Matthew Final

I am missing some of the parables but I spent 4 hours making this fuck ass study set

Who or what led Jesus into the wilderness so that He could be tested

the holy spirit

God tests believers but

Satan seeks to tempt believers

Where is Matthew 4:15-16 quoted from, and what in its context is that passage discussing?

Isaiah 9; The arrival of the Millennial Kingdom

What was the point of Jesus being led into the wilderness to be tested? What did this accomplish?

Jesus wanted to prove that he truly is the perfect human being by experiencing temptation, and rejecting it. He did this to prepare for his first ministry

What are the three temptations that Jesus faces, and what is the spiritual principle behind each?

Hunger: Humans can't rely on bread alone but the word of God

Testing God: Do not put God to the test

Power: Worship the Lord your God and only serve Him

Why did Jesus fast forty days during the fasting

Jesus fasted to prepare for his first ministry

What does Jesus mean by man shall not live by bread alone

Man needs the word of God as our life-giving source

Three ways satan is referenced in Matthew 4

Tempter, Satan, Devil

First thing Jesus preaches & why

"Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand"

- He says this to warn sinners about the coming of the millennial kingdom

Difference between tempting and testing?

Testing is when God gives someone a trial to test their faith to him. Tempting is when satan attempts you to be disobedient in Gods will with offering fleshly desires.

What does the word repent mean in 3:2

To change your mind or your direction

When Matthew refers to the voice of one shouting in the wilderness to what OT passage of scripture is he referring?

Isaiah 40

What were the Pharisees and Sadducees trusting in for their salvation, according to John the Baptist

That Abraham was their father

John warns the Pharisees and Sadduccees about their coming judgement. What analogy does he use

An axe to a tree

How did John respond when asked by Jesus to baptize Him?

He was amazed, because he felt Jesus should be baptizing Him

From Isaiah 40:4, what will happen to the valleys, mountains, crooked places,

They will be leveled out and made straight

What does Matthew mean when He mentions the Kingdom of Heaven? What is it?

It is God's rule over everyone on Earth. The coming of the millennium

The grass withers, the flower fades but (Isaiah 40:8)

the word of our God stands forever

Why does Matthew use the term Kingdom of Heaven?

To not offend Jewish readers

Ways that John the Baptist wasn't a normal herald

Ate Locusts

Dressed in Peasant clothes

Did not know he was going to be a herald for

How did John the Baptist know Jesus of Nazareth was the long-awaited Messiah?

John saw the Holy Spirit came on him during Jesus' birth and it remained on Jesus after his baptism

Why did Jesus get baptized?

To show that he is still man and that men are sinners.

"She was found with child of the Holy Spirit" in 1:18 refers

Joseph is not Jesus' biological father

virgin birth

incarnation

What is the main theme of the Gospel of Matthew

Jesus is the Messiah the Jews were waiting for

Why is David mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus

Proving that Jesus is a descendant of David. It proves that Jesus is the rightful heir for Israel

Why is Abraham mentioned in the Genealogy of Jesus?

Jesus is the fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham.

What does the name Jesus mean?

God saves

What does Immanuel mean?

God with us

How do we know that the birth of Jesus was a pretty big deal?

Countless times in the Old Testament the birth of Jesus was alluded or mentioned. The city of Jerusalem was also announced of His birth by King Herod

How did King Herod react to the birth of Jesus?

He killed all the baby boys in the region.

The O.T reference for the quote in 2:5

Micah 5:2

When Mary was pregnant, how did Joseph react?

He wanted to divorce her

What made Joseph change his mind?

An angel spoke to him in a dream

What did baptism in the Biblical age mean?

Repenting your sins

What does baptism mean today?

Declaring your faith for Christ

What is a beatitude

A way to find the highest level of blessing, or supreme happiness

What does the term fishers of men mean?

Destined to bring men into the Church and eventually make them apart of the Millennial Kingdom

What would have surprised the Jewish people about Jesus' list of beatitudes?

