrews 10:26-27
Hebrews 10:31

3. The Proof of Forgiveness

Mark 2:6-7
John 5:36

4. The Praise for Forgiveness

Psalm 32:1
Psalm 130:3-4

Application:

1. Run First To Jesus

Colossians 2:13-14

2. Bring People To Jesus

3. Tell Others of Jesus

John 20:22-23
Acts 2:38

 

Matthew Part 35: Power Over Satan

Power Over Satan
Matthew 8:28-34

by Mike Deguzman

1. The Identification of the Enemy

Ezekiel 28:14-16
Isaiah 14:12-15
1 Timothy 4:1-3

2. The Effects of the Enemy

John 10:10a
Hebrews 2:14-15
1 John 3:8

3. The Reality of Possession

1 Peter 5:8

     a. The State of Their Position

Luke 8:27
Mark 5:5

     b. The Magnitude of Their Power

Mark 5:3-4
2 Peter 2:10-12
Jude 8-9

     c. The Depth of Their Perception

James 2:19
Matthew 25:41

4. The Removal of the Demons

5. The Response of the Crowds

2 Corinthians 4:3-4
Mark 5:18-19
John 3:16-21

Application:

1. Be Convinced by the Obvious

2. Be Converted by the Savior

Hebrews 3:15
2 Corinthians 6:2

3. Be Changed by the Spirit

Matthew Part 34: The Cost to Follow

The Cost to Follow
Matthew 8:18-27

by Mike Deguzman

John 3:16
Matthew 9:34
Matthew 9:9
John 6:15
Luke 14:25-27
John 6:68-69

1. The Scribe Who Loved Comfort

Matthew 23:6-7

2. The Disciple Who Loved Money

Matthew 4:17
Matthew 4:36

3. The Storm That Raged

Mark 4:37

4. The Savior That Questioned

Hebrews 11:1
John 17:3
Philippians 3:7-11

5. The Silence That Deafened

6. The Shock That Resulted

Application:

1. Examine Your Heart

2. Increase Your Faith

Romans 10:17

3. Submit Your Will

Matthew Part 33: Healing Hands

Healing Hands
Matthew 8:14-17

by Mike Deguzman

1. The Power of His Touch

Luke 4:31-38

2. The Problems of the People

     a. A Religious Problem

Mark 1:32
Luke 4:40
Luke 13:14
John 9:14-16
Matthew 12:1-8
Mark 2:27-28

     b. A Recognition Problem

Luke 5:8
John 4:28-29
Matthew 11:23-24

3. The Point of the Miracles

Isaiah 53:4-6

Application:

1. Don't Miss the Obvious

Luke 7:12-16
Acts 2:22-24
Acts 2:36
Matthew 11:28-30

2. Watch Your Religion

1 Peter 3:18

3. Serve Out of Thankfulness

Matthew Part 32: Amazing Faith

Amazing Faith
Matthew 8:5-13

by Mike Deguzman

Deuteronomy 18:15
Exodus 20:18-20
John 1:19-21
Hebrews 1:1-2

1. The Centurion's Recognition of Jesus

Luke 7:1-5
Acts 10:26-29
Luke 7:8

2. The Centurion's Humility Before Jesus

3. The Centurion's Faith In Jesus

Mark 6:6

Application:

1. Be Willing To Walk By Faith

Colossians 2:6

2. Be Intentional In Your Purpose
Matthew 28:19-20

Matthew Part 31: The Touch

The Touch
Matthew 8:1-4

by Mike Deguzman

Matthew 7:28-29
Matthew 4:23-25

1. The Background of Leprosy

Leviticus 13:2-3
Leviticus 13:45-46
Numbers 5:2
Luke 5:12
Leviticus 13:12-14
Isaiah 1:18

2. The Faith of the Leper

3. The Touch of the Savior

Matthew 8:8-9

4. The Commission of the Savior

Mark 1:44-45

Application:

1. Recognize Your Savior

2. Repent of Your Leprosy

3. Rejoice in Proclaiming Him

Colossians 1:28

Matthew Part 30: The Way of Obedience

The Way of Obedience
Matthew 7:24-29

by Mike Deguzman

John 15:5
Luke 18:11-14
Luke 11:27-28
Ephesians 4:1-3
Matthew 7:12
Matthew 7:21-23

1. The Two Builders

Proverbs 14:16
Proverbs 11:30
Proverbs 14:16
Proverbs 12:15

2. The Two Houses

3. The Two Foundations

1 Corinthians 10:13
Romans 8:28-29
Psalm 18:2

Application:

1. Come to Christ for Justification

2. Come to Christ for Sanctification

Matthew Part 29: Instructions and Warnings

Instructions and Warnings
Matthew 7:13-23

by Mike Deguzman

1. The Command to Deny Self

Matthew 16:26
Proverbs 14:12
Acts 14:21-22
John 10:7-9
John 14:6
Acts 4:11-12

2. The Spiritual Fruit Inspection

     a. The Fruit of Doctrine

1 Corinthians 15:1-4

     b. The Fruit of Teaching

2 Corinthians 11:13-15

     c. The Fruit of Character

Titus 1:16

3. Comparing Two Destinies

Application:

1. Examine Your Heart

1 John 5:13

2. Examine Your Fruit

John 10:27-30
1 John 4:20

3. Submit Your Life

Matthew Part 28: The Golden Rule and The Good Samaritan

The Golden Rule and The Good Samaritan
Matthew 7:12; Luke 10:25-37

by Mike Deguzman

Leviticus 19:18

1. The Other Bookend

Matthew 5:17

2. A Good Example

Luke 10:25-32
Leviticus 19:33-34
Micah 6:8
Proverbs 21:13
Luke 10:33-37

3. The Best Example

Romans 6:20-23 (NLT)
Ephesians 2:4-9
2 Corinthians 5:13-15
Romans 13:8-10

Application:

Romans 13:11

Application:

1. Wake Up

1 John 4:19

2. Help Up

Matthew 5:16

3. Clean Up