The Gospel According to Matthew

Disciple the Nations

March 5, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 28:11–20

The sins of the world made it impossible for there to be righteous fellowship between YeHoVaH and His creation. Redemption was about much more than simply saving man from his sins. Mankind had lost its way with no hope and no way to return to YeHoVaH in righteousness and fellowship with the Creator. YeHoVaH’s plan to redeem man and His creation providing a pathway back to Him had been put in play after the fall of man in the garden and materialized at the cross with Yeshua’s sacrifice for the sins of the world. In the final Chapter of Matthew’s Gospel, all seemed to be lost as Yeshua’s disciples, who had hoped that He was the one who was going to redeem Israel, returned to normal life in despair and unbelief of what Yeshua had taught them about what would happen three days after His death. Yeshua’s resurrected Life was committed to empowering His disciples on how to live in the Kingdom of Heaven as a man on earth, how to please YeHoVaH through obedience to His Commands, how to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, and how to make disciples of the nations as He had discipled them. In preparation for this teaching, Disciple the Nations, please read Matthew 28:11-20.

The Resurrection

February 26, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 28:1–10

YeHoVaH demonstrated His Mighty Power in Yeshua’s life from the announcement of His birth, His early life in Egypt and Nazareth, protecting Him throughout His earthly Ministry, to the epic showdown between the Savior on the cross and satan which was on full display for the whole world to see. The worldly powers of King Herod, Pontius Pilate, the High Priest, the Sanhedrin, the religious leaders, nor the people were ever any match to the matchless power of YeHoVaH Almighty! Yeshua’s death on the cross as the King of the Jews and the Kingdom He brought to earth appeared to have come to an end as He breathed His last breath and declared “it is Finished”. Join us in the final Chapter of Matthew’s Gospel as all seemed to be lost as His disciples, who had hoped that He was the one who was going to redeem Israel, returned to normal life in despair and unbelief of what Yeshua had taught them about what would happen three days after His death. In preparation for the teaching, The Resurrection, please read Matthew 28:1-10.

The Savior and satan

February 19, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 27:45–66

The epic showdown between the Savior and satan that began at the birth of Yeshua comes into clearer focus in the closing Chapters of Matthew. When Yeshua was a toddler, satan used King Herod, who committed mass murder, hoping to have Yeshua murdered. This caused His parents to flee to Egypt for His protection. At the beginning of Yeshua’s earthly Ministry, He was led into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted of the devil who tried to convince Yeshua to commit suicide by jumping from the pinnacle of the Temple. Throughout His Ministry, satan used the religious leaders who plotted and made several attempts to have Yeshua murdered at the hand of the people. Join us in the final verses of this Chapter of Matthew as it looks as if satan has finally succeeded in His plot, using the religious leaders, rulers, elders, the people, and the Gentiles to put the Savior to death and end His Ministry. In preparation for this teaching, The Savior and satan, please read Matthew 27:45-66.

Killing The King

February 12, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 27:27–44

Yeshua’s illegitimate facade of a trial, at the hands of the religious leaders, concluded with a guilty verdict. The Lamb of God, who came to take away the sins of the world, had been convicted of crimes He did not commit and was condemned to death for blasphemy. The flagrant display of lawlessness, abuse of authority, and inhumane treatment against the Messiah by YeHoVaH’s representatives, their armed guards, and the crowd of people added insult to injury as they assaulted Him with their fists, spat on Him, mocked Him, covered His eyes and demanded that He prophesy who hit Him. According to the Torah, being condemned to death for blasphemy required the religious leaders to stone Yeshua to death. But instead, they took the matter to the Romans not knowing they were fulfilling the prophecies of Yeshua. The Governor knew the religious leaders were envious of Yeshua. He concluded that Yeshua was an innocent man after receiving words from his wife and asking Yeshua if He was King of the Jews. In this teaching, the conspiracy of the religious leaders come to fruition in the message titled, Killing The King. In preparation for this teaching, Killing The King, please read Matthew 27:27-44.

Crucify Him

February 5, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 27:1–26

In the teaching, The Prophet and The Word on Trial, we witnessed the flagrant display of lawlessness, abuse of authority, and inhumane treatment against the Lamb of God who came to take away the sins of the world. All of the abuse levied toward Yeshua during an illegitimate facade of a trial was at the hands of the religious leaders who were supposed to be YeHoVaH’s representatives, their armed guards, and the crowd of people. We witnessed several of YeHoVaH’s Commandments being violated by the so-called Torah observant Law-abiding religious leaders that disqualified them from operating in their religious capacity. In this teaching, the illegitimate facade of a trial continues. After a guilty verdict by those overseeing the farce of a trial, Judas recognizes what he has done with devastating results and the trial proceeds to another stage in the conspiracy of the religious leaders. In preparation for this teaching, Crucify Him, please read Matthew 27:1-26.

