Lesson 5: Matthew 7 review; Matthew 8 | Discerning His Voice and Following Him

The opening review returns to false prophets and the need to test spiritual messages. Jeremiah 23 and Deuteronomy 13 and 18 support the discussion, which considers the difference between a confident spiritual claim and a message that turns people toward God.

 

The class then enters Matthew 8. The cleansing of the leper, the centurion’s response and other healings draw attention to authority, faith and how Jesus ministers. The sequence is read as more than a collection of miraculous events.

 

The cost of following, the storm and the encounter with the demon-possessed men extend the discussion into obedience and the different responses to Jesus’ presence. Students should read these events in their chapter context and connect power with His direction.

 

Learning outcomes
1. Identify source passages used in the review of spiritual discernment.
2. Explain one lesson from the centurion’s response to authority.
3. Describe how Matthew 8 connects ministry encounters with discipleship.
4. Compare different responses to Jesus within the chapter.

 

Lesson navigation
00:07:30 Review questions from Matthew 7
00:09:34 False prophets
00:12:21 Jeremiah 23
00:42:19 Deuteronomy 13
01:40:53 Beginning Matthew 8
01:47:13 The centurion’s servant
02:04:28 The cost of discipleship
02:38:37 The storm and subsequent encounter