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Our Lord speaks of the Judgment of the nations which occurs after the great tribulation and after the 2nd coming of Christ, the Son of Man to the earth. But first, Dr. Mitchell explains 5 judgments found in Scripture. 1. The judgment of sin thru Christ on the cross 1Peter 2:242. The judgment of believers, known as divine discipline or chastisement either for sin or for spiritual growth and education. Heb.123. The judgment of believer's works at the Bema seat. 1Cor.34. The judgment of the living nations seen here in Matthew 25.5. The judgment of the unsaved at the great white throne. Rev.20Dr. Mitchell explains these five separate judgments before moving into Matthew 25 verses 31 thru 46.Helping us to grow in the knowledge of truth, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, here is Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 25:31.

We are in Matthew 25:14-30, the third parable of Jesus concerning the kingdom of heaven.Once again, we see the question of faithfulness to the Lord. He gives to each one according his own ability. In view of His coming, each one is called to be faithful to the Lord and He will reward each one accordingly. Two of the servants received the same commendation and the same reward and the same joy of the Lord.But the worthless and faithless servant received no commendation or reward or joy.So, Dr. Mitchell gives a short overview of 5 judgments in Scripture before examining this judgment of the sheep and goats. Helping us to grow in faithfulness till the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, here's Dr. Mitchell, Mt.25:14-30.

Chapter 25 of Matthew, verses 1 thru 13 begins the parable of the ten virgins. Five were wise and five were foolish. They were waiting for the bridegroom to come so as to accompany him to the marriage to His bride. There was a period of sleeping followed by a shout of awakening. 1Thess.5:4-5: “So let us not sleep as the others do, but let us keep awake and sober.” Rom.13:11 “..the hour has come to awake out of sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed.” Dr. Mitchell asks, What is our attitude to be concerning the coming of our Lord? Is it one of daily expectation? Helping us to grow in the expectation of the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, here's Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 25:1

As we continue with Jesus' predictions of His coming again to the earth, we are in Matthew 24:45-51. In this passage, Jesus speaks of two kinds of servants doing two different activities with two different results.One is faithful, one is wicked. One is feeding the household, the other is drunken and beating fellow servants. The one is blessed when His Lord returns and rewards him. The other, not looking for his Lord, will be assigned a place with the hypocrites and it's associated anguish.Dr. Mitchell explains this passage not as regards salvation but concerning the character of the Lord's servants. He asks you and me whether we are looking and waiting for our savior.It could be today!Helping us to grow in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, here's Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 24:45-51.

We have been reading and hearing the predictions of our Lord Jesus in Matthew 24. In this lesson we will be exploring verses 42 thru 44 which concern the coming of the Son of Man. Jesus refers to His second coming to the earth for Israel, not the rapture which occurs in the air for the Church.Dr. Mitchell makes it evident that the principle of waiting for the savior from heaven is true now for the Christian as well as when the Lord told His disciples about His second coming to earth for Israel. He says the coming of the Lord is certain, but the time of His coming is uncertain. So we are exhorted to watch for Jesus in His coming for His own people at the rapture.With exposition of the scripture on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, here is Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 24:42-44.

Jesus now begins to speak of that day. What day is that? It is the day of the coming of the Son of Man which no one knows but God the Father.Our Lord gives us a summary of the everyday life when He comes, which will be like the days of Noah just before the flood.To their awakening awareness, seeing the flood coming, it was now too late to repent. Jesus says that is how His coming to the earth at that time will be. Some will be taken in judgment, like the those unaware, and some will be left, like Noah who was prepared safely inside the ark.Dr. Mitchell makes it evident that the church will not go thru the tribulation as some are teaching. Let's Join the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with our teacher Dr. Mitchell, Matt.24:36.

We continue with the predictions of our Lord to His disciples.Beginning in verse 29 of Matthew 24, Jesus now speaks of the events immediately following the tribulation of those days. The coming of the Lord from heaven will be shown in a very distinct contrast with the absolute darkness on the earth at that time.The sign appearing in heaven is the Son of Man Himself whom the people of earth will see. Every eye will see Him even those of Israel with the stark realization of the truth of who Jesus is.He is the one the nation rejected but now He is the one who will reign. Dr. Mitchell speaks of the fig tree that since 1948 has begun to blossom, the nation of Israel and the generation of that time. Let's join Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 24:29-35.

