Historical Record (Matthew 13:53-15:39)
Table of Contents Overview
Lesson 36
- PARABLE #7
- Start of of the Historical Record #3, this study sets stage for chapters 14-15
- Jesus returns to Nazareth, The Lord’s rejection in His own hometown
- The prophetic significance, “A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house,”
- Confirms prevailing negative response
Lesson 37
- Sets the stage for the final phases of the Lord’s earthly ministry, showing how the historical events were perfectly aligning with Old Testament prophecy concerning His rejection.
- Two Key opposing groups, 1) Herod (the Gentile ruler) & 2) The religious rulership
- Prophetic foundation: Psalm 2:1-2
- Herod murders John the Baptist
Lesson 38
- John’s murder was a critical turning point. The rejection process was now in full motion, involving both Gentiles and apostate Israel.
- The Lord’s primary focus now shifts from His public ministry to the nation at large to the private edification of His disciples .
- Knowing His rejection was coming, the Lord began to intentionally put His disciples into specific situations.
- The feeding of the five thousand in detail.
Lesson 39
- Focus is on understanding the immense physical and geological catastrophes that will occur in the future
- Calming the sea and walking on water—it was to educate His disciples about His absolute authority as the “faithful Creator.”
- Terrifying future reality of the 5th Installment
- Need for doctrinal stability & “salvation
- Spiritual Salvation (as Redeemer)
- Physical Salvation (as Deliverer & Avenger)
Lesson 40
- The Lord repeating key miracles to drive home a crucial lesson for His disciples: He is the one who will miraculously provide for and sustain His people, especially during the difficult times ahead.
- Healing the multitudes Mat 15:29-31
- Feeding the Four Thousand Mat 15:32-39
- The hatred of the Father and Son is a central, providing the doctrinal reason behind the escalating conflict.