Jean's Bible Study Topics of the New Testament

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Mat 13-1,2

· (143k) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Witnesses of Jesus Ø Jesus is popular because of His words

Mat 13,3-9

· (225h) Kingdom of God Ø Illustrating the kingdom Ø Parables Ø Parables about the garden of the kingdom Ø Parables about seeds -- These verses go with verses 18-33. Some people postulate that only the last group of seeds that fell in the good soil represent those who were ever saved, while others predict that the first group that fell alongside the road was never saved, as those that fell on the rocky soil fell away from the faith. What do you think? 

· (229e) Kingdom of God Ø God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø Kingdom grows by itself Ø God causes the growth Ø Kingdom grows like crops in a farmer’s field -- These verses go with verses 24-30

Mat 13,5-7

· (202d) Denying Christ Ø Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø Running from God Ø Running to your sinful nature Ø Run from God through a lack of character -- These verses go with verses 20-22

Mat 13-5,6

· (98b) Thy kingdom come Ø Endurance Ø Rooted deeply Ø Plant the word deeply in your heart -- These verses go with verses 20&21

Mat 13-8,9

· (194b) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø Turn from sin to God Ø Run to God Ø Run to Jesus when He calls for you -- These verses go with verse 23. Remember the words that Jesus said, "Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains by itself alone, but if it dies, it bears much fruit." Note that every seed that the sower sowed, whether along the road, on the rocky soil, among the thorns or in the good soil, they all died, but only one produced fruit, because it died in faith. You are going to die anyway, so you might as well die in faith so you can reproduce your faith in God.

Mat 13-8

· (218g) Sovereignty Ø God overrides the will of man Ø God’s will over man Ø Reaping the harvest Ø Reaping the harvest of obedience Ø The harvest from the word of God -- This verse goes with verse 23

Mat 13-9

· (106e) Thy kingdom come Ø Hearing from God Ø Attaining the hearing ear Ø Having the ability to hear -- This verse goes with verse 43

Mat 13,10-17

· (222g) Kingdom of God Ø The elusive kingdom of heaven Ø Do not give what is holy to dogs Ø God shares no intimacy with dogs Ø God does not speak to dogs

Mat 13,11-15

· (221f) Kingdom of God Ø The elusive kingdom of heaven Ø Kingdom hidden behind the veil from the world Ø God hides from the mind of man Ø He hides behind man’s slowness of heart -- I have actually heard people accuse God of being insensitive and evil for not revealing Himself to everyone, but the truth is: not everyone wants to know God. How could God be evil for not revealing Himself to someone who doesn't want to know Him. Isn't He doing the person a favor by granting the person his wishes? God will work with you in whatever you decide to do with your life. If you decide to dedicate your life to seeking God, then He will help you find Him, and if you decide to dedicate your life to avoiding Him, He will help you not find Him. It is true that God does hide from people who do not seek Him; therefore, what are their chances of them ever finding God with a slumbering heart? Try zero, but if they wake up, maybe God will help them find Him.

Mat 13-11

· (231f) Kingdom of God Ø God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø Mystery of godliness Ø Revelation of Jesus is the mystery of the kingdom Ø Jesus reveals the mystery of the kingdom

Mat 13-12

· (36a) Gift of God Ø Gifts from the Holy Spirit Ø To him who has shall more be given

· (222j) Kingdom of God Ø The elusive kingdom of heaven Ø Do not give what is holy to dogs Ø Give to him who has Ø Take from him who does not have -- This principle in the kingdom of God that Jesus pointed out is also a principle that is just as prevalent in the world. There are some people with millions of dollars, and there are others who barely scrape along from one week to the next. (Chances are, you are one of the "have-nots" in the eyes of a millionaire.) You don't know how they have so much money, and you suppose that anyone can get saved whenever they want just like you did. If this is true, then go earn a million dollars; if you can't, then maybe the millionaire can't get saved either because of the same principle that is at work in both kingdoms.

