Matthew 14 - Introduction

CHAPTER FOURTEEN OUTLINES

Section 33: Jesus Hears of the Assassination of John (Matthew 14:1-13 a)

Section 34. Jesus Feeds 5000, Walks the Waves, Stills Storm (Matthew 14:13 b - Matthew 14:33)

Section 35. Jesus Heals the Sick of Gennesaret (Matthew 14:34-36)

STUDY OUTLINE

I.

JESUS HEARS OF THE ASSASSINATION OF JOHN (Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9)

A. Herod's opinion of Jesus (Matthew 14:1-2; Mark 6:14-16; Luke 9:7-9)

1.

Herod hears about Jesus.

2.

His interpretation of the rumors

3.

Others-' views of the matter

4.

Herod desires to see Jesus.

B. (Historical Flash Back) The death and burial of John (Matthew 14:3-13 a; Mark 6:17-29)

1.

John imprisoned by Herod to appease Herodias for John's accusations.

2.

Herodias tries to avenge herself against John.

3.

Herod's mixed motives blocked any effective action.

4.

At his public birthday celebration Herod rashly vowed anything to Herodias-' daughter.

5.

Herodias requires John's murder which Herod reluctantly orders.

6.

John's body is buried by his disciples and Jesus is informed.

II.

JESUS FEEDS 5000, WALKS THE WAVES, STILLS STORM (Matthew 14:13-33; Mark 6:31-52; Luke 9:11-17; John 6:1-21)

A.

Jesus-' Problem: need for privacy amid great excitement

B.

Jesus-' Plan: withdrawal from population centers

C.

Jesus-' Provision: feeds 5000-plus crowd

D.

Jesus-' Prayers: almost all night with the Father

E.

Jesus-' Powers: sees disciples-' struggles in the storm, walks on the water and calms the storm, after empowering Peter also to walk on sea

F.

Jesus-' People: Peter and the others

III. JESUS HEALS THE SICK OF GENNESARET (Matthew 14:34-36; Mark 6:53-56)

A.

The depth of the need

B.

The trusting humility of approach

C.

The simplicity of His method

D.

The completeness of His results