Jesus continues instructing His disciples in verses 21-28 here in Matthew 24.Jesus begins to speak of a great tribulation such as never ever occurred in history. Such tribulation is it, that God cuts those days short for the sake of the elect.The elect that Jesus refers to is the nation of Israel, not the church. The church is not present in the tribulation. Jesus speaks of these elect again in verses 24 & 31.Dr. Mitchell shares the truth concerning those days which are called the Day of Lord. It will be a time of great distress. Dr. Mitchell brings out that the one who trust in Christ has been delivered from the wrath to come.God's righteousness has been vindicated by the shed blood of Jesus Christ for you and me.On the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, here is Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 24:21-28.

In Matthew 24 verses 9 thru 22, Jesus continues His overview of what will be happening in the world prior to His return.Jesus speaks of the rampant lawlessness during these days of which He speaks. The Gospel of the Kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the nations then the end of the age comes. Dr. Mitchell carefully distinguishes between the gospel of the grace of God now during the church age, and the gospel of the Kingdom which will be proclaimed during the tribulation after the church is gone from the earth.The gospel of grace proclaims forgiveness of sins in Jesus' name and thru justification by His blood, salvation from the wrath of God. The gospel of the kingdom proclaims the coming of Jesus as King to setup His millennial kingdom. These are separate gospels in two different ages.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 24:9-22.

In Matthew 24 verses 4-8 Jesus is talking to His disciples. They wanted to know when the end of the age would come.Jesus then begins to tell them of what to beware of - false christs and possible wars between nations and kingdoms. But He hastens to add that these things were not the end but merely the beginning -- the beginning of birth pangs.Dr. Mitchell reviews the context of Jesus' explanation to His disciples.He ties these verses in Matthew together with verses found in the book of Daniel. In Daniel God reveals His purposes for the nation of Israel.On the timeline of history, Israel comes first. Jesus speaks of the nation of Israel. Jesus is not here speaking of the church, which comes in to being later in time.Here's Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 24:4.

God's truth is always relevant and current.We are in Matthew 24 verses 1-6. The disciples had 3 questions for Jesus. Jesus takes up the 3rd question first and answers it. What will be the sign of the end of the age?The disciples wanted to know when the present age would end.The Jews only knew of two ages. There is the present age and then the age to come. The age to come would be when the Messiah would return to reign on His throne in Jerusalem. Our Lord will take that up in the coming verses but for now, He warns the disciples about false messiahs and to be on guard from being led astray from Him, the only true Messiah.Let's follow along in Matthew 24 vs. 1-6 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. Mitchell.

Thank you for being with us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast. Our teacher, Dr. John G. Mitchell finishes up Matthew 23 and begins chapter 24.In these passages, we see Jesus full of compassion for Jerusalem and those living in it. He wanted so much for them to come to Him and receive Him as their Messiah, but they would not. Each person has a choice to make in regard to the Person and Work of our Lord Jesus Christ. What has been your decision?There is yet a future hope for the nation of Israel. When they will say these words, “Blessed is He who comes in the Name of the Lord!” they will fulfill Psalm 118:26 and Hosea 6:1-2. This will occur at Jesus's Second Coming as shown in Matthew 24.In Matthew 23:37, let's join Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

As we continue in Matthew 23 this lesson begins with verse 29. Here Dr. Mitchell will finish out the last of 8 indictments of the Lord Jesus against the religious rulers of Israel. Dr. Mitchell reminds us that Jesus knew the motives of these leaders which is why He could bring just rebukes and indictments against these rulers. At the end of His speaking, we still see Jesus' willing heart of compassion for His Jerusalem, to gather them together to Himself, but they would not.Dr. Mitchell admonishes the believer not to be the judge of another person's motives.Only Jesus has omniscience to know all things inwardly and outwardly, past, present and future. He only can and will deal the ones who live a hypocritical life in words and deeds.Let's join Dr. Mitchell in Matthew 23:29 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Our study continues in Matthew 23 vs. 16. where Dr. Mitchell shares Jesus's stern rebukes and indictments on the religious leaders of Israel.Matthew records these words for us to read and hear. This lesson focuses on the next 4 of these 8 indictments in verses 16 thru 28.These four are:1. Swearing an oath: Lack of distinguishing between the greater and the lesser.2. Tithing: majoring on the minors and minoring on the majors.3. Cleansing outwardly to cover up the sins inwardly.4. Stressing the outward appearance but losing sight of the inward sins.This lesson causes one to discover what the real focus is in life, both the known and the unknown. We appreciate your joining us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. John G. Mitchell. Let's turn to Matthew 23:16-28.

