biblestudy: Matthew (Part 9)
Matthew 10 Instructions About Enduring Persecutions
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 06-Jan-82; Tape #BS-MA09
Description: In this ninth installment expounding the book of Matthew, John Ritenbaugh suggests that Matthew, a former publican, wrote an orderly account of the Gospel easily outlined and analyzed. This account included Christ’s genealogy, the circumstances of His birth, John the Baptist’s introduction of Christ, Christ’s presentation to the local congregation, the sermon on the mount (a collection of sayings that Matthew had collected over 30 years), the rising of the opposition (Pharisees, Sadducees, and local synagogue leaders), the installation of Jesus’ personal staff (the twelve apostles), ordinary men ranging from a hated publican to a revolutionary zealot to a plain blue collar contractor, and working men, representing the twelve tribes of Israel, called not so much for their current abilities, but as to what they would become by yielding to God, much the same as it is for all of us. The commission to the disciples evolves from their preliminary marching orders to go to the House of Israel to their ultimate commission of going to the Gentiles. The observation is made that the disciples seem to appear in groups of four, with one disciple assuming the leadership position of each group. Jesus warns His disciples then and now to be aware of persecution from inside the church, the government (incited by slander and libel) and our own families. Jesus cautions us never to fear or show timidity because our lives are entirely in God’s hands and He will provide us whatever resources we need to overcome and build character in our brief 70 to 80 years we are allotted to live in mortal flesh. If we remain steadfastly loyal to God, we will experience abundant life in His family and Kingdom. [NB: This series of Bible Studies from 1981-82 is incomplete.] (83 minutes)
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Sermons in the Matthew series:
Matthew (Part 1)
Matthew's Emphasis on Jesus' Kingship and Jewish Roots
Matthew (Part 2)
Matthew 4-5 Beatitudes as a Compendium of Christ's Teaching
Matthew (Part 5)
Matthew 7 Discerning False Teachers and Prophets: Developing a Love for the Truth
Matthew (Part 6)
Matthew 7 (Review) The Consequences of Rejecting God's Word
Matthew (Part 8)
Matthew 9 Matthew's Unique Qualifications as Apostle
Matthew (Part 9)
Matthew 10 Instructions About Enduring Persecutions
Matthew (Part 10)
Matthew 10-11 Adaptibility to the Yoke of Christ
Matthew (Part 11)
Matthew 12 Jesus' Courageous Response to Persecution from the Pharisees
Matthew (Part 12)
Matthew 12-13 Third Resurrection and Parable of the Sower
Matthew (Part 13)
Matthew 13-14 Spiritual Gifts Intended to Edify All
Matthew (Part 15)
Matthew 17-18 Relationships with God and Man
Matthew (Part 16)
Matthew 18 Attitudes Christ Encouraged To Preserve Unity Among Brethren
Matthew (Part 17)
Matthew 19 God’s Ideal in Marriage; Conditions for Divorce / Children and Rich young man
Matthew (Part 18)
Matthew 20-21 Servant Leadership/ Jesus' Bold Entry into Jerusalem
Matthew (Part 14)
Matthew 18 Leavening of the Pharisees and Sadducees
Matthew (Part 19)
Matthew 21 Episode of Money Changers / Lessons from Cursing of fig tree/ Parable of Two Sons
Matthew (Part 20)
Matthew 21 Parable of the wicked vinedressers/ Wedding Feast/ Rendering unto Caesar/ Resurrection
Matthew (Part 21)
Matthew 21 Assorted Questions from Members/ Avoiding Sin does not equate to Doing Good
Matthew (Part 23)
Matthew 26 - End
Matthew (Part 29)
Matthew 23 Assorted Questions from Members/ Avoiding Sin does not equate to Doing Good
Matthew (Part 30)
Matthew 24-25 Terrifying Cosmic Signs and the Day of the Lord
Matthew (Part 31)
Matthew 26-end Jesus Christ's Betrayal and Last Passover as a Man
