Dangerous Calling: Study 09 in Part 1 (Dangerous Promises), a 7-part series planned for the gospel of Matthew

Jesus begins to gather people into his new kingdom, restoring exiles, preaching the good news that those who follow him can have new life.

Outline:

1. The Dangerous Call (Matthew 3:18-22)
2. Overwhelming Evidence (Matthew 4:23-25)
3. Our Response

References:

• Matthew 4:12-25
• Genesis 12:1-3
• Isaiah 61:1-3a
• Matthew 4:19

Dangerous Places: Study 07 in Part 1 (Dangerous Promises), a 7-part series planned for the gospel of Matthew

Unlike other sons of God, Jesus the true Son chooses life in the face of testing and temptation

Outline:

1. Tempted to Doubt (Matthew 4:3-4)
2. Tempted to test, not rest (Matthew 4:5-6)
3. Tempted to race, not face (Matthew 4:7-11)

References:

• Matthew 4:1-11
• Psalm 95
• Hebrews 4:14-16
• Hebrews 2:17-18

Dangerous Warning: Study 05 in Part 1 (Dangerous Promises), a 7-part series planned for the gospel of Matthew

The last great prophet, John the baptist, ushers in the end of the age calling Israel to turn to God to repent of their sin and produce the fruit of righteousness.

Outline:

1. Dangerous Vocation (Matthew 3:1-6)
2. Deadly Warning (Matthew 3:7-12)
3. Dangerous Declaration (Matthew 3:13-17)

References:

• Matthew 3:1-17
• Isaiah 10:33-11:3
• Malachi 4:5
• Isaiah 40:3-5

Dangerous Worship: Study 03 in Part 1 (Dangerous Promises), a 7-part series planned for the gospel of Matthew

Gentile wise men delight in finding the true King of the Jews, worshiping him with the perfect gifts for a king and priest who has come to die.

Outline:

1. Dangerous Pilgrimage (Matthew 2:1-2, 2:12)
2. Dangerous Bethlehem (Matthew 2:3-8)
3. Dangerous Worship (Matthew 2:9-12)

References:

• Matthew 2:1-12
• Micah 5:1-4

Dangerous Origins: Study 01 in Part 1 (Dangerous Promises), a 7-part series planned for the gospel of Matthew.

Matthew 1:17 Thus there were fourteen generations in all from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the messiah.

Matthew begins his dangerous gospel of Jesus, who comes to fulfill God's promises to deliver a people from 'exile' through the dawning of his kingdom.

References:

• Psalm 2:1-6
• Genesis 12:1-3
• Matthew 1:1-17
• Matthew 4:16