MATTHEW: JESUS IS MESSIAH, KING OF JEWS - A Survey of the Bible
Matthew: Jesus is messiah, King of the Jews
Survey of the Bible
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Occasion and Purpose of Matthew - Dan Wallace
Narrative and Discourse in Matthew - Michael Wilkins
The Olivet Discourse - Darrell Bock
Discipleship in the New Testament - Joey Dodson
Introduction: The Mighty Five and Trip to REI
• Rationale
• Resources
• Reconnaissance
The Teachings of the New Torah in Matthew
Message #1 - The Sermon on the Mount (4:12-7:29)
- The Foundational Teaching of the King
“Kingdom Values: Here & Now and Then & There”
Message #2 - The Sending of Disciples to Israel (9:35-10:42)
- The Nature of the Ministry of the King
“Like Christ: Serving and Suffering while Expecting God’s Reward”
Message #3 - The New Form of the Kingdom (13:1-52)
- The New Mystery Form of the Kingdom of the King
“The Church Age: Opposition and Expansion of the Kingdom”
Message #4 - Living in the Community of the King (18:1-35)
- Accountability and Forgiveness in the Kingdom of the King
“Relationships: Humility, Honesty, and Grace”
Message #5 - The Olivet Discourse (24:3-25:46)
- The Signs of the End of the Age Consummating the Kingdom of the King
“No One Knows, So You Better be Ready”
Next Steps
• Accept the salvation that came through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
• Take an active step to begin living a “Great Commission Lifestyle” by seeing your purpose as a child of the King who consistently points people to Him with your witness (life, testimony, and clear presentation of the gospel).
THIS WEEK'S GROWTH GUIDE
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
(These are the five "New Torah: Teachings of Jesus with their closing/transition.)
• Monday - Matthew 4:12-7:27 (7:28-29)
•. Tuesday - Matthew 9:35-10:42 (11:1)
•. Wednesday - Matthew 13:1-52 (13:53)
•. Thursday - Matthew 18:1-35 (19-1)
• Friday - Matthew 24:3-25:36 (26:1)
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another.
Home Church Questions
• What about Ken’s presentation of the “New Torah” was most helpful and challenging? Why?
• Read Matthew 5:13-16 from Jesus’s message #1. You are described as “salt” and “light.” What areas of your life do you need to work on to become “saltier” and “brighter?”
• Jesus’s message #2, you are described as a “sheep among wolves” (10:16). Read Matthew 10:24-33. What fears do you face that inhibit you from boldly proclaiming Jesus? What motivations does Jesus provide in this passage to help you overcome your fear?
• Jesus’s third message describes you as “blessed” (13:16). Read Matthew 13:23. Being blessed as “good soil” how can you till the soil of your life to increase your “fruit” (bible intake, prayer life, ministry, witness, etc.)?
• The parable Jesus told in his fourth sermon relates you as servant of the king (18:23). Read Matthew 18:23-35. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your forgiveness to others for sins against you or your loved ones? Is there now a need to forgive someone?
• In message #5, Jesus looks to the future relating not only the signs of his coming, but also how we should live in the meantime. Read Matthew 25:14-30. In this parable, you are a steward of the master’s property. Which “talents” (resources) you possess can be used more effectively to advance the kingdom.
Finances
Weekly Budget 32,692
Giving For 01/14 47,623
Giving For 01/21 43,966
YTD Budget 980,769
Giving 1,050,372
OVER/(UNDER) 69,603
Czech Stoby’s Pancake Fundraiser - Today
Join the Czech Team after church today for an “all you can eat” pancakes breakfast/brunch until 1:00 p.m. today. Tickets are $6 per person (tickets can be purchased at the door) with proceeds benefiting the 2024
Fellowship Youth & College Czech Mission trip.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Fellowship Women’s Galentine’s
Ladies, bring your friends, neighbors, and daughters for a night of cookie decorating on February 12, 6:30 p.m., here at Fellowship. Cost is $10 per person. Register at fellowshipconway.org/register. Child care by texting Shanna at 501-336-0332.
Father Daughter Dance
Guys, enjoy dinner with your daughter(s) grades 5-12th, March 2. Then join us at Renewal Ranch from 7-9:30 p.m. for dancing and a night of fun!
Fellowship Kids Baptism Class
Join us for our baptism class, where we will discuss the character of God, sin, salvation, baptism, and what comes next. We will meet all four Sundays in February during the second service in Room 2101. Contact Heather at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org. Register at Fellowshipconway.org/register.
Souper bowl Sunday
Fellowship, this is a great opportunity for you to minister here in Conway. We’re encouraging Fellowship families to bring hearty soups, canned chili, spaghetti sauce, tuna helper, canned meats, and Knorr brand pastas to restock the Bethlehem House shelves. Bring your food items here to Fellowship on Sunday, February 11. In 2023, we were able to raise 1200 lbs. of food. Let’s see what we can do this year!
Fellowship Women’s Directory
Great news, we have over 100 ladies listed in our Women’s Directory and would love for you to be added! Please send your name, address, email, phone number, and picture (if you have one) to Tracy Williams at tracylee3313@att.net. Also, grab the instructional flyers in the Atrium for more details. You must be in the directory to view it.
Fellowship Kids Family Game Night
Fellowship families, pack up your favorite games, and join us Friday, January 26, 6-8:00 p.m. for games, snacks, and a lot of fun. We hope to see you there!
Men’s Muster
Men, mark your calendar for April 19-21. More details to come!