Outline—Matthew 3:1–17

1. The herald’s portrait (v. 1–6)
2. The herald’s obstacles (v. 7–12)
3. The herald’s King (vv. 13–17)

Related Scripture

• Psalm 116:15
• Luke 16:22
• Luke 23:43
• Philippians 1:23
• 2 Corinthians 5:8
• Philippians 1:21
• Philippians 1:23
• John 11:11
• 1 Thessalonians 4:13
• John 14:2
• John 14:3
• 2 Peter 3:13
• Revelation 21:1–5
• Isaiah 11:6–9

Other References

• Hendrickson’s Commentary

Take Home Points

• There is a danger in religious living without spiritual substance.
• You cannot trust your pedigree.
• Are you a servant like John the Immerser—one expendable for the cause of Christ?
• Are you a flatterer or a self-seeker?
• Have you been a herald for the King to someone else?

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Outline—Matthew 2:1–12

1. Wise men in ancient times (v. 1)
2. Wise men in the New Testament (v. 2)
3. Wise men in Herod’s presence (vv. 3–8)
4. Wise men in the presence of Christ (vv. 9–12)

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Outline—Matthew1:18–25

1. Understated intro (v. 18)
2. Man of integrity (v. 19)
3. Announcement that put it right (vv. 20–21)
4. God at work (vv. 22–23)
5. The man of obedience (vv. 22–23)

Related Scripture

• Isaiah 1:23
• Micah 5
• Luke 1:1–4
• Luke 2
• Philippians 2
• Colossians 1
• Galatians 4
• Hebrews 2
• 2 Corinthians 5
• 2 Corinthians 4

Take Home Points

• Jesus’ time on earth began and ended with miracles—a virgin birth and a resurrection.
• Jesus is unique—perfect God and perfect man.
• Because of the virgin birth, the substitutionary death of Christ was possible!
• There is no other name given among men whereby you must be saved (2 Corinthians 4).

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Outline—Matthew 1:1-17

1. Jesus’ geneology during the
   1. Beginnings of the Davidic kingship (vv. 1–6a)
   2. Rise and fall of the Davidic kingship (vv. 6b–11)
   3. Eclipse of the Davidic kingship (vv. 12–17)

Take Home Points

• Jesus has come to rescue you from sin. Jehova surely saves!

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Outline—Matthew 26 and Mark 14

1. The scene at Gethsemene
2. The feelings Christ experienced
3. The struggle Christ experienced
4. Reasons for the struggle
5. Guarantees that came from the struggle

Related Scripture

• Psalm 22
• Matthew 26:36–46
• 1Mark 14:32–42
• Isaiah 53

Take Home Points

• What is the Father’s will for you?
• There is a Hell for those who do not trust in Christ.
• Have you walked away from the Truth?
• If you die without Christ, you will be hopelessly, eternally lost.
• If you accept Jesus Christ as Savior, you will enter into the joy of the Lord when you die.

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Outline—Matthew 1:1–23

1. Jesus’ roots (vv. 1–17)
2. Jesus’ revelation (vv. 18–21)
3. Jesus’ reason (vv. 22, 23)

Related Scripture

1. Genesis 3:15
2. John 8:55–59

Take Home Points

• Jesus is our only hope!
• Every bit of Scripture is designed to reveal our God to us.
• Do you know Jesus as Savior?
• Are you sure?

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