[Pastor Ralph]

Q4. Read Matthew 8:5-13; 21:33-44; 22:2-13; 24:14; and 28:19. What do they have in common? What relation does the visit of the wise men have to Matthew's theme of bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles? How should we be applying this mandate in our own lives?

[Sherylle Ladner]

What do they have in common? It has Jesus give us a command to go out and preach about the gospel, and making disciples of all people. It was the same for the Magi and the shepherds. When they left the manger, they must have told of the wonderful sight they had just witnessed. To go and take action, prophecized, and command. Jesus underscores that the gospel must be preached to--and will be embraced by--the Gentiles.

How should we apply this mandate to our lives? By seeking Jesus in prayer and listening to his voice. Don't give up on the ones that "get away" but be prayerful that they return to ask questions about Jesus and his teachings and what he did and is doing for us.

[Elwood C O'Dell]

It would appear that the verses mentioned all have to do with the gospel being shared with all of mankind. As far as the relationship of Matthew’s theme for bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles, the Magi would have been some of the first Gentiles to have the gospel shared with them. How should we apply this mandate in our lives? Simply be ready to make the most of every opportunity that the Lord allows to come across our path for sharing the Good News with who ever we have contact with.

[Roxanne]

[quote name='Pastor Ralph' date='Oct 10 2007, 10:37 AM' post='30100']
Q4. Read Matthew 8:5-13; 21:33-44; 22:2-13; 24:14; and 28:19. What do they have in common? What relation does the visit of the wise men have to Matthew's theme of bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles? How should we be applying this mandate in our own lives?

TO GET OUT THIER AND PREACH THE WORD OF GOD

AND WE SHOULD BE OUT THERE AND PREACH THE GOOD NEWS TO PEOPLE

[sjb]

Matthew 8:5-13 This is the story of the Roman Centurion, a gentile. Jesus marveled at the man's faith as compared to the Israelites.

Matthew 21: 33-44 This is the parable of the tenants. It shows that Israel (the tenants) did not accept or appreciate the landowner's (God's)gifts--even to to the point of killing his own son (Jesus).

Matthew 22: 2 - 13 This is the parable of the wedding feast. The host (God) gives a party, but all the people he invites have excuses. He must go outside his realm of acquaintances to people on the streets (the gentiles) to find people who will actually accept his invitation.

Matthew 24: 14 This is assurance that the gospel will be proclaimed to all people and all nations before the second coming so that everyone has a chance to hear the message, know and serve the one true God.

Matthew 28: 19 The Great Commission which tells us that as followers of Jesus, we must go into the world and proclaim the good news.

What do these scriptures have in common?

Well, simply that all of us have access to God through our Savior. Jesus was sent specifically to the Jews, but the gentiles were included in God's good gift. The Magi were the first of the non-Jews (gentiles) to take up the invitation.

How should we be applying this mandate in our own lives?

Basically, that we should not only accept the invitation, but extend the invitation to others. We have no doubt that the Magi ever faltered in their plans from Day 1. Have you read the little book called The Other Wise Man? I think a movie was based on it or vice versa. It is a wonderful parable about what can happen in our own lives as we strike out to find Jesus....just knowing that with all the adventures along the way, we will one day be with Him.

[Shaz6]

Q4. Read Matthew 8:5-13; 21:33-44; 22:2-13; 24:14; and 28:19. What do they have in common? What relation does the visit of the wise men have to Matthew's theme of bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles? How should we be applying this mandate in our own lives?

they all have in common that we should preach the Good News to everyone. That they were one of the first to see Jesus and they were Gentiles and they told everyone who they saw about him. The way we can apply it is by telling everyone about Jesus.

[emmaus]

The Jewish people rejecting Jesus and the Gentiles being accepted into the family of God.

Just as the wise men came and honored Jesus, so too does all who come and accept him as Savior.

We should accept Jesus into our hearts, give ourselves to him and live for him.

[Dar]

Q4. Read Matthew 8:5-13; 21:33-44; 22:2-13; 24:14; and 28:19. What do they have in common?

Matthew 8:5-13 speaks of a centurion's faith being the greatest in the land, a Gentile, one that is looked down on, one of the lowest came to understand the power Jesus had, all He would have to do is speak the words and it would bring healing. Many pagans would be saved, and many Jews would be lost - we must have the faith of Abraham, or the faith of the centurion. --- I am thankful that Christ came to be a light to the Gentile, the unclean, that He would graft us into the blessings of Abraham.

What relation does the visit of the wise men have to Matthew's theme of bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles?

The Gospel is for ALL who have FAITH to BELIEVE, and if we believe, we will live lives that bring honor to the King.

How should we be applying this mandate in our own lives?
Share our faith with others, what better way than to live a life of "Faith" - it speaks louder than words can.

[JustJeff]

All of the referenced scriptures refer to God having all nations come to Him and His glory. We, as one, will worship and adore Him, Jew and Goyim alike.
While other possibilities exist, it is assumed that the Magi were Gentiles. This being the case the example put forth is that we are to come and bow down to the Lord of Lords, offering Him our best, whether we are Jew or Gentile.