It was primarily a spiritual message

Jesus fulfilled the law by

living a perfect life according to the law

What does Jesus mean by give us this day our daily bread?

That god would provide for our food needs everyday

In Chapter 8 When jesus offers to come and heal the Roman centurions son, how does the centurion respond?

Jesus didn't need to come, but to only speak a word

In chapter 8 what is Jesus doing on the boat while a great storm arises on the sea?

Sleeping

In chapter 9, near the end, Matthew notes that Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching... preaching... and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. He then tells His disciples the harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few. What does He ask them to do, in light of this fact?

PRay that God would send laborers into the Harvest

meekness

To be wise under control

We are commanded not to make oaths or promises. What should we do instead and why?

Make our yes be yes and no be no.

What are we supposed to do to those who persecute us

Pray and Bless those who persecute you

Matthew 7:1-5 is often used to defend wrong or questionable behavior. What is really meant by this passage?

When we judge others, we will be judged in a similar manner

In Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus is speaking to a group of people who professed to claim Him as their lord.

When does this occur?

During the end times

In Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus is speaking to a group of people who professed to claim Him as their lord.

b. Who is coming to Jesus?

The people who did not believe in Him

In Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus is speaking to a group of people who professed to claim Him as their lord.

c. why do they feel justified in gaining eternal life?

They casted demons and done many miracles in His name

In Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus is speaking to a group of people who professed to claim Him as their lord.

d. Why does Jesus refuse them?

Just knowing Jesus will not let you in the Kingdom of Heaven if you don't have a true connection to Him

What is the Spiritual Principle or application behind Jesus cleansing a man of his Leprosy?

Leprosy acts like sin. One single leprosy spot can spread rapidly, similar to sin. One single lustful thought can corrupt your mind and body.

beatitude: poor in spirit

People who understand their sinful nature and their need for deliverance from sin

beatitude: Those who mourn

Those who mourn over their sin or the brokenness of the world

beatitude: the meek

the ones who have strength under control

beatitude: those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

a deep desire for justice, truth, and moral integrity

beatitude: the merciful

showing compassion and forgiveness toward others, especially those who have wronged us

Beatitude of the Pure of Heart

those who are sincere, without deceit, and whose hearts are devoted to God

Beatitude of the Peacemakers

those who actively work to bring peace between individuals and groups, whether in relationships, communities, or even broader society.

What does Jesus tell his disciples in the beginning of Chapter 10

to go only to the lost sheep of israel

What is the worst sin?

Denying his existence on Earth

Jesus' visit to the Gaddarnes

Jesus exorcised a demon out of men, and put it in pigs.

The city then becomes mad at Jesus for killing livestock.

This reflects that people want earthly desires more than God's love.

What powers does Jesus give to his disciples at the start of chapter 10?

cast out all demons and heal all kinds of sickness/disease

When Jesus cast a demon out a man so that his blindness is removed and his speech is returned, how did the Pharisees react?

They claimed that his works were through the power of Satan

The division of Christ in Matthew 10, what metaphorical object does Jesus use to do this?

A sword

Why is there a division on Earth in Matthew 10

People will prioritize their families over God, but some members in those families will prioritize God over their family.

First time Pharisees plan to kill Jesus in Matthew 12:14. Why do they do that?

The Pharisees hearts, are hardened enough to not feel compassion for Jesus and his miracles.

What did Jesus do that made the Pharisees first plot for him to be killed?

Jesus healed a man's withered hand.

The man asked a question however, "Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?"

The biblical term of mystery

Something revealed that was previously hidden

What does mystery (modern times) mean?

Something that is difficult or impossible to explain

When Jesus begins teaching his parables, where is he?

on a boat

In the parable of the sower and the different soils, what do the soils represent?

