Category Archives: Bible Studies

“My God, My God! Why have You forsaken Me?”

Posted on March 11, 2026 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 22 Matthew 27.45-46 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former … Continue reading →

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The Looming Shadow of the Cross

Posted on March 7, 2026 by PastorDave

MATTHEW | Lesson 11 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Matthew, chapter 16 As the public opposition of the religious leaders toward Jesus intensifies, He begins more earnestly to prepare His disciples for His impending death. CONTEXT & MAKING THE … Continue reading →

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More Training of the Twelve for Mission

Posted on February 28, 2026 by PastorDave

MATTHEW | Lesson 10 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Matthew, chapters 14-15 Jesus continues and intensifies His training of the Twelve as He enters what is [more or less] His final year of ministry before His crucifixion. This period … Continue reading →

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“Take Good Care of Your Mother!”

Posted on February 24, 2026 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 21 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading →

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The Kingdom of Heaven: Conflict and Conquest…Adversaries and Advancement

Posted on February 21, 2026 by PastorDave

MATTHEW | Lesson 9 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Matthew, chapters 12-13 The Kingdom of Heaven: Conflict and Conquest … Adversaries and Advancement Jesus teaches His disciples that the Kingdom of Heaven—which He is commissioning them to proclaim—will be … Continue reading →

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The Disciples Follow Jesus into Mission

Posted on February 14, 2026 by PastorDave

Matthew, chapters 10-11 MATTHEW | Lesson 8 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points The Disciples Follow Jesus into Mission Jesus sends His disciples on their first ‘short-term’ mission to train and prepare them for their [and our] age-long Great Commission … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Kingdom Authority in Word and Work

Posted on February 7, 2026 by PastorDave

Matthew, chapters 8-9 MATTHEW | Lesson 7 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Jesus proceeds from teaching His foundational Kingdom principles to now demonstrating His Kingdom Authority in both His words and works by miracles and applications CONTEXT & MAKING … Continue reading →

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MAKING DISCIPLES: Sermon on the Mount, part 3

Posted on January 31, 2026 by PastorDave

MATTHEW | Lesson 6 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Matthew, chapter 7 | Making Disciples: Sermon on the Mount, part 3 Jesus concludes His teaching discourse on how to be His disciples … and by application, how to ‘go … Continue reading →

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Making Disciples: Sermon on the Mount, part 2

Posted on January 17, 2026 by PastorDave

MATTHEW | Lesson 5 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Matthew, chapter 6 Jesus continues His teaching discourse on how to be His disciples … and by application, how to ‘go and make disciples’ by the pattern He is giving … Continue reading →

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Making Disciples: Sermon on the Mount, part 1

Posted on January 10, 2026 by PastorDave

Matthew, chapter 5 Making Disciples: Sermon on the Mount, part 1 The One who commands His disciples to ‘go and make disciples of all the nations’ will teach them how to BE His disciples and how to MAKE disciples—just as … Continue reading →

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