After giving a short overview of the previous lesson, Dr. Mitchell shares what Jesus said and Matthew wrote. These were Jesus' verbal judgments on the Pharisees and Scribes. These consist of 8 woeful indictments. Dr. Mitchell will guide us through the first 3 of these indictments. The first concerns not entering the kingdom of God and hindering those who would. The second concerns widows houses and long prayers. The third concerns proselyting to their religion. Jesus still yearns for those who are religious but who do not yet know Jesus as their own personal savior. Are you some one or do you know someone who needs to hear and believe the gospel? Jesus forgives any and every sin. Trust Him! Let's join Dr. Mitchell in Matthew 23 verse 13 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

We now turn to chapter 23 of Matthew verses 1-12.Here Jesus speaks to the crowds and His disciples who were following Him.As He speaks to His disciples he uncovers the attitudes and practices of the Pharisees.The problem was the hypocrisy of these leaders. Their motives were not right -- as Dr. Mitchell explains.He also points out that Jesus was speaking, not to the church, but to the Jews of His day, who were under the laws of Moses. The church had not yet come into existence. He then challenge you and me with being aware of one's motives in the things of God. Why do we serve the Lord? Is God's glory at the heart?Jesus teaches about seeking special recognition from people. This too reveal the motives of the heart. In Matthew 23:12, here's Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Thank you for listening along with us here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. John G. Mitchell.We continue our study in Matt.22:23-33. As we previously heard, Jesus is confronted by a trap set by the Sadducees using a hypothetical marriage situation. Jesus confronts them with three facts.First of all, these Sadducees are in error.Second, they don't know to whom the Scriptures refer.Thirdly, the don't understand the power of the living God.It is noted that, Jesus told them that God speak directly to the person in the Scriptures. The only interpretation done was by Jesus when He said ‘God is not the God of the dead of the living.'Dr. Mitchell gives us understand of angels and also of those who have died having trusted in Christ. Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mt.22:23

Taking up from where we left off last lesson, our teacher, Dr. Mitchell continues with Matt.22:23-33.The enemies of the Lord Jesus try again to trap Jesus. Only this time, they are Sadducees. In Acts 23:8 Luke writes that the Sadducees ‘say there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all'. As Dr. Mitchell says, these were the rationalists of their day. They are the anti-super-naturalists of this day.So why do they appeal to the Scriptures? Only to try and trap our Savior. There are those who use the Scriptures, they don't really believe in, to confront the Christian with hypothetical questions in order to suppress the truth about God, His creation, His Messiah and His eternal salvation and His soon coming for us.Here is Dr. Mitchell, Matt.22:23 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

After Jesus had spoken a parable to the religious rulers, they now plotted how to trap Him in His words. Not only were these religious leaders, but also some political leaders who confronted Jesus about paying taxes to the government. We saw in chapter 17 the religious rulers were collecting temple tax, but here in Matt.22:15-23 Jesus deals, not with temple tax, but with taxes to Caesar, e.g. Rome. Jesus' answer put these rulers under a dual responsibility both to God and to Caesar.Dr. Mitchell shares the perceived underlying motive of these leaders as they confront Jesus. God knows the hearts of people and He gives to the believer perception and discernment as well. How does He do this? Through the Word of God and the Holy Spirit.Let's join Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matt.22:15.

The Lord Jesus once again speaks a 3rd parable to the leaders of Israel. Dr. Mitchell calls this parable the marriage of the king's son. He compares this Matthew 22 passage with a similar but different parable in Luke 14.We find this parable fulfilled in history some 40 years later when Jerusalem was destroyed in 70 A.D.What stands out in this parable of our Lord is the one who was found at the wedding without the necessary clothing for a wedding. Here Dr. Mitchell shares that we can stand before God only with the righteousness of Christ as our covering, which is what one needs when God sees a person. Do you have this righteousness? You can and do when you place your faith in Christ Jesus the Lord.Here is Dr. Mitchell with the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 22:1.

