BSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 16, Day 3: Matthew 15:10-20
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 15:10-20 Jesus teaches the crowds that food does not make him unclean, but words that come out do. The disciples ask Jesus if he knew that he offended the Pharisees. Jesus says the...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 16, Day 5: Matthew 15:29-39
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 15:29-39 Jesus left Tyre and Sidon and returned to the Sea of Galilee. He went up a mountainside and sat down. Great crowds came and he healed many. The people were amazed and they...
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN MATTHEW 15 BSF LESSON 16 The heart is what matters to God, not your deeds God does not want show or rituals Only Jesus’s blood cleanses you before God Humbly request for mercy;...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 17, Day 2: Matthew 16:1-12
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 16:1-12 The Pharisees and Sadducees demanded a sign from Jesus. Jesus replied that they say it will be stormy if the sky is red and overcast. He says they can interpret the skies but...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 17, Day 3: Matthew 16:13-16
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 16:13-16 When Jesus came to Caesarea Philippi, he asked, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” Some say John the Baptist, Elijah, or Jeremiah. When he asked the disciples who they...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 17, Day 4: Matthew 16:17-20
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 16:17-20 Jesus blesses Simon, saying God revealed to him who he was. He names him Peter, which means rock, and he will build his church that Hades (hell) cannot overcome. Jesus will...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 17, Day 5: Matthew 16:21-28
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 16:21-28 Jesus begins to prepare his disciples for his death, telling them he must go to Jerusalem, suffer, die, and rise again. Peter rebuked Jesus for saying this. Jesus, in turn,...
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN MATTHEW 16 BSF LESSON 17 Unbelief leads to spiritual blindness Only God can move you to believe in Jesus Death on the cross was the only way for our salvation Be careful of...
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Many people wonder, “Who is the Church?” In Matthew 16, Jesus talks about the Church for the very first time. The English word “church” is derived from a Greek adjective, kyriakos, which means “the...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 18, Day 2: Matthew 17:1-5
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 17:1-5 Jesus went up a mountain with Peter, James, and John. Jesus was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light. Moses and...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 18, Day 3: Matthew 17:6-13
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 17:6-13 Peter, James, and John fell down to the ground when they heard God speak, afraid. Jesus came and touched them. He told them to not be afraid. When they looked up again,...
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN MATTHEW 17 BSF LESSON 18 Jesus always encourages us Jesus is always there for us Our faith can accomplish anything Jesus cares about the little things in our lives as much as...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 19, Day 2: Matthew 18:1-5
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 18:1-5 The disciples asked Jesus who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Jesus called a child to him and said whoever humbles himself like children is the greatest in the...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 19, Day 4: Matthew 18:15-20
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 18:15-20 If your brother sins against you, confront him. If he will not listen, take witnesses. If that fails, take it to the church. If that fails, treat him as a pagan or tax...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 19, Day 5: Matthew 18:21-35
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 18:21-35 Jesus tells the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant when Peter asks Jesus how many times he should forgive his brother. Jesus answers with 77 and then tells the parable of a...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 20, Day 2: Matthew 19:1-6
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 19:1-6 Jesus leaves Galilee and travels to Judea to the other side of the Jordan River. He healed many. Pharisees came to test Jesus again and asked him if it was lawful for a man to...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 20, Day 3: Matthew 19:7-12
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 19:7-12 The Pharisees keep pressing Jesus, asking why Moses command a man give his wife a certificate of divorce and send her away. Jesus said that Moses allowed divorce because...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 20, Day 4: Matthew 19:13-15
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 19:13-15 Here Jesus rebukes his disciples for rebuking those who brought him little children to bless. Jesus tells his disciples that the kingdom of heaven belongs to children. BSF...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 20, Day 5: Matthew 19:16-30
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 19:16-30 A rich man asks Jesus what he must do to reach eternal life. Jesus said to obey the commandments. The man asked which commandments and Jesus answered, “Do not murder, do not...
View ArticleBSF Study Questions Matthew Lesson 21, Day 3: Matthew 20:17-34
SUMMARY OF MATTHEW 20:17-34 Jesus is heading to Jerusalem for his destiny of dying on the cross. He once again tells his disciples he will be betrayed, condemned to death, mocked, flogged, and...
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