Title: Faith and Miracles/Matthew 17:1-8
Content 1. Text Background
From Matthew 16:13-20:34, the focus is on the discipleship of Jesus Christ.
will achieve 16:13-16 about who Jesus is, 16:17-26 about his plans
This and 16:27-17:13 describe the coming Messianic kingdom.
All. Therefore, the flow of the text should start from 16:27. and saw
I think it would be more reasonable to use up to verse 13 as the unit of inquiry.
In teaching his disciples, Jesus said that he, the Son of Man, was “to the glory of the Father.”
He prophesied of His Second Coming "with the angels".
Then the Lord will reward those servants according to their loyalty. the Lord is coming
Some of you who are with you will come to this earth before you die.
He said that he would see the kingdom of God. But whoever heard this
There were many misunderstandings among them. So the Lord said in verses 1 to 8 of the text
explained through
2. Central Thought
The Transfiguration of Jesus on the Mount and the Response of the Three Key Disciples
3. Text division
17:1-3 (fact) / Jesus is transfigured before the eyes of the disciples. miracle happen
4 (Reaction) / Peter expresses his will. Human reaction to miracles
5-8 (Purpose) / Hearing the voice of God. God's Purpose for Performing Miracles
Key Verse: Verse 5 "He said, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
4. Sermon idea
The main text is narrative literature that records the miraculous events of Mt. For each land and possession
It should be effective if it is organized as a modified inductive construction method that repeats the explanation and application of one text.
to be. Verse 5 should be seen as an interpretation of the text on the purpose of the miracle. exegesis focus
must be gathered to the will of God who performed the miracle. With this focus as the central
make up by
5. Sermon Outline
Text: Matthew 17:1-8
Subject: Faith and Miracles
Main Content: The purpose of miracles is God's special revelation.
Sermon Purpose: To help the saints properly understand the meaning of God's miracles
in order to hit
Introduction
1) Christianity is a religion of miracles. The Bible is full of mysterious miracles.
2) Some people think about the essence of faith as the saying goes, "Jetbab rather than flame."
There are cases where people are more interested in the gift of healing or a mystical experience than Sim.
have.
3) Today's text records the events of Mt.
I. God works miracles (1-3).
A. The disciples experienced miracles.
1. Jesus went up the mountain with only three disciples.
2. When they reached the top of the mountain, a change took place in which the appearance of Jesus shined like the sun.
3. Moses and Elijah also talked with Jesus.
4. It was an event that surprised even the three most trusted disciples.
All.
B. We sometimes experience miracles.
1. Some people treat incurable diseases that cannot be cured by modern medicine
received
2. Some people experience various gifts.
3. There are times when things that cannot be accomplished by common sense can happen.
4. A person with a hard heart may change into a new person.
5. Many other miracles exist around us.
* Transfiguration: As Peter, James, and John experienced the miracle on the Mount of Transfiguration
Rum All around us we experience miracles. This is a miracle God did for us
because you do What, then, is our attitude toward miracles? now two
Second, let's look at the human response to miracles.
II. People get excited when they experience miracles (4).
A. Peter was intoxicated with ecstasy.
1. The scene that was happening right before my eyes was strange.
2. Moreover, Moses and Elijah in front of them were the most respected by the Jews.
They were the target prophets.
3. Peter knew that the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles would be fulfilled, so he built three tents.
suggested that
B. We, too, tend to get excited when we experience miracles.
1. When I hear that someone else has experienced a gift, I get jealous involuntarily.
And I want to experience the same gift myself.
2. If you experience a mysterious gift while longing for it, God will love only me.
You may fall into the illusion that
3. Let's compare Peter's appearance with the first time I experienced the gift.
* Gyeongguk: God performs miracles for human beings in special cases. among us
There are also people who have experienced this miracle. However, in most cases, people
Instead of trying to find out why you performed miracles, I'm excited like Peter.
I see that there are cases where Why did God perform miracles? now three
Second, let's look at God's providence of miracles.
III. Miracles are special revelations from God (5-8).
A. Peter heard the voice of God.
1. God speaks specifically to man to teach the truth in special cases
In some cases, it was for the purpose of recording the Bible.
2. But now that the Bible is complete, he does not speak directly to us.
3. The content of the words given to Peter was to obey Jesus’ words.
It was. It was a confirmation that Jesus was the Son of God.
4. At that time, Peter and all of the disciples prayed for Jesus to establish the Jewish nation.
I only knew three. They did not know the concept of the spiritual kingdom of God.
5. The transfiguration of Jesus was a revelation of spiritual glory.
6. The voice from the cloud frightened the disciples and made them
made me lie down
B. We must know that miracles are God's special providence to enlighten us.
1. If the disciples had immediately understood the words of Jesus, the Lord would have
He would not have performed the miracle of the Mount of Transfiguration on the field.
2. Faith longing for miracles will never be a desirable faith. But
There is no doubt that miracles are the grace of God.
3. Our faith must be believing without seeing.
4. And even if we experienced miracles, because of it, we were the only ones
The mistake of thinking that we have received God's love must be avoided.
5. The important thing is to realize God's special providence behind the miracle
to be.
conclusion
Jesus' ministry began with the proclamation of the word that the kingdom of heaven is at hand, repent.
lost. And may the Lord open the door of our hearts to save the elect
He performed miracles whenever necessary. But many people hear the word of the Lord and
The Bible records that they gathered together because they ate and were full rather than gathered together. Jesus is
He told his disciples about the impending crucifixion, but the disciples did not believe.
did. So the Lord took three of them as representatives and went up the mountain and said, “The miracle of Mt.
". Now, we will be celebrating Lent from the next Sunday.
All. Through the text, we looked at God's ultimate love for mankind. Earl
In order to reduce the shock of the disciples who will be separated afterward, the Lord performed the miracle of the Mount of Transfiguration.
it was given to you The Lord loves us so much. today we love me
What is poetry doing for the Lord? The Lord asks us to do great things
is not What the Lord wants is to be a "believer." i really share
Do you believe your words without any doubt? He who believes will see the glory of God.
it was If we have faith the size of a mustard seed, miracles happen with our faith
said If we have faith, reunification of a divided country is possible. all impossible
will be accomplished in the good will of God by faith. but the problem is we
Do you have such faith? May the Lord work miracles because of our unbelief
Don't let it happen, but experience the miracle of reunification of the country because of our faith the size of a mustard seed.
character.
* About Gyeongyeong-gu: The role of the link connecting the earth and the earth is the Gyeongyeong-gu.
Therefore, it is necessary to use the transitional phrase effectively to deliver it well to the listener (transitional sentences are
said). (Faith/Mountain of Transfiguration/Miracle)