As Dr. Mitchell has noted, Matthew 21 begins the last week of Jesus' life before He is crucified in Jerusalem. Upon His return to the temple in Jerusalem, Jesus is once again confronted by the chief priests and elders. They wanted to know where Jesus' authority came from. But Jesus asks them a question of what they believed about John the Baptist.Jesus speaks to these leaders in a parable of two sons. One did not do what the father had asked but the other finally did.Dr. Mitchell brings out truth concerning our Savior in view of the dire unbelief of these religious leaders. Then Jesus told a second parable and quotes scripture again. He spoke Psalm 118:22 to the rulers about Himself as 'the stone which the builders rejected'.On the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Here is Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 21:33.

The Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast begins in Matthew 22 verse 34. Once again, the Pharisees mount another assault on the Savior thru a lawyer. A lawyer at that time was one who studied and taught the law of Moses, the first 5 books of the Bible.Dr. Mitchell notes that this particular lawyer was rather sincere in his inquiry. He asked Jesus which commandment in the law was the greatest. Jesus responded, once again, as He often does, with Scripture.Dr. Mitchell notes that love for God is manifest in one's love for his neighbor. Jesus then questions the Pharisees about the Messiah, the Christ. Whose son is He? Jesus, quoting Scripture once again, puts these religious rulers on the horns of a dilemma. How is Christ both the Lord of David and yet also his son?Here Dr. Mitchell with the answer, Matthew 22:34-46.

Jesus having demonstrated both His authority and His compassion, now shows His control of creation for a distinct purpose. With His disciples in His presence, He curses a fig tree and it withers immediately.Dr. Mitchell gives us an understanding of these words spoken by our Savior concerning the meaning of this fig tree and Israel.The disciples were astonished and wondered why the fig tree withered so quickly.Jesus gives His disciples a lesson about faith and prayer.Dr.Mitchell once agains warns against the unbelief of the heart. To have faith and not doubt endues the disciple with the power of God to do God's will in his generation. Our Lord Jesus even now prays for our faith in Him that it fail not, just as He spoke to Peter in Luke 22. Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 21:17.

The Apostle Matthew continues to demonstrate the use of the scriptures in the life and ministry of Jesus. In the passage before us, Matt.21:12-16, the savior spoke from scripture twice which Matthew then records for us. In verse 13, Jesus begins by saying, 'It is written' and then in verse 16 He says, 'Have you never read'? The first statement is from Isa.56:7, which God Himself spoke through Isaiah. Jesus then asks one question. He then quotes Psalm 8:2 which speaks of the praises of the Messiah from the lips of children. Jesus knew the Word of God.John 8:30 Jesus says: "If you abide in my word then truly are are disciples of mine and you shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free."Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 21:12.

Thank you for listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. John G. Mitchell. We appreciate you being here in this ministry. It gives us encouragement to hear what God is doing in your lives and to pray for your requests. Please feel free to comment on these broadcasts.In Matthew 21, Dr. Mitchell will be teaching verses 1 thru 11 in this lesson. In these verses, Matthew quotes the O.T. Scripture twice. In verse 5, Matthew shows that Jesus, during His entry into Jerusalem, fulfills Zech.9:9 which speaks of Jesus as King, gentle and riding on a donkey. Matthew then writes for us what the crowds were saying as Jesus rode into Jerusalem. They were crying out loud, Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD. These words come from Ps.118:26.Dr. Mitchell points out how the crowd was on the one hand calling Jesus the son of David, which refers to Him as the Messiah, but then turn around and just call Him a prophet from Nazareth in Galilee. Let's join Dr. Mitchell now in Matthew 21.

As we heard, Jesus calls His disciples to Himself. He speak about greatness in the kingdom of heaven.As His own examples shows us, He came not to be served to serve and to give His life a ransom for many. Paul would write in 1st Timothy 2:6 of our saviour, the man Christ Jesus, as being "a ransom for all". Jesus next shows us His servant's heart of compassion by opening the eyes of two blind men sitting outside of Jericho. These two men had loud enough voices to overcome the noise of the crowds who were telling them to be quiet.These men had persistence and faith in Jesus as the Son of David.Dr. Mitchell show us in the Gospel of John that we can pray to the Father Himself, who loves us, in Jesus name. On the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, here is Matthew 20:25-34 with Dr. Mitchell.

