Tag Archives: Bible Studies

Seeing the Kingdom!

Posted on March 14, 2026 by PastorDave

MATTHEW | Lesson 12 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Matthew, chapter 17 Even as Jesus begins to urgently emphasize His impending death at Jerusalem, He then displays His Glory to them—in His transfiguration—as confirmation that His sufferings and death … Continue reading →

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“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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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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