Gospel of Matthew

1: The King is Coming!

December 18, 2022 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 1:1–17, Isaiah 9:6–7, Genesis 49:10, 1 Kings 15:3, Malachi 3:1–2

We begin our study through the gospel of Matthew looking at the family tree of Jesus and what it tells us - all families NEED God’s forgiveness. And that’s why the King is coming!

2: Give Him the Name…JESUS

December 25, 2022 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 1:18–25

On this Christmas Sunday we discover how the name of the Newborn King shows the reason why He was born to a woman, lived as a human, and died like a villain.

3: Will We Bow Now?

January 1, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 2

Every person will bow their knee to Jesus and confess that He is King over all. You WILL bow, the question is: Will you bow NOW or will you wait until it’s too late?

4: Prepare the Way

January 8, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 3, Psalm 2:6–9, Isaiah 42:1, 2 Kings 1:8, Romans 5:8

John the Baptist was a unique prophet of God, preparing people for the coming Messiah, but John’s message to his ancient audience still needs to be heard & shared today.

5: When Temptation Visits

January 15, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 4:1–11, Hebrews 2:14–18, Hebrews 4:15–16, Colossians 1:15–16, Luke 4:1–2

Every person has faced & fallen to temptation, except for ONE. Jesus faced temptation and stood strong. Today we discover why Jesus went out to be tempted by the Devil, and how His response to temptation helps us stand strong when temptation visits.

6: Leave Your Nets

January 22, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 4:12–25, John 7:41, John 7:52, Luke 5:1–10, Isaiah 9:1–2

Jesus called His disciples to leave the comfort of their jobs and homes, to follow Him and further His good news, and the same is true today. Are you following Jesus and furthering His good news?

7: Blessed

January 29, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 5:1–12, Psalm 42:1–2, Luke 18:10–14, Colossians 1:19–20, Revelation 21:1–4

Today we start studying the greatest sermon ever - the Sermon on the Mount - where Jesus explains what He expects of those who follow Him. We begin by discovering what it really means to be BLESSED, which is much more than having health, wealth, friends, and family.

8: Salt & Light Living

February 5, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 5:13–20

If we’re going to make a difference, there has to BE a difference. Discover how Jesus expects & empowers us to be Salt & Light to our desperate world.

9: But I Say

February 12, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 5:21–30, John 5:39–40, 1 John 3:14–16, Genesis 39:9–12, 2 Samuel 11:2–4

Jesus challenged the traditional interpretation of Scriptures with these words: “You Have heard that it was said…BUT I SAY to you…” Discover how Jesus digs beneath insincere actions, exposes polluted attitudes, rightly interprets what the Scriptures mean, & offers forgiveness to those who follow Him.

10: Promise Keepers

February 19, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 5:31–37, Deuteronomy 24:1, Matthew 19:3–9, Numbers 30:1–2, Leviticus 19:11–12

“My word is my bond.” That’s a claim we rarely hear, and even more rarely see lived out in our culture. And, intentional or not, breaking our promises will negatively affect our relationships. Today we discover the importance of being Promise Keepers.

11: Turn the Other Cheek

March 12, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 5:38–48, Deuteronomy 15:7–10, 1 Peter 2:20–23, Exodus 21:23–27, Romans 12:14–21

Most people can even tell you who said it. But what was Jesus meaning when He said that? Today we are challenged to care for those who don't care for us.

12: Doing It Wrong?

March 19, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 6:1–8, Matthew 6:16–18, Matthew 5:16

Have you ever done the RIGHT thing…for the WRONG reason? Today we discover why the attitude behind the action matters.

13: Our Father In Heaven

April 16, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 6:9–15, Matthew 6:5–8, Luke 11:1

Today we examine the significance of the best known & most thoughtlessly repeated prayer across the planet. Oh that followers of Jesus would LIFT & LIVE this out!

14: Driven By Distraction

April 23, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 6:19–34, Proverbs 28:22, Luke 14:26

Where can we find peace in our fast-paced culture full of schedules, deadlines, bills, & worries? Today we discover how Jesus answers those who have been distracted from what matters most.

15: The Golden Rule & Godly Judgment

April 30, 2023 • Jackie Watts • Matthew 7:1–15, Jonah 4:2, Psalm 51:1–2, Psalm 51:12–13

Jesus said, “Don’t judge”, but did He mean that it’s always wrong to judge? Are we to silence our objections or can we follow the Golden Rule & still apply Godly judgment? Today we study Matt. 7:1-15, to rightly apply the most used/misused verse in the Bible.

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Matthew clarifies that while Jesus was thoroughly Jewish, Jesus came to be the Savior for people from all nations. All who refuse to receive His claims & teachings, including Jews, will be condemned by Him in the last judgment.