Our study continues in Mat.20:17. Jesus is on the road to Jerusalem along with His disciples.He takes this opportunity to tell the disciples once again that He would be crucified and raisedon the third day and who would be doing this to Him. Our Lord knew what was going to happen to Him. He was willing to fulfill what was written about Him, the Messiah, in the Scriptures.Next we see a good Jewish mother watching out for the future welfare of her two boys. Dr. Mitchell points out, as Jesus intimates, that there is suffering before there is glory. So it is here with our Saviour as well. Peter would later write that the O.T. prophets wrote, by the Spirit of Christ in them, of the sufferings of the Christ and the glories to follow.Here's Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 20:17-29, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Dr. Mitchell will be teaching concerning the question of rewards. We begin in Matt.19:27.Peter asks Jesus what the disciples would gain by following Jesus. What would they get? Jesus then speaks with them about their future millenium responsibilities and privileges with the 12 tribes of the nation of Israel. This would be their reward then for following Him now.Jesus then relates a comparison between the kingdom of heaven and the steward of a house who hired men to work in the vineyard. The owner of the vineyard then generously paid everyone the same wage, whether they worked all day or just one hour. Here is God rewarding through agreement and God rewarding by His grace. God is gracious. Dr. Mitchell states, God rewards faithfulness to Him, not greatness before the world. Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible broadcast, Matthew 19:27 - 20:16.

In this lesson, Matthew 19:16-26 presented by the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, we continue with Jesus' dealing with the good moral man who sought entrance into eternal life. His problem was with God.Dr. Mitchell, turns briefly to the book of Luke to deal with a lawyer who had a similar question. Only this time, Jesus showed the lawyer that his problem was, not with God, but with his neighbor.The law only shows one how much one falls short of God's revealed and written standard. But, in these last days, God has spoken to us in His Son, Jesus Christ who lived out God's standards perfectly and sinlessly. Christ died, shedding His blood on the cross to vindicate God's righteousness. Now God can freely save anyone who trusts in His resurrected Son.Turn to Matthew 19:16 with Dr. Mitchell, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

In Matthew 19, we begin this lesson with verse 13. Two topics are dealt with in this study.The first Jesus' continuing concern for children. He prayed from them.The second topic is Jesus' conversation with a man wanting to know what good deed he could do to enter into eternal life.This section reveals the thinking of those who suppose they can please God and find His favor by doing good. The N.T. Scripture tells us that it is by grace we are saved through faith. It is not of works lest anyone should boast. Salvation is from the Lord Jesus Christ alone. The one who places faith in the crucified and risen Christ will be saved and have eternal life.Dr. Mitchell tells us that life cannot be inherited. Life only comes through relationship.Here is Matthew 19:10-20 with Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Let's join the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. John G. Mitchell in Mat.19:1-12.In this section, Jesus answers questions from the Pharisees. The first is "Is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause?"Here, in verses 4-6, Jesus shows us two things. First of all He answers these questions from the Scriptures by what God literally said. In doing so, Jesus quotes both chapter 1 and 2 of Genesis giving us His inspired interpretation and conclusion.The second question is,"Why did Moses command one to give a certificate of divorce and to send her away?"Jesus gives the answer. He says it's not an command but a concession because of the hardness of the heart.Dr. Mitchell, also points our hearts and minds to what the Word of God says concerning these questions. Let's join him on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast in Matthew 19:1-12.

Along with Dr. Mitchell, we too thank you for your prayer support for the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast. It is encouraging and strengthening. Thank you!We are in Matthew 18, verse 21.Having dealt with a sinning brother in the assembly, Peter now asks Jesus, "How often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him." Jesus gives Peter the answer to his question. Jesus then gives an illustration of mercy and forgiveness.We need to be like God the Father in forgiveness. We are to be forgiving one another rather than exacting revenge or punishment for a similar or even a lesser offense. God is justly able to forgive anyone on the basis of the shed blood of Jesus Christ His Son on the cross. On the basis of Jesus' resurrection, God guarantees this forgiveness.Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mt.18:21, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Jesus deals with His disciples with respect to children, and church discipline in Matthew 18 verses 10-20.Dr. Mitchell discusses the biblical basis for babies going to heaven. He cites 2Sam.12:22-23 concerning King David's baby that died. This truth is relevant to many in our day who have also lost a baby. Do you know someone who would be encouraged by this truth?Next, Dr. Mitchell examines verse 15-20 concerning governmental authority for the preservation of the testimony of the church to the glory of God. This is the second time our Lord speaks of the church in the book of Matthew. It concerns steps for confronting a sinning believer. Dr. Mitchell speaks about love at the expense of truth. Love does not rejoice in unrighteousness but rejoices with the truth.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 18:10.