The Prophet and The Word on Trial

January 29, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 26:57–75

Yeshua and His disciples had crossed over the Kidron Valley into the Garden of Gethsemane after they had finished all the events that occurred at the Last Supper. Yeshua was deeply troubled about the events that were about to unfold and sought a quiet place in the Garden where He would agonize in prayer for three solid hours. It was while they were in the Garden of Gethsemane, and after He had agonized in prayer and committed to Father’s will, that Judas brought with him a large crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the Chief Priests and the Elders of the people to arrest Yeshua. After a minor scuffle, the disfigurement of a guard, and a healing miracle, Yeshua was apprehended. He was taken into custody to be put on trial just as He had predicted would happen before He came into the vicinity of Jerusalem. The events that followed were a flagrant display of lawlessness, abuse of authority, and inhumane treatment against the Lamb of God who came to take away the sins of the world. In preparation for this teaching, The Prophet and The Word on Trial, please read Matthew 26:57-75.

Another Prophecy Fulfilled

January 22, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 26:36–56

Last week in Part 2 of The Last Supper and Passover, we investigated further the conversation, dialogue, and language of the Gospel narrative of Matthew and compared statements made in the Gospel narrative of John to help determine and answer that very important question of whether the last supper Yeshua ate with His disciples was the Passover meal. We established a timeline of events that occurred while Yeshua and His disciples were together and discerned what was said and done as they shared their last supper together. After Yeshua and His disciples had eaten and done all that had to be done, according to prophecy, they went to the Garden of Gethsemane where another prophecy would be fulfilled. Yeshua was deeply troubled about the events that were about to unfold and sought a quiet place in the Garden where He would agonize in prayer for three solid hours. Yeshua’s disciples, whom He had instructed to watch and pray, after a very long day of teaching, eating, and ministry were very tired and struggled to stay awake. We will join Yeshua and His disciples in the Garden of Gethsemane as prophecy is being fulfilled in this teaching, Another Prophecy Fulfilled. In preparation for this teaching, Another Prophecy Fulfilled, please read Matthew 26:36-56.

The Last Supper and Passover Pt. 2

January 15, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 26:17–36

In Part 1 of The Last Supper and Passover, the question was asked if the Last Supper Yeshua ate with His disciples on the night He was betrayed, was the Passover meal commanded by the Torah or was it just that, Yeshua’s last supper with His disciples? We identified and addressed the confusion surrounding the event of Yeshua’s last supper with His disciples. As a result of some peoples’ confusion, they argue, debate, and perpetuate their confusions causing babes in the faith to be confused, all because of a verse here or there containing statements Yeshua made to His disciples and the interpretations of translators. We investigated the conversation, dialogue, and language of the Gospel narrative of Matthew and compared statements made in the Gospel narrative of John to help determine and answer that very important question of whether the last supper Yeshua ate with His disciples was the Passover meal. In this teaching, we will establish a timeline of events that occurred while Yeshua and His disciples were together and discern what was said and done, as they shared their last supper together. In preparation for this teaching, The Last Supper and Passover, please Matthew 26:17-36.

A Conspiracy, Anointing and Betrayal

January 1, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 26:1–16

The last thing Yeshua discussed with His disciples, while with them on the Mt of Olives before returning to Jerusalem, was concerning His return. Throughout His discourses with His disciples, Yeshua gave them glimpses of events surrounding His Second Coming. Yeshua spoke to them in parables and gave them the understandings of their meanings to prepare and stay ready for His return; reminded them of things He had already told them; drew their attention to the words of the Prophets Malachi, Ezekiel, and Isaiah; and spoke to His disciples prophetically as He revealed to them things to come. The disciples had no idea that in two days, their world would be affected in a drastic and dramatic way as Yeshua would be taken from them in a brutal, inhuman, and undeserving manner. In order for Yeshua to fulfill YeHoVaH’s will in Jerusalem, several events had to unfold with several players involved, including His own disciple who would betray Him and set the stage for A Conspiracy, Anointing and Betrayal. In preparation for this teaching A Conspiracy, Anointing and Betrayal, please read Matthew 26:1-16

The Second Coming

December 25, 2021 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 25:31–46

Alone with His disciples on the Mount of Olives, Yeshua begins to share the events surrounding His Second Coming. His disciples had asked Him to tell them, when shall these things be? What shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world? The questions they asked Him were in response to the teachings He had done and His remarks about the destruction of the Temple. Yeshua had warned them about false messiahs, false prophets, those who would mislead many, and signs to look for that would herald the end of the age. He had informed them that no one knew the day and the hour of His return and commanded them to always be prepared and ready. Yeshua used a parable about virgins and another parable concerning talents to emphasize the importance of His disciples being prepared, watchful, and doing what they had been instructed to do while they waited for His return. Throughout His discourses with His disciples, Yeshua gave them glimpses of events surrounding His Second Coming. In this portion of Matthew, Yeshua reveals more details of the events that will occur at His Second Coming. In preparation for this teaching, The Second Coming, please read Matthew 25:31-46.