· (249h) Priorities Ø God’ s preeminence Ø Wealth Ø True perception of wealth Ø The infinite and eternal wealth of God Ø Being rich in Jesus -- This verse goes with verses 44-46

Mat 13-14

· (168i) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø The world has deaf ears to God Ø Deaf to the word of God from a lack of understanding -- This verse goes with verse 19

· (169f) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø The world is blind to God Ø Willful blindness

Mat 13-15

· (74l) Thy kingdom come Ø Let not your heart be hardened Ø Insensitive to the things of God

· (196j) Denying Christ Ø Man exercises his will against God Ø Spiritual laziness Ø Replacing God’s standard of excellence with yours Ø Sleeping in the spirit

Mat 13,18-33

· (225h) Kingdom of God Ø Illustrating the kingdom Ø Parables Ø Parables about the garden of the kingdom Ø Parables about seeds -- These verses go with verses 36-43

Mat 13,18-23

· (128i) Thy kingdom come Ø Manifestations of faith Ø Bearing fruit Ø Living a fruitful life Ø Be fruitful and multiply

· (207g) Salvation Ø The salvation of God Ø Salvation verses Ø The kingdom of God Ø Investing in the kingdom of God -- These verses go with verse 33

Mat 13-19

· (168i) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø The world has deaf ears to God Ø Deaf to the word of God from a lack of understanding -- This verse goes with verse 14

Mat 13,20-22

· (202d) Denying Christ Ø Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø Running from God Ø Running to your sinful nature Ø Run from God through a lack of character -- These verses go with verses 5-7. People loose their faith in one of two ways: either by running to their sinful nature or by running from obeying God. Those who loose their faith as a result of a lack of character are those whom seed was sown on rocky soil; they lack the confidence in what they believe (or if they believe) and the jolts of this life cause them to drop the ball. Those who loose their faith as a result of disobedience are those whom seed was sown among the thorns; the enticement of the world is too great a temptation for them and they trade their faith in the truth for the temporal desires of deception.

· (203i) Denying Christ Ø Man chooses his own destiny apart from God Ø Back-slider Ø Withdraw from obeying God Ø Withdrawing from the truth

Mat 13-20,21

· (98b) Thy kingdom come Ø Endurance Ø Rooted deeply Ø Plant the word deeply in your heart -- These verses go with verses 5&6

· (170j) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø Outward appearance Ø Temporary Ø Back-sliders are temporary

· (243a) Kingdom of God Ø Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø Persecuting the kingdom Ø Reacting to persecution Ø Falling away through persecution

Mat 13-22

· (93n) Thy kingdom come Ø Perspective on the circumstances of this life

· (182k) Works of the devil Ø The origin of lawlessness Ø Deception Ø Deceitfulness of riches

· (249j) Priorities Ø God’ s preeminence Ø Wealth Ø World’s perception of wealth Ø The worlds wealth erodes good values Ø The world’s wealth is deceitful

Mat 13-23

· (194b) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø Turn from sin to God Ø Run to God Ø Run to Jesus when He calls for you -- This verse goes with verses 8&9

· (218g) Sovereignty Ø God overrides the will of man Ø God’s will over man Ø Reaping the harvest of obedience Ø The harvest from the word of God -- This verse goes with verses 31&32

Mat 13,24-30

· (159c) Works of the devil Ø Essential characteristics Ø Counterfeit godliness Ø Counterfeit Christian -- These verses go with verses 38&39. What better place to hide from God's judgment than among the saints. Almost everything in the Bible, if it is not meant for a specific time, refers to two distinct periods, one period is at the churches inception, shortly after Jesus ascended to the Father, and the other period is during the last days. Jesus here was prophesying that in the last days the church would be overrun by sinners posturing as saints. It is also instructive to note the sequence of how things will go in the last days according to this portion of Scripture; Jesus indicated that first sin would be dealt with, and then the saints will be comforted, which flies in the face of the rapture theory that assumes the rapture will come first, and then the wicked will receive their due penalty. Jesus said to wait until the end of the age to uproot the wicked from among the righteous, but even then the ground where the righteous are planted will be disturbed as they remove the wicked from his place. It will be an unsettling time for the church of reformation and rethinking of all but the pillars of our faith, coupled with the problem of always questioning who is friend and who is foe.