[ljc]

Each of the scriptures in Matthew that we were to read gives us an illustration of the very fact that Jesus came to save the Jews. The Jews refused his invitation to salvation to the point that they killed him; therefore, the Gentiles were offered this wonderful free gift. The wisemen took the news of the birth of Jesus to another nation and told of his coming for their own salvation. We should also take these scriptures to heart..................we are to actively spread the news to the lost that they have been given this free gift of eternal life if they accept Christ as their savior.

[ljc]

Each of the scriptures in Matthew that we were to read gives us an illustration of the very fact that Jesus came to save the Jews. The Jews refused his invitation to salvation to the point that they killed him; therefore, the Gentiles were offered this wonderful free gift. The wisemen took the news of the birth of Jesus to another nation and told of his coming for their own salvation. We should also take these scriptures to heart..................we are to actively spread the news to the lost that they have been given this free gift of eternal life if they accept Christ as their savior.

[Lisa Rupert]

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[AngelOnLine]

Q4. Read Matthew 8:5-13; 21:33-44; 22:2-13; 24:14; and 28:19. What do they have in common?
That we are to go out and share the Gospel with everyone.

What relation does the visit of the wise men have to Matthew's theme of bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles?
The Magi were Gentiles, and were among the first to see Jesus. The Gospel is for everyone.

How should we be applying this mandate in our own lives?
Share our faith with others; not only with words but in the things we say and do, and in the way we live our lives.

[mags]

These verses all relate to sharing the Gospel with the world. To go out and share the Good News with all man! The shepherds and wise men were to take what they had seen and heard (the signs and wonders) and to share it with all men. Just as we are to go and share all that God has done for us - especially Jesus' life - with others.

I don't believe that we are to always 'bashing people over the head' with the Gospel - as many people have heard the news (especially here in New Zealand). I believe it is about building relationships with people and shining God's light in your part of the world. People are driven away by outward preaching but when they notice something different and bold about you it is a door, a seed to share your faith in a non-threatening way.

We are to be a light unto the world where-ever we are and whatever we do - we are to worship in everything we do and say.

[Patricia A]

Q4. Read Matthew 8:5-13; 21:33-44; 22:2-13; 24:14; and 28:19.



What do they have in common?

· Jesus underscores that the gospel must be preached to -- and will be embraced by -- the Gentiles.

What relation does the visit of the wise men have to Matthew's theme of bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles?

· The Gospel to the Gentiles. This account also points to another important theme -- that Jesus came to the Jews, but had a mission beyond Israel to the Gentiles (Genesis 12:3; 22:18; 28:14; 49:10; Psalm 22:27; 98:3; Isaiah 49:6; 66:19) In parable (Matthew 21:33-44; 22:2-13), action (Matthew 8:5-13), prophecy (Matthew 24:14), and command (Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8), Jesus underscores that the gospel must be preached to -- and will be embraced by -- the Gentiles.

How should we be applying this mandate in our own lives?



· We must reach out to all people telling them the Good News and living in such a way that all people will want to know more about this Savior who bring us peace and who we worship and glorify.

[katef]

8:5-13 faith alone will heal
21:33-44 accept Christ and the kingdom of God will be given to you
22:2-13 all are invited, but only those who show respect will be allowed in
24:14 gospel preached to all people
28:19 "make disciples of all nations"

These all have in common the idea that Jesus is for all people who have faith, both Jews and Gentiles.

The relation of the wise men to this theme is complete faith.

All are saved by faith, through grace. We must have total and complete faith and reflect that in our words, actions, and prayers.

[love.serve.know]

Each of these passages is referring to His kingdom. The wise men were not Jews and yet God chose to reveal to them the fact that a King was born and they believed and worshipped Him.

First, we should be thankful that God has included us in His plan.

Second, we should tell others the good news.

[UncleBlake]

Q4. Read Matthew 8:5-13; 21:33-44; 22:2-13; 24:14; and 28:19. What do they have in common? What relation does the visit of the wise men have to Matthew's theme of bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles? How should we be applying this mandate in our own lives?

In the passages in Matthew, Jesus is saying that most of His own people didn't recognize Him as the Messiah, but that His message, and His plan of salvation isn't just for them, but for all people. The Wise Men, or Magi, weren't necessarily Hebrew, (all others being Gentiles) therefore He came not just for the Hebrews (Jews) but for the Gentiles as well. The Gospel Mandate is this, that we do not hold back in living it and telling it for all of the world, not just for a select few. Matthew 24:14 says that when the Gospel has reached all nations, then the end will come. All shall have a chance to hear of it. Whether or not they accept it, is up to them, but at least they will have had the chance to hear the Gospel.

[les]

Q4. Read Matthew 8:5-13; 21:33-44; 22:2-13; 24:14; and 28:19. What do they have in common? What relation does the visit of the wise men have to Matthew's theme of bringing the Gospel to the Gentiles? How should we be applying this mandate in our own lives?

that God sent Jesus for all men even gentiles and the good news of the gospel is to be preached to all nations because He gives the authority.most of the Jews rejected this great gift but the gentiles represented by the magi would receive him and receive the promises of God through Jesus. we should be fulfilling the great commission and bringing the gospels message to all who will listen they too may choose to receive the Lord as savior and master of their lives.we who have received Him should be living a life of love and obedience evident to all and so honoring our savior

[June]

The WORD is for ALL people, Jew and Gentile. It was prophesied that it would reach all people everywhere. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptize them and teach them to obey all that God has commanded and that He is with us always, to the end of the age. Now that is a PROMISE.