Beginning in Mt 17:22, Jesus announces once again His coming death and resurrection. As Dr. Mitchell notes, the promise of a present kingdom begins to fade from the hopes of these disciples. Jesus speaks of the cross rather than the crown for the immediate future. This distresses His disciples.In His conversation with Peter, Jesus shows His omniscience. He shows us this in two ways. The first is His question to Peter about the tax collectors. Then Jesus shows His omniscience by telling Peter where to find money to pay the tax.Dr. Mitchell exhorts us to obedience to the governing authorities particularly with regards to paying taxes. Next, we are exhorted to meekness and humility as little children. These qualities are in found in Jesus Himself who asks us to come to Him.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mt. 17:22

Dr. Mitchell now explores Mt.17:9-21 and Jesus' touch of omnipotence.After beholding the glory of the Lord Jesus Christ, Jesus and the disciples came down from the mountain.It was not the time for the disciples to speak of this vision to anyone. This would have to wait till after the resurrection of Christ. Peter didn't speak of it for another 30 some years later when he wrote of it in 2Peter chapter 1.Next, Jesus responds to questions from the disciples about the coming of Elijah. Later they understood John the Baptist had came in the spirit and power of Elijah.Our study continues with Jesus casting out a deaf and dumb demon. The boy's father, distraught and weak in faith, came to Jesus for help. Let's join Dr. Mitchell here on the Unchanging Word Bible broadcast, Mt.17:9.

Our study of Matthew's account of our Lord's transfiguration in glory is the focus of this study. This most likely occurred on Mount Hermon a few miles from Caesarea Philippi.Peter thought it was good to be here. Dr. Mitchell gives us Peter's response to what he was seeing and hearing and asks, "How did Peter know these men were Moses and Elijah? As a cloud comes over the disciples, a voice speaks out of the cloud from heaven to Jesus saying "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased".Then, God the Father, speaking to the disciples says, "You Listen to Him." Jesus is who God wants us to listen to. Do you do this? Do I do this?Is your Bible open as we read His Word? As you listen, He will speak to you.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 17:1-8.

Matthew 17 verses 1-8 shows Jesus glorified before His disciples, Peter, James and John. They see and hear Moses and Elijah talking with Him. Dr. Mitchell discussed the doctrine, the test, and the time of the transfiguration. He now shares with us the theme of the transfiguration.In Luke's gospel account, Dr. Mitchell gives us the theme as being the death of the savior found in Luke chapter 9 verse 31. In Jesus' own words from the gospel of John, He says He had power to lay down His life and He had power to take it up again. This was the subject of the conversation between Jesus, Moses and Elijah in glory. Thru faith in Jesus Christ, eternal life is guaranteed. As we have read, Moses and Elijah are still alive with Jesus.Here, in Matthew 17:1-8, is Dr. Mitchell with the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

The Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast continues our study in Matthew 17 verses 1-8 with Dr. Mitchell.As has been said before, he is devoting five lessons to these 8 verses. These 8 verse speak of the transfiguration of our Lord Jesus with 3 of His disciples observing His glory. Both Moses and Elijah was seen by them talking with Jesus. As Luke tells us, they were speaking with Jesus about His soon departure, His exodus, that is, His death, burial and resurrection before ascending back to heaven. Dr. Mitchell turns to prophecy. He explains in detail God's plan throughout the ages of time with its certain and distinct responsibilities for man . At this present time in history, man is responsible to believe the gospel of Christ, being saved by grace thru faith in Him.Let's join Dr. Mitchell - Matthew 17 1:8.

