Southwest Ohio Reformed Presbyterian

A. Proclamation of the kingdom of heaven (Mat. 4:17) B. The idea of repentance (Mat. 4:17) C. The idea of a sermon (Mat. 5:1-2) D. The idea of poverty of spirit (Mat. 5:3)

A. Israel & the 'New Israel' (Gal. 6:16) B. The Gospel to Old Israel (Rev. 7:4-8) C. The Gospel to New Israel (Rev. 7:9-17) D. One Gospel; One (Elect) People (Rev. 7:17)

A. The Resolutions by the Ruler (101:1-5) B. The Resolutions for the Realm (101:6-8)

1. Great biblical transitions of the past (Mat. 5:1) 2. Jesus' third great transition (Mat. 4:17; 5:1-2) 3. This great transition today, in the era of digital logic and exploding data (Mat. 5:2) 4. The eight beatitudes and the new kingdom (Mat. 5:1-12)

A. Praise the LORD who is great (vs. 1-2) B, Praise the LORD who is God (vs. 3) C. Praise the LORD who is good (vs. 4-5)

1. It was religious, not civic or military2. It was regal and creational3. It was realistic for NT baptism & ordination4. It was righteous, receiving immediate divine approval

1. Israel's then leaders radically corrupt2. Messianic kingdom program -- radically reformative3. Contrast between John/Jesus was radical and glorified Jesus4. Jehovah only-a-judge is church's ministry is not redemptive and not Christ-centered

1. John's preaching (Mat. 3:1)2. John's wilderness (Mat. 3:1-4)3. John's forecast (Mat. 3:3)4. John's fulfillment (Mat. 3:5-6)

1. The Flight to Egypt (Mat. 2:13ff)2. The Massacre of the Innocents (Mat. 2:16ff)3. Seeking Solice in Nazareth (Mat. 2:19ff)

A. Sing for the Savior (Psa. 98:1-3)B. Shout for the King (Psa. 98:4-6)C. Scream for the Judge (Psa. 98:7-9)

1. What do Matthew and Luke teach regarding Mary the mother of Jesus?2. What does Rome teach about Mary that is so troublesome?3. To what special principle does Rome adhere that vitiates the biblical data that Protestantism clings to?4. What Marian teachings does Rome cling to that are especially obnoxious to Protestantism and would condemn us if ignored?

1. The relation between verses 1-17 and 18-242. Not your average baby story3. Joseph's typical husband reaction4. The angelic appearance5. The angel prophesies/commands Jesus name & vocation6. Sudden biblical corroboration7. Incredibly, Joseph obeys the angel8. Application

1. Did it prove God's weakness? (24:13)2. What was really precious (24:13)3. What was ironic about the captivity? (24:14)4. Doesn't status matter: (24:15)5. Was Zedekiah the biggest loser? (24:19)