The Last Supper and Passover

January 8, 2022 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 26:17–36

Was the Last Supper Yeshua ate with His disciples on the night He was betrayed, the Passover meal commanded by the Torah or was it just that, Yeshua’s Last Supper with His disciples? Many people today seem to be confused about this event. As a result of their confusion, they argue, debate, and perpetuate their confusions causing babes in the faith to be confused, all because of a verse here or there containing statements Yeshua made to His disciples and interpretations of translators. In this portion of Matthew’s Gospel narrative, we will investigate the conversation, dialogue, and language of the Gospel narratives of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John to point out the important statements that will help determine and answer that very important question of whether the Last Supper Yeshua ate with His disciples was the Passover meal. In this teaching, we will join in with Yeshua and His disciples' discussions and discern what was said and done, as they shared their last supper together. In preparation for this teaching, The Last Supper and Passover, please Matthew 26:17-36.

Talents and The Kingdom

December 18, 2021 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 25:14–30

Yeshua spent the final days of His earthly ministry with His disciples alone on the Mount of Olives preparing them for His death that would take place in two days. Prior to leaving the Temple Courts, His disciples had asked Him to tell them, when shall these things be? What shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world? The questions they asked Him were in response to the teachings He had done and His remarks about the destruction of the Temple. After telling them about a parable of wise and foolish virgins, Yeshua uses another parable about talents as a lesson to teach His disciples about the importance of the work ahead of them in advancing the Kingdom. The objective of the parable was to inform them that every person would have to give an account for what they did for the Kingdom with the time and resources they had. Although His disciples did not know that their lives were about to take a drastic and dramatic turn, Yeshua knew what was just a few short days away. Join us in this portion of Matthew as Yeshua, while He was still with His disciples, continued to warn and prepare them of His expectations of them to prepare and stay ready for His return. In preparation for this teaching, Talents and The Kingdom, please read Matthew 25:14-30.

Keep Watch & Stay Ready

December 11, 2021 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 25:1–13

While leaving the Temple, Yeshua’s disciples pointed out the beauty and elegance of the Temple. In His response to them, Yeshua said, "http://...see ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down” When they arrived at the Mount of Olives, while sitting alone with Yeshua, His disciples asked Him three questions in response to the teachings He had taught while in Jerusalem and pertaining to what He had said concerning the Temple and its destruction. The disciples asked Yeshua, “Tell us, when shall these things be? What shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?” Yeshua did not answer their questions directly or give dates or timelines. Instead, Yeshua began by warning them of being deceived by men that would deceive many and gave them signs to look for. In this parabolic teaching about virgins, Yeshua pressed upon His disciples the importance of watching and staying prepared so that when He returned to redeem His people, we would all be watching for Him, prepared, and ready for His return. In preparation for this teaching, Keep Watch & Stay Ready, please read Matthew 25:1-13.

Yeshua’s Prophecy Pt. 2

December 4, 2021 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 24

Messiah Yeshua’s earthly Ministry set the record straight concerning the preeminence of YeHoVaH’s Word in the earth in the lives of the people of Israel and the people of the world. From the very beginning of the New Testament writings, John the Baptist proclaimed Messiah’s coming and Yeshua made clear He did not come to do away with the Law or the Prophets. Included in the Law was the proclamation of YeHoVaH that He would raise up a Prophet from amongst the brethren liken unto Moses. Yeshua’s Teaching Ministry reaffirmed the Words of YeHoVaH given to Moses and the Prophets, as well as it fulfilled what Moses and the Prophets had said concerning Yeshua. As a Prophet, Yeshua’s Prophetic Ministry is put on full display in this portion of Matthew as He prophesies concerning future events. Join us for Yeshua’s prophetic proclamations of events that would unfold in the First Century and some of which, hundreds of years later at this time, have yet to come to pass. In preparation for this teaching, Yeshua’s Prophecy Pt. 2, please read Matthew 24:1-51.

Yeshua’s Prophecy Pt. 1

November 27, 2021 • Arthur Bailey • Matthew 24

Messiah Yeshua’s earthly ministry set the record straight concerning the preeminence of YeHoVaH’s Word in the earth in the lives of the people of Israel and the people of the world. From the very beginning of the New Testament writings, John the Baptist proclaimed Messiah’s coming and Yeshua made clear He did not come to do away with the Law or the Prophets. Included in the Law was the proclamation of YeHoVaH that He would raise up a Prophet from amongst the brethren liken unto Moses. Yeshua’s teaching ministry reaffirmed the Words of YeHoVaH given to Moses and the Prophets, as well as it fulfilled what Moses and the Prophets had said concerning Yeshua. As a Prophet, Yeshua’s prophetic ministry is put on full display in this portion of Matthew as He prophesies concerning future events. Join us for Yeshua’s prophetic proclamations of events that would unfold in the First Century and some of which, hundreds of years later at this time, have yet to come to pass. In preparation for this teaching, Yeshua’s Prophecy Pt. 1, please read Matthew 24:1-51.

by Arthur Bailey