The Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast continues our study of the book of Matthew, now in chapter 16:27.Our teacher, Dr. Mitchell, will teach five lessons on through to chapter 17 verse 8.These 10 verses cover the statement the Lord made to His disciples that "...there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom."Dr. Mitchell says the coming of the Son of Man in the gospels always refers to Christ coming to the earth. This is different than the coming of the Lord from heaven for the church in the air. Dr. Mitchell spells out these distinctions very clearly and gives us the Biblical time-line before briefly venturing into chapter 17.Let's open our Bible to Matthew 16:27 for today's lesson with Dr. Mitchell.
Our study continues in Mat.16:24. Jesus speaks to His disciples about the cost of following Him in the midst of opposition. Dr. Mitchell speaks of this as the great privilege of following Christ. This means putting Him first and ourselves last. Jesus asks, "What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man gives in return for his soul?"Dr. Mitchell states that one cannot put a price on the value of a human soul. God put an eternal value on man's soul. He sent His eternal Son to die for your eternal soul.You are not a piece of trash to be bartered on the open market. Christ died for you dear friend because He esteems you to be of eternal value. Here is Dr. Mitchell with Matthew 16:24.
In our passage in this study, we hear Dr. Mitchellsaying that for the first time, Jesus announcesHis program. For the first time in the book ofMatthew, he presents Jesus declaring that He mustgo to Jerusalem and be killed and be raised again on the third day.As we read, we find that with this announcement, Jesus met opposition for one of his close disciples. But Jesus saw behind this disciple and rebukes its true origin. Do you face opposition in presenting the gospel or sharing your the testimony of your faith in Christ with friends and relatives?If they won't listen to you at this time, why not ask them to listen to the Unchanging Word here on this station? They can also visit our website, UnchangingWord.life any time.Here is Dr. Mitchell with our lesson in Matthew 16:21.
We are glad you are here with us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. John G. Mitchell.We are in Matt.16 verses 18-20. Our study continues with the focus on our Savior and His interaction with the disciples concerning the revelation of His Person by the Father.In verse 17, Jesus reveals to Peter this revelation as being from His Father in heaven. In verse 18, Jesus said, upon this rock I will build My Church. This divine revelation of the Messiah by the Father is the rock upon which Jesus would build His church. When the Holy Spirit came from heaven in Acts 2 the church began through the preaching of Peter concerning this Jesus who was revealed to Peter by the Father.Paul and the N.T. apostles and prophets also built on this revealed foundation of Christ Himself. Let's join Dr. Mitchell here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mt.16:18.
Dr. Mitchell will be giving us a three point outline for verses in Mat.16:13-20. Jesus asked two questions. 1st was: who do people say the Son of Man is?The 2nd is: who do you say that I am?Peter gives the answer: You are the Christ the Sonof the living God. Can you say this about Jesus as He is revealed in the Scriptures? Dr. Mitchell exhorts us to consider it a point of wisdom to settle this question in one's own heart. In verse 17, Jesus reveals to Peter this revelation as being from His Father in heaven. This divine revelation of the Messiah is the rock upon which Jesus would build His church. The N.T. apostles and prophets then built on this revealed foundation of Christ Himself. Let's join Dr. Mitchell, Mat.16:13, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
As we turn the page to chapter 16 of Matthew, we begin a new section of study concerning our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as presented by Matthew.Dr. Mitchell gives us a short overview of what we have covered in previous chapters before turning to Matthew 16.This chapter opens with the Pharisees and Sadducees putting Jesus to the test again. They ask for a sign from heaven. Dr. Mitchell says they asked for a sign, instead Jesus gave them a warning.Dr.Mitchell states that Christians need to know the Word of God so as to understand the current time in God's program for His people.Jesus then warns the disciples about the leaven of these religious leaders. Dr. Mitchell gives what the teaching of these rulers was. He brings out how much leaven is evident to this day. Let's join Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 16:1
Our Lord now travels to the region of Tyre and Sidon way up on the northwest coast where a Canaanite/Syro-Phoenician woman came to Jesus pleading for Him to heal her daughter who was possessed by an unclean spirit, a demon. But Jesus did not respond to her.Dr. Mitchell gives us the reason for this.But, Later, in responding to the woman's faith, Jesus commends her for her faith in Him in spite of the fact that she was not a member of the chosen race, the Jews, being a gentile.Likewise, the Roman centurion in chapter 8 asked Jesus to heal his servant with just a word and Jesus did. Jesus commended this gentile too for his faith in Him.Matthew records Jesus' feeding of the 4000 men, as well as women and children. Jesus also had compassion on them.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 15:21-39.
