The Miracles & the Message (Matthew 4:23–5:2) | Pastor Hayden Thomas
Weekend Sermons Podcast · Compass Bible Church Hill Country
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Show Notes
Title: Trials & Triumph: The Miracles & the Message
Preaching Point: The power of Jesus revealed through His miraculous acts ought to be sufficient proof for us to fully trust the authority of His message.
Main Text: Matthew 4:23–5:2
Teaching Points:
1. Make Jesus’ Message the Main Thing (v23a)
2. Make Jesus’ Miracles About His Message (v23b-24)
3. Sit Under Trusted Biblical Teaching (vv4:25-5:2)
Application Questions:
1. What is one observation you found particularly helpful from this week’s sermon?
2. Read Mark 1:35–39 & Matthew 28:18-20. Why is anchoring your life around the good news of the Kingdom vital to staying focused on God amid our chaotic world?
a. What can you do to strategically keep your focus on the message of Jesus in spite of distractions, even within mainstream Christianity and beyond?
3. Read Matthew 4:23–5:1 & John 20:30–31. What was the purpose of Jesus’ miracles?
a. How did miraculous signs authenticate the message of Jesus?
b. Why was proving his Messianic credentials important for His message and His mission?
c. How can a better understanding of Jesus’ use of miracles help you keep his message the central aspect of Jesus’ mission?
4. Read Revelation 21:4–5. How are you encouraged when you realize that Jesus’ miracles were a small sample of the glory that will be fully revealed at the consummation of the Kingdom of God?
5. Read Acts 2:42 & 2 Timothy 4:1–5. Why is sitting under trusted biblical teaching an important part of following Jesus?
a. What are the benefits of choosing a home church based primarily on the church’s quality of teaching?
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