People's hearts, and how they perceive the message

What is the seed in the parable about the soil and the sowers

God's word

In the parable of the dragnet, what separates the good fish from the bad fish?

the angels

In chapter 12, what event occurs which eventually causes Jesus to stop preaching the message of the physical kingdom and begin preaching about the "mystery kingdom" - the church age?

The Pharisees accuse Jesus for being satanically or demonically powered

Parable of the Hidden Treasure: Who is the man that sells everything?

Jesus (PHT)

Parable of the Hidden Treasure: What is the field?

(PHT): Jews

Parable of the Hidden Treasure: What is the Hidden Treasure

Believing Jews (PHT)

Parable of the Merchant and the Pearl: Who is the Merchant

PMP: Jesus

Parable of the Merchant and the Pearl: What are the Pearls?

Gentiles (PMP)

Parable of the Merchant and the Pearl: What is the Pearl of Great Price?

Believing Gentiles

Parable of the Wheat and Tares: What is the Wheat

Believers of Christ (Wheat)

Parable of the Wheat and Tares: What sows the Tares

Satan (Wheat)

Parable of the Wheat and Tares: What are Tares

Unbelievers (Wheat)

What is important about matthew 13?

Jesus begins teaching in Parables to make sure that true believers of Christ can understand.

The Parable of the Mustard Seed: What is Significant about the size, and what does this symbolically mean?

The seed starts out small and grows rapidly into a large tree; this represents the church age

Feeding of the 5000: What does the bread represent spiritually?

Jesus (Bread)

Feeding of the 5000: What do Jesus' disciples represent?

Christians spreading the word of God (bread)

Feeding of the 5000: is there enough bread for everyone?

12 baskets of bread was leftover, so yes

According to John 15 what is the actual source of a person's defilement?

A person's heart

Jesus seems to say in 16:28 that some of the disciples will be alive when Jesus appears with the glory he will have in the millennial kingdom. How was this fulfilled?

Walking with Jesus doesn't mean a life of death and crosses. It also means a life of the power and the glory of the Kingdom of God. Jesus promised some of His disciples would see glimpses of power and glory.

How did 16:28 get fulfilled?

By the Transfiguration of Jesus, Jesus is transformed in front of Peter, James, and John.

Jesus becomes white as the light, showing jesus's true divine glory.

Moses and Elijah appear alongside Jesus during this transfiguration also

The Principle of Matthew 18:8-9

Remove all things that causes you to sin.

What are the steps involved in confronting another person's sin?

1. Talk to them in private

2. Discuss in small groups

3. Discuss with the Church

4. If those don't work treat them as a unforgiving sinner

Know some key principles from the account of Jesus's interaction with the rich, young ruler in 19:16-26

a. Notice the wording of the young ruler's question. What does it imply about how he thinks he can gain eternal life?

The young ruler thinks that good works alone can make him enter into eternal life.

Know some key principles from the account of Jesus's interaction with the rich, young ruler in 19:16-26

b. Why did this man think he had a right to enter Heaven?

He believed he had kept the law perfectly by doing good works and following the commandments.

Know some key principles from the account of Jesus's interaction with the rich, young ruler in 19:16-26

c. How did the young ruler respond when Jesus tells him to sell everything and give it to the poor?

He goes away sad because he was very wealthy. He doesn't want to do this

In Matthew 21:1-11 we see Jesus about to enter Jerusalem. This is the last week of His life.

a. On what animal does Jesus enter the city?

He enters the city on a donkey

In Matthew 21:1-11 we see Jesus about to enter Jerusalem. This is the last week of His life.

b. How would a king normally enter a city

Horseback or Chariots, displaying their strength and status.

Their objective while entering the city was to flaunt and show off their status, intimidating people.

In Matthew 21:1-11 we see Jesus about to enter Jerusalem. This is the last week of His life.

c. What does this type of entrance indicate about Jesus, compared to what would usually be expected?

This shows Jesus' humility, yet with appropriate dignity. Instead coming on horse as a conquering king, he came to Jerusalem on a donkey as the "Prince of Peace"