The transfiguration of our Lord Jesus is the focus of our study in this and the following lessons. We are in Matthew chapter 17 verses 1-8. Peter was one of the Lord's disciples who saw Christ in His glory just as Jesus had said they would.Dr. Mitchell speaks of 2nd Peter 1:16-19 written by the Apostle Peter about this experience. Next, Dr. Mitchell gives us an overview of the lives of Moses and Elijah who appeared with Jesus. He shares the truth found in this passage relating it to the believer in Christ.Then, Dr. Mitchell points out the test of the transfiguration. What is this test? It has to dowith our Lord Jesus Christ in His Eternal Deity and His sinless humanity. Open to Matthew 17 with us here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast. Let's join Dr. Mitchell.

The Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast continues our study of the book of Matthew, now in chapter 16:27.Our teacher, Dr. Mitchell, will teach five lessons on through to chapter 17 verse 8.These 10 verses cover the statement the Lord made to His disciples that "...there are some of those standing here who will never experience death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom."Dr. Mitchell says the coming of the Son of Man in the gospels always refers to Christ coming to the earth. This is different than the coming of the Lord from heaven for the church in the air. Dr. Mitchell spells out these distinctions very clearly and gives us the Biblical time-line before briefly venturing into chapter 17.Let's open our Bible to Matthew 16:27 for today's lesson with Dr. Mitchell.

Our study continues in Mat.16:24. Jesus speaks to His disciples about the cost of following Him in the midst of opposition. Dr. Mitchell speaks of this as the great privilege of following Christ. This means putting Him first and ourselves last. Jesus asks, "What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man gives in return for his soul?"Dr. Mitchell states that one cannot put a price on the value of a human soul. God put an eternal value on man's soul. He sent His eternal Son to die for your eternal soul.You are not a piece of trash to be bartered on the open market. Christ died for you dear friend because He esteems you to be of eternal value. Here is Dr. Mitchell with Matthew 16:24.

In our passage in this study, we hear Dr. Mitchellsaying that for the first time, Jesus announcesHis program. For the first time in the book ofMatthew, he presents Jesus declaring that He mustgo to Jerusalem and be killed and be raised again on the third day.As we read, we find that with this announcement, Jesus met opposition for one of his close disciples. But Jesus saw behind this disciple and rebukes its true origin. Do you face opposition in presenting the gospel or sharing your the testimony of your faith in Christ with friends and relatives?If they won't listen to you at this time, why not ask them to listen to the Unchanging Word here on this station? They can also visit our website, UnchangingWord.life any time.Here is Dr. Mitchell with our lesson in Matthew 16:21.

We are glad you are here with us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. John G. Mitchell.We are in Matt.16 verses 18-20. Our study continues with the focus on our Savior and His interaction with the disciples concerning the revelation of His Person by the Father.In verse 17, Jesus reveals to Peter this revelation as being from His Father in heaven. In verse 18, Jesus said, upon this rock I will build My Church. This divine revelation of the Messiah by the Father is the rock upon which Jesus would build His church. When the Holy Spirit came from heaven in Acts 2 the church began through the preaching of Peter concerning this Jesus who was revealed to Peter by the Father.Paul and the N.T. apostles and prophets also built on this revealed foundation of Christ Himself. Let's join Dr. Mitchell here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mt.16:18.

Dr. Mitchell will be giving us a three point outline for verses in Mat.16:13-20. Jesus asked two questions. 1st was: who do people say the Son of Man is?The 2nd is: who do you say that I am?Peter gives the answer: You are the Christ the Sonof the living God. Can you say this about Jesus as He is revealed in the Scriptures? Dr. Mitchell exhorts us to consider it a point of wisdom to settle this question in one's own heart. In verse 17, Jesus reveals to Peter this revelation as being from His Father in heaven. This divine revelation of the Messiah is the rock upon which Jesus would build His church. The N.T. apostles and prophets then built on this revealed foundation of Christ Himself. Let's join Dr. Mitchell, Mat.16:13, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

As we turn the page to chapter 16 of Matthew, we begin a new section of study concerning our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as presented by Matthew.Dr. Mitchell gives us a short overview of what we have covered in previous chapters before turning to Matthew 16.This chapter opens with the Pharisees and Sadducees putting Jesus to the test again. They ask for a sign from heaven. Dr. Mitchell says they asked for a sign, instead Jesus gave them a warning.Dr.Mitchell states that Christians need to know the Word of God so as to understand the current time in God's program for His people.Jesus then warns the disciples about the leaven of these religious leaders. Dr. Mitchell gives what the teaching of these rulers was. He brings out how much leaven is evident to this day. Let's join Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 16:1

