Outline—Matthew 4:1–11

1. The setting (vv. 1–3a)
2. The proceedings (vv. 3b–9)
3. Applications (vv. 10–11)

Related Scripture

• Hebrews 2:14ff
• Matthew 3:16ff
• John 8
• Hebrews 4
• Psalm 25

Take Home Points

• Because Christ conquered these temptations, we can wait on God.
• Don’t experiment with God or try to expedite Him.

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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—Psalm 114

1. Significance of His presence (vv. 1–2)
2. Power of His presence (vv. 3–4)
3. Effect of His presence (vv. 5–6)
4. Response to His presence (vv. 7–8)

Related Scripture

• Exodus 19:3–6
• Exodus 33:1–17

Take Home Points

• If you know God, His presence is near.
• If you don’t know Jesus as your savior, pray that God will break your heart and open your eyes to an understanding of Him.

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