Presentation files organized by the Bible passage they accompany.
Isaiah 45 examines God’s purpose in raising up Cyrus and His authority over the course of history. The study contrasts the Creator with powerless idols and ends with His invitation to the ends of the earth to look to Him for salvation.
Isaiah 46 contrasts Babylon’s idols, which must be carried, with the Lord who carries His people from birth to old age. The study emphasizes God’s unique power to declare and accomplish His purpose and calls His people to listen and trust His promised salvation.
Isaiah 47 announces Babylon’s humiliation after its pride, cruelty, and false sense of security. The study exposes the failure of sorcery, astrology, and human counsel to save, calling attention to the certainty of God’s judgment.
This introduction to Matthew explains the value of studying the Bible in context and introduces the Gospel’s author, audience, timing, and outline. Matthew 1:1 then presents Jesus Christ through His name and His connection to David and Abraham.
1st – Promised King… vs. 1-2
1st – Mary… vs. 18
1st – Birth of Jesus… vs. 1-2
1st – John the Baptist… vs. 1-6
The Temptation… vs. 1-2
Beginning the Ministry… vs. 12-17
Sermon on the Mount… vs. 1-2
Salt of Earth… vs. 13
Do not Murder… vs. 21-26
Keep your Promise… vs. 33-37
Giving with the right motives and learning how to pray.
Forgiveness… vs. 14-15
Do not worry: trust the Father and seek His kingdom first.
Do Not Judge… vs. 1-6
False Prophets… vs. 15-20
Healing the Leper… vs. 1-4
Count the cost… vs. 18-22
The Scribes… vs. 1-8
Impossible Faith… vs. 18-26
Into the Harvest… vs. 1-4
Persecution is coming vs. 16-23
Count the Cost… vs. 32-33
Lapse of Faith… vs. 1-6 [Luke 7:18-35]
Rejecting Salvation… vs. 20-24
The Sabbath day… vs. 1-8
Laying Low… vs. 15-22