Our Lord now travels to the region of Tyre and Sidon way up on the northwest coast where a Canaanite/Syro-Phoenician woman came to Jesus pleading for Him to heal her daughter who was possessed by an unclean spirit, a demon. But Jesus did not respond to her.Dr. Mitchell gives us the reason for this.But, Later, in responding to the woman's faith, Jesus commends her for her faith in Him in spite of the fact that she was not a member of the chosen race, the Jews, being a gentile.Likewise, the Roman centurion in chapter 8 asked Jesus to heal his servant with just a word and Jesus did. Jesus commended this gentile too for his faith in Him.Matthew records Jesus' feeding of the 4000 men, as well as women and children. Jesus also had compassion on them.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 15:21-39.

Our study in Matthew now moves into chapter 15.Dr. Mitchell will be explaining the first 20 verses.Dr. Mitchell brings out the Lord's rebuke to the Pharisees and scribes for their formalism, their traditions because it nullified the very Word of God. He applies this truth to today's ecclesiastical leaders who change the meanings of the precious words of Scripture. So, let's stick with the Words of Christ rather than the man made traditions of religion.Jesus next compares the difference between outward profession of the lips and inward motivation of the heart. He deals with integrity of one's life and faith.He then differentiates between what goes into the stomach and what comes out of the heart.This speaks of the defiling motivations of the human heart as found in verses 18-20. Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 15:1.

In Matthew 14:22-36, Matthew records Jesus walking on the water. This miracle is only recorded in 3 Gospels. Matthew, Mark and John.Seeing Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified thinking He was a phantom. Our Lord was so kind as to quickly quiet their fears when He said, "Take courage, It is I, Stop being afraid". Notice, He first encourages, then identifies Himself, saying literally, I AM, and lastly He comforts saying stop fearing.Now Matthew, who was there, is the only one to write about Peter asking Jesus to let Him come to Him walking on the waters to come to Jesus.Peter alone had faith enough to crawl down out of the boat to walk on the waters right up to Jesus until He got His eyes off of Jesus.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 14:22.

Matthew, who was there at that time, records this miracle of the feeding of the 5000, as a demonstration that Jesus was indeed the Messiah as is also shown in the Gospel of John. There Jesus told these same people," I Am the bread of life. He who comes to Me will not hunger." Jn.6:35.Are you hungry for reality, for real life, eternal life? Jesus is here for you. Just talk with Him, read His word and listen. He can make Himself known to you and He will.As Dr. Mitchell continues our study, He points out that our Lord did not draft volunteers but enlisted His own disciples. Just 12 men, during late afternoon, distributed the miraculous abundance of fishes and and loaves to the groups of 100's and 50s till all ate and were satisfied.Let's join Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 14:15 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Jesus, having finished these parables, now returns to His hometown. Matthew writes that Jesus was not welcomed by those of His hometown nor by His own family. As Dr. Mitchell points out, they still thought of Jesus as just a carpenter, or the carpenter's son and not as the Messiah sent from God. Who do you believe Jesus is?Then Matthew writes of Herod who thought Jesus was John the Baptist raised from the dead and doing these miracles.Matthew says Jesus, upon hearing of the death of John, retired alone to a desolate area.But the crowds heard of Him and followed Him and He had compassion of them. Here is the one and only miracle that all four Gospels record. It is the feeding of the 5000. Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 13:53.

Our Lord's 5th, 6th and 7th parables are found in Matthew 13 verse 44-50. These are the parables of the hidden treasure, the one pearl of great value and the parable of the fishing net.Parables are simple illustrations drawn from common life and familiar items known and found in Israel's culture even to this day.Once again, the 7 parables, found in Matthew 13, are spoken by our Lord Jesus. They're comparisons to the kingdom of heaven. Dr. Mitchell deals with these references to the treasure, the pearl and the fishing net and what they mean.Jesus our Lord seeks you and me to follow Him as those whom He has purchased for Himself by His own blood. His love for you and me never ended and will never end.So in Matthew 13 vs.44 here's Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.