Sunday, November 17, 2013

November 24, 2013 - The Great Commission - A Study of Matthew – Fulfillment of the Law



November 24, 2013 - The Great Commission - A Study of Matthew – Fulfillment of the Law


Matthew 28 - New International Version (NIV) – The Great Commission
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Fulfillment of the Law

       Matthew 5:17-20
What does Jesus say He came to do with the Law or the Prophets?

When will the smallest letter and the least stroke of a pen in the Law disappear?

Who will be called least in the kingdom of heaven?

Who will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

In your opinion, why did Jesus say our righteousness must surpass that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law to enter heaven?

In your opinion, what is the relationship between the Law and righteousness?

Deuteronomy 4:1-14
What is about to be taught?

What promise is made to those who follow them?

In your opinion, why is the command given that we should not add to or subtract from the commands of the Lord?

How did the ones who survived Baal Peor survive?

What are the people to follow into the land that they are entering?

In your opinion, why and how will observing the decrees and laws show wisdom and understanding?

What is the first thing listed that makes the nation of Israel great?

What is the second thing that makes the nation of Israel great?

How are the people to keep from forgetting and letting things fade from their hearts?

In your opinion, why is it important that the children and “their children after them” (NIV) to be taught?

What, in verse 10, were the people to learn at Horeb?

Who spoke to the people out of the fire at the foot of the mountain?

What was declared there?

What in your opinion, what does this passage teach us about Matthew 5:17-20?

Romans 5:12-21
How did sin and death enter into the world?

Why does death come to all people?

Was sin in the world before the law was given?

In your opinion, why is “sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law” (NIV)?

What is the “gift that came by the grace of the one man” (NIV)?

In verse 12, what does “the gift that followed many trespasses” (NIV) bring?

In your opinion, why are the words “abundant provision” used to describe God’s grace?

What does it mean to you that God’s grace and the “gift of righteousness” (NIV) are to “reign in life” (NIV)?

How many trespasses resulted in condemnation for all people?

How many righteous acts resulted in justification and life for all people?

In verse 20, why was the law brought?

What happened when sin increased?

What does sin reign in?

Who does grace reigning through righteousness bring eternal life through?

What in your opinion, what does this passage teach us about Matthew 5:17-20?

Revelation 2:1-7
Who is the one who holds the seven stars and walks among the seven golden lampstands?

What does He say about “your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance” (NIV)?

How do you think the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law of our passage from the Sermon on the Mount passage today felt about their deeds, hard work and perseverance?

In verse 3, for what reason has hardships been endured?

In verse 4, what has been forsaken while the hardships were endured?

In your opinion, is it easy to lose track of the important things when hardships are being endured?

In your opinion, what are the “things you did at first”?

Is it in their favor that they hate the Nicolaitans or that they hate the practices of the Nicolaitans?

In your opinion, what does the phrase “Whoever has ears, let them hear” (NIV) mean?

What will the victorious receive?

What in your opinion, what does this passage teach us about Matthew 5:17-20?

      So, in your opinion what do these passages lead us to understand about Jesus and His coming to fulfill the law and the prophets?

So, what components of the Great Commission does this illustrate?
1)      Jesus
2)      All authority in heaven and on earth
3)      Go and made disciples
4)      Baptize them
5)      Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
6)      Teaching them to obey everything
7)      I am with you always
8)      All Nations
9)      Obey Commandments

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