John 13 A Lesson in Humility, vv. 1-5 A. Verse 4 pictures what Jesus did when He left heaven to come to earth. B. Verse 12 pictures His resurrection, ascension, and enthronement in heaven. A Lesson in Holiness, vv. 6-17 A. Verse 10: “He that has been once-for-all washed all over does not need to…
Author: Alan Holden
Matthew 7:13-29
Tests of True Born-again Christians Matthew 7:13-29 Jesus outlines three tests that prove if someone is born-again. False Christians, pretenders and counterfeits, fail these tests. The Test of Humble Service The wide, easy Gate and Path, level and paved for easy, smooth comfort of a popular life with the world. The narrow Gath and Path…
Matthew 14:22-33
Jesus Walks on Water Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction Jesus fed 5000 men with their families. Most of them conspired to make Jesus a King (John 6:15). He immediately sent the crowd away. He also sent the disciples to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, lest they join the crowds in their insurrection. Christ Is…
Matthew 17:1-9
Transfiguration Matthew 17:1-9 The Circumstances of the Transfiguration, v. 1 A. The Time 6 days after Jesus revealed His imminent death, Matthew 16:21. Luke’s Gospel says it was 8 days: a. The day of His revelation of His death b. 6 days between His revelation and transfiguration c. The day of His transfiguration: 1+6+1=8…
Matthew 26:36-46
The Garden of Crushing Matthew 26:36-46 Thesis: Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane because He felt the crushing load of humanity’s sins. The Place, v. 36 Gethsemane means “the olive press.” The Lord bruised Jesus and crushed Him. Fresh oil flowed, the oil of salvation for all who believe Note: Jesus was betrayed…
Matthew 26:14-16, 47-56
The Betrayal of Christ Matthew 26:14-16, 47-56 Prayer: We have read of Judas’ betrayal of Jesus, Father. We are horrified by it, yet we read how Jesus continued to call Judas “friend.” Help us, O God, to follow Christ’s example when we are betrayed, but more importantly, strengthen us, lest we fall prey to the…
Matthew 27:26-50
Why Jesus Was Condemned: The Meaning of the Crucifixion The Sentence Passed against Jesus A. The criminal Barabbas is released. Christ was delivered up that we might be delivered. B. Jesus is scourged by the Roman soldiers. They were not limited by the moderation of Jewish law, which prescribed 40 stripes minus 1. Scripture fulfilled:…
Luke 1:57-80 – Outline for
Elizabeth in Her Joy, vv. 57-63 A. Friends and neighbors “rejoiced with her,” v. 58. B. They came to circumcise and name the child, v. 59. 1. Everyone wanted to name the child after his father, “Jehovah remembers.” 2. Elizabeth objected and announced his name, John, which means “Jehovah’s gift or grace.” 3. Friends consulted…
Ephesians 3 – Outline for
Paul’s Ministry, vv. 1-12 A. A Prisoner of Jesus Christ for the Gentiles, see Acts 22. B. A Special Stewardship/Dispensation–>the Mystery of Christ, vv. 2-7 1. Seven Dispensations a. Dispensation of Innocence b. Dispensation of Conscience c. Dispensation of Government d. Dispensation of Promise e. Dispensation of Law f. Dispensation of Grace g. Dispensation of…
Luke 1:1-25 – Outline for
The Priest A. Zechariah, “Jehovah has remembered” 1. He was a priest from the family of Abijah, the 8th of the 24 courses, who ministered at the Temple in turn (1 Chroncles 24). 2. He served for one week twice a year at the Temple. 3. Offering the incense was a task a priest could…