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John the Baptist – Matthew Chapter 3
John the Baptist begins his ministry of preparing a people to receive the Messiah when He comes by baptizing. Although a simple prophet/preacher, he is powerful and draws many from far and wide to his ministry. Upon noticing a delegation of religious leaders, John admonished them to repent upon the threat of being cast into Hell by the Messiah.
Understanding How New Testament Writers Quoted the Old Testament
It is very important to understand how the New Testament writers quoted the Old, because sometimes there is confusion in HOW the quote is being used and worse than that, there might be an error in the New Testament.
Gentiles (Magi) Worship Jesus – Matthew 2
Matthew chapter 2 continues dealing with the early childhood of Jesus with the visitation of the Babylonian magi. However, the star that once led them has disappeared; so, they go to the naturally expected birth of a king, Jerusalem. Herod questions his scribes and priests if there is such a prophecy.
The Birth of Jesus, the Messiah – Matthew 1:18-25
We continue this study with the birth of Jesus, the Messiah and answer the question of “how can Jesus have a right to Jehoichan’s (Jeconiah) throne because of the curse of Jeremiah (22:28-30). And Matthew focus’s on the birth of Jesus from the perspective of Joseph, recounting his obedience to God and taking Mary to be his wife, despite her being with Child and the social stigma that would come.
The Genealogy of Jesus, The Messiah – Matthew 1:1-17
The lineage of Jesus
Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew
Introduction to the Gospel of Matthew
Laws Dealing With Personal Liability – Exodus Chapter 21:22-36
This section deals with personal liability – liability for harm caused to the unborn, for injury to a slave, injuries caused by animals and negligence.
Laws Concerning Slaves – Exodus Chapter 21:1-21
As the people began to withdraw from the awesome display of God’s presence, Moses drew near to the thick cloud on Mount Sinai; and God continued giving him His laws. In this section God deals with laws governing slavery, the death penalty and personal injury.
The Ten Commandments – Exodus Chapter 20
As the people are at the base of Mount Sinai, God begins to speak to them His covenantal laws. It is here that we have what is called the Ten Commandments. These become foundational upon which God will set forth the rest (603) of His commandments in the Law of Moses (613 total commandments). But in the midst of God’s great display upon the mountain, the people become very afraid and asks Moses to relay God’s words to them.
God Comes to Mount Sinai- Exodus Chapter 19
After three months since the Israelites left Egypt, they finally arrive at Mount Sinai, where God had first spoken to Moses. God instructs Moses to offer them a unique covenantal relationship to Him; and they enthusiastically agree. He continues to tell Moses to tell the people to prepare to encounter Him in three days at the foot of the mountain. On the third day, God comes down from heaven in great power of presence and makes Himself known in the sight of all the people.
Jethro Gives Moses Wise Counsel – Exodus Chapter 18
While encamped at Rephidim, Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, brings his wife and two sons back to him after hearing of the great things that God has done for His people. He greets him and enjoys a meal as Moses tells him in greater details of all the things that God has done. The next day he observes how Moses judged the disputes between all the people.
God Provides Water and Defeats Amalek – Exodus Chapter 17
After leaving the wilderness of Sin, God led Israel to Rephidim, where they had no water. As usual, the people complained against Moses; and Moses cried out to God. God instructed Moses to strike the rock and it would give water for the nation.