· (207f) Salvation Ø The salvation of God Ø Salvation verses Ø The kingdom of God Ø Children of God’s kingdom -- These verses go with verses 37-43

· (229e) Kingdom of God Ø God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø Kingdom grows by itself Ø God causes the growth Ø Kingdom grows like crops in a farmer’s field -- These verses go with verses 3-9

Mat 13-30

· (47b) Judgment Ø Hell is a place of sorrow Ø burning site where people are thrown away – This verse goes with verses 37-42

· (218j) Sovereignty Ø God overrides the will of man Ø God’s will over man Ø Reaping the harvest Ø Reaping the harvest in eternity -- This verse goes with verses 41-43

· (237c) Kingdom of God Ø Pursuing the kingdom Ø Transferring the kingdom Ø The church is transferred to the kingdom Ø Rapture is delayed

Mat 13,31-33

· (225a) Kingdom of God Ø Illustrating the kingdom Ø Description of heaven Ø The holy of holies Ø The kingdom of God is in your spirit

Mat 13-31,32

· (218g) Sovereignty Ø God overrides the will of man Ø God’s will over man Ø Reaping the harvest Ø Reaping the harvest of obedience Ø The harvest from the word of God -- These verses go with verse 8

Mat 13-33

· (132k) Temple Ø Your body is the temple of God Ø Holy Spirit is in God’s people Ø Holy Spirit is in the hearts of men

· (207g) Salvation Ø The salvation of God Ø Salvation verses Ø The kingdom of God Ø Investing in the kingdom of God -- This verse goes with verses 44-50

· (229a) Kingdom of God Ø God’s kingdom is a living organism Ø Kingdom grows by itself Ø Growing In Numbers Corresponds With Spiritual Growth Ø Kingdom slowly spreads and overtakes darkness -- This parable is a good likeness of how the word of God works in your heart. It sends its influence throughout your body soul and spirit, starting at the very core of your being and changes it. It doesn't just change your mind, it changes your makeup (sorta-speak), from an unleavened to a leavened heart. It is not an instantaneous transformation, but one that occurs over time, after which you are no longer quite the same person. As you change, so your life changes by the decisions you make and by what you do. This in turn changes people and circumstances around you making you an influence in the world, which slowly spreads and overtakes the darkness as more saints of the church get involved.

· (246a) Kingdom of God Ø Spirit realm imposed on the natural realm Ø Literal manifestations Ø Spirit realm superimposed upon the natural realm Ø The outside is a manifestation of the inside

Mat 13-34 -- No Entries

Mat 13-35

· (141c) Witness Ø Validity of Jesus Christ Ø Old Testament bears witness to the new Ø It bears witness to Jesus Ø Prophesy about Jesus’ ministry Ø Jesus as the Son of God

Mat 13,36-43

· (225h) Kingdom of God Ø Illustrating the kingdom Ø Parables Ø Parables about the garden of the kingdom Ø Parables about seeds -- These verses go with verses 3-9

· (171l) Tares Among The Wheat (Key verse)

· (172d) Works of the devil Ø Manifestations of the devil Ø Tares among the wheat Ø Communion between the world and the church Ø Worldliness in the church

· (207f) Salvation Ø The salvation of God Ø Salvation verses Ø The kingdom of God Ø Children of God’s kingdom -- These verses go with verses 24-30

Mat 13,37-42

· (47b) Judgment Ø Hell is a place of sorrow Ø burning site where people are thrown away – These verses go with verses 47-51

Mat 13-38,39

· (159c) Works of the devil Ø Essential characteristics Ø Counterfeit Ø Counterfeit godliness Ø Counterfeit Christian -- These verses go with verses 24-30

Mat 13,39-42

· (15j) Servant Ø Angels delegate judgment to the world

Mat 13,41-43

· (218j) Sovereignty Ø God overrides the will of man Ø God’s will over man Ø Reaping the harvest in eternity -- These verses go with verse 30

Mat 13-41

· (241f) Kingdom of God Ø Opposition toward the kingdom of God Ø Hindering the kingdom Ø Obstacles in the way of the kingdom Ø Obstacles that keep you from Jesus

Mat 13-43

· (106e) Thy kingdom come Ø Hearing from God Ø Attaining the hearing ear Ø Having the ability to hear -- This verse goes with verse 9

Mat 13,44-50

· (207g) Salvation Ø The salvation of God Ø Salvation verses Ø Investing in the kingdom of God -- These verses go with verses 18-23

Mat 13,44-46

· (192d) Die to self Ø Result of putting off the old man Ø Gain by losing Ø Receiving from God by substitution Ø Wheeling and dealing in God’s spiritual economy

· (193l) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø Turn from sin to God Ø  Run to God in your freedom to choose righteousness

