biblestudy: Matthew (Part 12)

Matthew 12-13 Third Resurrection and Parable of the Sower
John W. Ritenbaugh
Given 03-Feb-82; Tape #BS-MA12

Description: In this twelfth installment expounding the book of Matthew, John Ritenbaugh insists that the ability to do miracles or perform signs does not identify a speaker as a representative of God, especially if in the aftermath of these signs there is an enticement to depart from the Word of God. Substantiation for both the second and third resurrections is found in Matthew 12:42-43. Jesus warns that if we ask God for protection from demonic influence, we cannot sit back passively; Satan always counterattacks. Evil absolutely must be displaced with good. Doing good (doing the will of God) blots out doing evil. Jesus encourages us to develop spiritual family relationships within the Church of God coupled with common experiences (striving to keep God’s laws and ideals) to reinforce godly behavior. Generally, we cannot expect this kind of special reinforcement from our blood relatives or physical friends. The parable of the sower reflects the various levels of receptivity (ranging from closed-mindedness, shallowness, moral weakness, immaturity, spiritual timidity, lack of commitment, excessive diversions-crowding out communication with God) and conversion among people who are exposed to the Word of God. Matthew 13:22-23 seems to be aimed at the ministry, providing encouragement (like a faithful farmer) to keep plugging away despite some abortive or un-germinated seed. Like a farmer, the minister must learn patience before results (or fruit) are realized. After one has been called, and revealed knowledge has been given) Christianity can only be understood from the inside out. We must use and develop what God has given or it will dissipate- like learning a foreign language. The study concludes with an exposition of the tares (Darnell) and wheat parable, indicating that Satan has planted false brethren that are hard to distinguish from the real. God is the only one fit to judge.[NB: This series of Bible Studies from 1981-82 is incomplete.] (84 minutes)

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Alcoholism analogy Calling Cares of life Christmas and Easter Closed mindedness Counting the cost Darnell Demons Doing good Drunkard analogy Expectations Experiences Healing Impulse to drink Impulse to smoke Lying wonders Men of Mysteries Nineveh Miracles of Jesus Job Parables Parable of the mustard seed Parable of the sower Parable of the wheat and tares Purpose of parables Queen of the South Revealed knowledge Reunion Satan�s counterattack Shallow-mindedness Signs Sign of Jonah Spanish language analogy Spiritual gift Spiritual growth Stony places Third resurrection Wheat berries Wicked generation

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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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