Homiletics

Study of Matthew

Lesson 10

Passage Matthew 9:1-34

Content (List of Topics or Events) Son of Man -Healing paralytic and scribe challenge of blaspheme (Matthew 9:1-8) a. Healing of paralytic seeing others faith (1-2) b. Challenge of blaspheme for healing sick and forgiving sins (4-5) c. Son of Man’s authority demonstrated asking paralytic to get up and walk (5-7) d. Crowds glorified God (8)

Physician - Calling of Matthew (seeking lost) with Pharisee challenge of association (Matthew 9:9-13; 18-26) a. Calling of Matthew; Jesus dines with tax collectors and sinners; physician shows compassion (9-13) b. Synagogue official requests daughter’s healing Jesus; compassion demonstrated (18-19; 2226) c. Woman touches Jesus faith makes well (20-21)

Bridegroom – Not fasting; a celebration of new relationship; challenge of disciples’ discipline and devotion (Matthew 9:1417) a. Pharisee’s challenge see disciples not fasting; not fasting with bridegroom present (14-15) b. Jesus teaches about old and new ways to approach God; they don’t mix (17)

Son of David – Demonstration of faith; challenge to Jesus source of power (Matthew 9:2734) a. Two Blind men healed; they believed – Jesus touched them (27-31) b. Mute, demon possessed man brought and healed amazing crowds with Pharisee disparagement

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought) Division

Scripture

Son of Man -Healing paralytic and scribe challenge of blaspheme Physician - Calling of Matthew (seeking lost) with Pharisee challenge of association Bridegroom – Not fasting; a celebration of new relationship; challenge of disciples’ discipline and devotion Son of David – Demonstration of faith; challenge to Jesus source of power

Matthew 9:1-8 Matthew 9:9-13; 18-26 Matthew 9:14-17 Matthew 9:27-34

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words) Compassion of Jesus heals with belief bringing relationship with bridegroom

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage) To learn that Jesus is the fulfillment of God’s plan for those who believe and is the “Son of Man”, “Great Physician”, “Bridegroom at the Wedding Feast” and “Son of David”.

Specific Application Questions 1. 2. 3. 4.

Jesus knows our human condition; how you demonstrate faith by relying on Him? Jesus has compassion on those he loves; in what ways to you have compassion others as a Christ follower? Jesus calls us for a new relationship with Him; how is your relationship a celebration? Jesus should be the king of our lives; how do you rely on His authority?

Principles to Remember Jesus knows our human condition Jesus has compassion on those He loves. Jesus calls for a new relationship with Him; it is not rules but living in believing faith Jesus wants to be the king of our lives; we need to rely on God’s authority.

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