Our study in Matthew now moves into chapter 15.Dr. Mitchell will be explaining the first 20 verses.Dr. Mitchell brings out the Lord's rebuke to the Pharisees and scribes for their formalism, their traditions because it nullified the very Word of God. He applies this truth to today's ecclesiastical leaders who change the meanings of the precious words of Scripture. So, let's stick with the Words of Christ rather than the man made traditions of religion.Jesus next compares the difference between outward profession of the lips and inward motivation of the heart. He deals with integrity of one's life and faith.He then differentiates between what goes into the stomach and what comes out of the heart.This speaks of the defiling motivations of the human heart as found in verses 18-20. Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 15:1.
In Matthew 14:22-36, Matthew records Jesus walking on the water. This miracle is only recorded in 3 Gospels. Matthew, Mark and John.Seeing Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified thinking He was a phantom. Our Lord was so kind as to quickly quiet their fears when He said, "Take courage, It is I, Stop being afraid". Notice, He first encourages, then identifies Himself, saying literally, I AM, and lastly He comforts saying stop fearing.Now Matthew, who was there, is the only one to write about Peter asking Jesus to let Him come to Him walking on the waters to come to Jesus.Peter alone had faith enough to crawl down out of the boat to walk on the waters right up to Jesus until He got His eyes off of Jesus.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 14:22.
Matthew, who was there at that time, records this miracle of the feeding of the 5000, as a demonstration that Jesus was indeed the Messiah as is also shown in the Gospel of John. There Jesus told these same people," I Am the bread of life. He who comes to Me will not hunger." Jn.6:35.Are you hungry for reality, for real life, eternal life? Jesus is here for you. Just talk with Him, read His word and listen. He can make Himself known to you and He will.As Dr. Mitchell continues our study, He points out that our Lord did not draft volunteers but enlisted His own disciples. Just 12 men, during late afternoon, distributed the miraculous abundance of fishes and and loaves to the groups of 100's and 50s till all ate and were satisfied.Let's join Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 14:15 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
Jesus, having finished these parables, now returns to His hometown. Matthew writes that Jesus was not welcomed by those of His hometown nor by His own family. As Dr. Mitchell points out, they still thought of Jesus as just a carpenter, or the carpenter's son and not as the Messiah sent from God. Who do you believe Jesus is?Then Matthew writes of Herod who thought Jesus was John the Baptist raised from the dead and doing these miracles.Matthew says Jesus, upon hearing of the death of John, retired alone to a desolate area.But the crowds heard of Him and followed Him and He had compassion of them. Here is the one and only miracle that all four Gospels record. It is the feeding of the 5000. Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 13:53.
Our Lord's 5th, 6th and 7th parables are found in Matthew 13 verse 44-50. These are the parables of the hidden treasure, the one pearl of great value and the parable of the fishing net.Parables are simple illustrations drawn from common life and familiar items known and found in Israel's culture even to this day.Once again, the 7 parables, found in Matthew 13, are spoken by our Lord Jesus. They're comparisons to the kingdom of heaven. Dr. Mitchell deals with these references to the treasure, the pearl and the fishing net and what they mean.Jesus our Lord seeks you and me to follow Him as those whom He has purchased for Himself by His own blood. His love for you and me never ended and will never end.So in Matthew 13 vs.44 here's Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
Of the 7 parables found in Matthew chapter 13, we will be looking at parables number 3 and 4. These are the parables of the mustard seed and of the leaven.The mustard seed is the smallest of all seeds but it grows to the size of a tree. Dr. Mitchell speak of this mustard seed as outward development of the kingdom. Next in verse 33, the Lord speaks the parable of leaven hidden in a batch of flour which then pervades the whole loaf. Here leaven is interpreted as inner corruption of the kingdom of heaven.Dr. Mitchell speaks of those who change the meaning of the Bible's words. Today's cultural church thinks and speaks of itself as the kingdom of heaven. This is in contrast to the Bible Teaching church which believes that actually the church and the kingdom of heaven are different and therefore not the same. Join us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 13:31.
