biblestudy: Matthew (Part 10)

Matthew 10-11 Adaptibility to the Yoke of Christ
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 20-Jan-82; Tape #BS-MA10

Description: In this tenth installment expounding the book of Matthew, John Ritenbaugh reiterates that disciples of Christ should expect persecution, often from people we normally would feel comfort and protection from, such as members from our own family. The two-edged sword (the Word of God) divides families because receptivity of this word is not a given- especially if one has not yet been called. Many more people ridicule God’s Word than keep it. God’s called out ones have to love God’s Word more than family. Service in the work of God will inevitably bring persecution, but it will also bring reward. Chapter 11 focuses upon the ruminations of John the Baptist, who even though he was close to Christ, may have misunderstood the nature of Christ’s true mission. John the Baptist, labeled as “ none greater” never performed a miracle. It will take a great deal of expended energy to make it into the Kingdom of God. We cannot afford to be negligent or complacent about our calling, or our willingness to yield to His teachings, letting it dissipate like the ancient Israelites, the people of Bethsaida or Chorazin - or the Laodiceans . We must be teachable and adaptable, willing to take Christ’s yoke, not tripped up in intellectual vanity or pride. [NB: This series of Bible Studies from 1981-82 is incomplete.] (81 minutes)

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Acts of service Appointment of Disciples Bearing our cross Becoming offended Burden Courtier Cream of the crud Critic Division Education department Elijah Family reunions Finding our life God’s word Impatience John the Baptist Kingdom of God taken by violence Intellectual vanity Lay members Losing our life Miracles Offense Persecution Pride Sword Take yoke Teachability Word of God Work of God

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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




 








 
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