Matthew: The Parable Of The Sower (Matt. 13:1-23)
“Matthew: The Parable Of The Sower”Rev. Gardner FishFirst Presbyterian ChurchGulfport, MS
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Matthew: The Faith Of The Roman Centurion
Pharisees hated Jesus. This Roman Centurion did not. Throughout the New Testament, the Pharisees antagonized our Savior. They accused and berated Him at every turn. Conversely, there were seven Roman Centurions in the New Testament – and each is portrayed in a more positive light. How can this be?
Questions That We’ll Answer:
A) Why did Jesus ‘marvel’ at the faith of the Centurion?
B) What stood out about the Centurion’s request?
C) What warning did Jesus give the Jews in Matthew 8?
Website: http://www.fpcgulfport.org
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Matthew: The Temptation Of Jesus Christ
Does the devil think that he can win? In Matthew 4, Jesus is led out into the wilderness, where He was tempted for forty days by the devil. What did the devil think he was going to accomplish? And what was the Father’s purpose in allowing His Son to undergo this? Other Questions That We’ll Answer: A) What was the object of each of the three temptations? B) Why did Jesus refer to Scripture at each opportunity? C) How was Christ’s temptation related to Adam’s in Genesis 3? Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby Holt Website: www.fpcgulfport.org
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Matthew: The Baptism Of Jesus Christ
If baptism is for SINNERS, then why was JESUS baptized?
In Matthew 3, Jesus asked John to baptize him. That blew John’s mind. And so, John told Him that it was the other way around – that Christ needed to baptize him! John knew that Jesus had no sins that He needed to repent of, and no need to be ‘washed clean.’ So why did Jesus insist on being baptized? That will be today’s focus.
Questions That We’ll Answer:
A) What sort of baptism was John doing by the Jordan River?
B) Were John’s baptism the same as our modern baptisms?
B) Why did Jesus say His baptism would ‘fulfill all righteousness?’
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org
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Matthew: Emmanuel (Which Means God With Us)
The God who MADE YOU wants to be WITH YOU. Think on that.
The pagan gods didn’t work that way. These (false) deities kept the people at arm’s length. But our God wants to be close. He walked with Adam in the garden. He dwelt in the tabernacle and temple. He came to earth in the form of a babe. Our God is “Emmanuel” – He is “God With Us.” Join us for Part 2 of our study in the Book of Matthew.
Questions That We’ll Answer:
A) What is the difference between being ‘with’ or ‘for’ someone?
B) What did the Angel tell Joseph about Jesus?
C) What comfort do the Angel’s words have to the hurting?
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org
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Matthew: Introduction And Intertestamental Age
Who was Matthew? What is the Book of Matthew all about?
In Part 1 of our new study, we will introduce this Gospel and talk about the audience that it was originally written to – the Israelites. While Matthew contains truth and wisdom for all people, it was intended to explain the person and work of Jesus to Matthew’s Jewish contemporaries.In addition to introducing the Book of Matthew, we’ll also talk about the ‘intertestamental age’ that preceded its writing.
Questions That We’ll Answer:
A) Why was God ‘silent’ for over 400 years?
B) What differentiates Matthew from the other Gospel accounts?
C) Why are there two different genealogies (in Matthew and Luke)?
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
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The God Who Keeps His Promises
Throughout the Old Testament, God made a series of incredible promises – promises that defied His people’s expectations. And, in His time, He fulfilled every last one of them.
In today’s study of 1 Kings 8, we’ll consider the God who always ‘keeps His promises’ – including those that He has made to you and I.
Questions That We’ll Answer:
A) What are some of the most amazing promises God has ever made?
B) What promises has He made to you for your own future?
C) Why did 1 Kings 8 represent such a high point in Israel’s history?
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org
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The Death And Final Days Of Moses
On many occasions, Moses went up a mountain to meet with God. In Deuteronomy 34, he would do so once again – but this time, he would not return. What can we learn from the death and final days of Moses? That will be the focus of today’s study.
Questions That We’ll Answer:
A) How old was Moses when he died? What was his health like?
B) Who buried Moses? And where is he buried to this day?
C) What did Moses see from the mountain prior to his death?
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org
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The War Against Your Soul (And How To Fight It)
In 1 Peter 2, the Apostle talked about a ‘war’ waged against the soul of believers. When we think of ‘war,’ we tend to think of external enemies that are coming against us. But that’s not the sort of war that Peter was talking about. Rather, Peter was talking about a war that is going on within our own body (even as Christians). He was talking about a war between our flesh and our spirit.
Questions That We’ll Answer:
A) Why did Peter (and other apostles) use military terms so frequently?
B) In what way is the devil like a ‘roaring lion,’ seeking to devour us?
C) How can we protect ourselves from that which we cannot see?
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Toby B. Holt
Church Website: www.fpcgulfport.org
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The Parable of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
“The Prodigal Son”Rev. Gardner FishFirst Presbyterian ChurchGulfport, MS
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