As we continue our study of the parables of our Lord in Matthew 13 we are looking at verses 24-30.It is the parable of the wheat and tares. Even though good seed was planted, weeds were also found amongst the wheat. This parable written for us by the Apostle Matthew is unique to his gospel. Neither Mark or Luke contain this particular parable. Matthew is revealing that there would be a mixture of good and evil in the kingdom of heaven. This the second parable Jesus spoke. Later, His disciples ask Him what this parable means. So Jesus interprets it in detail for His disciples. Listen to Jesus' word and pray that God will make known His understanding of the Word by means of His Holy Spirit. Join us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 13:24.
Dr. Mitchell continues his introduction of chapter 13 of the Gospel of Matthew. He begins with the first parable where Jesus speaks of the Sower and the seed found written in verses 3-9. He skips ahead to verses 18-23 for the Lord's own interpretation of this parable. Here we find four different kinds of soil. Each kind of soil responds to the sowing of the seed in a different way. Of the 4 soils only one produces a fruitful crop useful to the one who sowed it.And even then, there are variations, not in the quality, but in the quantity produced.As Dr. Mitchell has often said, The Lord ask us for faithfulness not greatness. God rewards our faithfulness both to Him and to His Word as we grow. Join us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 13:3.
Jesus is using parables to speak the Word to the people. Matthew was there to hear this now 3rd of 5 teachings of the Lord's words to His disciples as recorded in his gospel. Each of the 5 teachings ends with the words, 'when Jesus had finished...'In this special lesson, Dr. Mitchell will be giving us an introduction to Jesus' parables. The Lord spoke 7 parables in this 13th chapter of Matthew. Some of these same parables are also found in both Mark and Luke, but not in John.Dr. Mitchell then goes on to discuss in depth two viable interpretational views of these 7 parables as found in some theological circles.Dr. Mitchell will then give us his view of these 7 parables spoken by our Lord.Turn with us to this overview of Matthew 13 with Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
Matthew 12 verses 46-50 will be our focus in this study.Dr. Mitchell shares three things prerequisites in this passage.1. Be a follower of Christ.2. Hear His Word3. Do the Father's willIn these verses, Matthew presents the words of Jesus. His relationships change in scope. Those now related to Him were those who would do the will of His Father who is in heaven. This change of relationship is now based on faith and trust in Him. This is the will of God for you and me. The will of God is for everyone who beholds the Son and believes in Him to have eternal life and to never perish forever.Dr. Mitchell, then gives us a brief overview of the previous 12 chapters of Matthew. Open your Bible to Matthew 12:46 with Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
Open to Matthew 12 with Dr. Mitchell as he explores verses 38 thru 45. Here again the religious leaders ask a sign from Jesus. That generation was was evil and adulterous, so, the only sign Jesus gave to them was the sign of Jonah.Dr. Mitchell says, this sign was not to convince them but to condemn them for their continued unbelief. Matthew writes that Jesus appeals to the O.T. truth of Jonah being in the belly of the sea monster for three days and three nights. Jesus, too, would be buried for three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Jesus appeals to 2Chron 9:1 about the Queen of the South who would judge this evil generation. She did not have as much light as these rulers but she believed what she knew.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 12:38-45.
We are in Matthew 12 verses 30-37. Jesus speaks of the unpardonable sin. What is it? Can it be committed today by anyone? Dr. Mitchell discusses this Scripture.Here Jesus addresses the Pharisees in very stern language. They were not for Him but were against Him. They were not gathering with Him but were scattering the flock.So Jesus asks them to consider His fruit. What kind of works has He done? He healed people. He cast out demons. He speaks truth. But they would not speak a good word about Jesus, only evil. The fruit of their lips proceeded out of an evil heart, but Jesus's fruit proceeded from a pure heat. The Person of the Lord Jesus as God in the flesh is the one to be reckoned with in each one's heart.Let's turn to Matthew 12:30 with Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.
Continuing in Matthew 12, we are seeing the continuing opposition of the religious rulers against Jesus and His disciples.Dr. Mitchell will speak to us about this. The opposition came to a point where these leaders plan to kill the Jesus. But the Lord knowing this still went about healing many who followed Him.In view of this, Matthew shows how Jesus fulfilled another O.T. Scripture, Isaiah 42:1-3 where God calls Jesus His Servant whom He has chosen and in Him the Gentiles will hope. Matthew is showing us that Jesus having been rejected by the rulers of Israel, the Savior will now be the hope of the Gentiles. Matthew writes of Jesus' casting out a blind and mute demon.Dr. Mitchell brings out the blind and dumb spiritual condition of the Pharisees.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 12:14.