· (225g) Kingdom of God Ø Illustrating the kingdom Ø Parables about wealth Ø Parables about treasure

· (232b) Kingdom of God Ø Pursuing the kingdom Ø Seeking the kingdom Ø Count the cost Ø The cost is more than you can imagine so don’t count

· (234j) Kingdom of God Ø Pursuing the kingdom Ø Invest in the kingdom Ø Sold out Ø Relinquishing your assets to Christ Ø Investing every asset into Christ

· (249h) Priorities Ø God’ s preeminence Ø Wealth Ø True perception of wealth Ø The infinite and eternal wealth of God Ø Being rich in Jesus -- These verses go with verse 12

Mat 13-44

· (62c) Paradox Ø Anomalies Ø Responding cleverly to your enemies Ø Cheat them

· (63c) Paradox Ø Anomalies Ø Righteous deception Ø Church deceives the world -- This is my favorite parable; it is about a Christian's relationship with the world. The field belonged to a worldly man, who may or may not have known what lay just beneath the soil of his own land. Meanwhile, a Christian went trespassing on the man's land and found the treasure unattended. The Christian man decided on a new place to relocate the treasure on the same plot of land, somewhere that only he knew, and buried it safe and secure. Then he looked up the owner of the field and made arrangements to buy the field. When a piece of property is not for sale, you can hardly buy it for any price, but this one was evidently for sale, which clued the buyer in that the owner was unaware of the treasure he owned. When he bought it, the field and everything in it legally belonged to the new owner. The Christian man was not straight up with the original owner but tricked him into selling him the land for a fraction of what it was worth. The original owner was obviously unaware that there was such a treasure on his land. The point of the parable is the owner was foolish and the buyer was shrewd. Perhaps the parable is about a relationship like the one between Jacob and Esau, who stole his brother's birthright by trading it for a single meal, or maybe it about carving out a way of life in the world as a Christian, where hostility meets you at every turn and this is God's way of is providing for you. Either way, the parable is ultimately about putting all your eggs into one basket and investing everything you have and securing your place in the kingdom of God. If your neighbor is willing to sell his treasure to make it possible for you, then that is his problem. There is no excuse for ignorance or complacency.

· (109b) Thy kingdom come Ø Revelations of the Holy Spirit Ø Revelation of the gift of God

· (211c) Salvation Ø Jews and gentiles are being saved Ø Gentiles included Ø Gentiles steal the kingdom from Israel through obedience

· (234f) Sold Out (Key verse)

Mat 13,47-51

· (47b) Judgment Ø Hell is a place of sorrow Ø burning site where people are thrown away – These verses go with verse 30

Mat 13,47-50

· (225p) Kingdom of God Ø Illustrating the kingdom Ø Parables Ø Parables about final judgment

Mat 13-52

· (173e) Works of the devil Ø The religion of witchcraft Ø Catholicism Ø Scripture that contradicts the catholic faith Ø Catholics who are converted to the faith

· (191d) Die to self (Process of substitution) Ø Separation from the old man Ø Extract the leaven of false doctrine -- Anyone who comes out of another religion into Christianity, regardless of the religion, will suffer side effects from that other religion. They will be influenced by previous indoctrinations, and not even God can fix that problem. That is why it is important to believe the truth the first time, because to desensitize you from wrong thinking is not easy. You will always be bias toward certain ideas that you once believed, though you may know them to be false.

· (70d) The Sin Of Familiarity (Enemy of discernment) (Key verse)

· (70g) Authority Ø Familiar with the truth-enemy of discernment Ø Familiar with Jesus in the flesh -- Becoming familiar with things is how we cope with them. When we encounter something new, our minds must work to understand a new concept; we give it a name, and learn as much as we can about it to become familiar with it. However, we often rush too fast to familiarize ourselves with something before we truly understand them, like the people did in Jesus' community who grew up with Him. They had him pigeonholed and put away in their minds long ago, and when Jesus required them to reconsider their assumptions about Him, they flatly refused. We want to learn about things, not for the sake of learning, rather for the opposite reason, so we can determine whether something is a threat and if not to forget about them. Familiarity then, while it is part of our psychological makeup, often acts as a negative influence that blocks our minds from the knowledge of the truth when we don't properly understand something and then file it away. 

Mat 13,53-56

· (89i) Thy kingdom come Ø Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom Ø Increasing in wisdom