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Our study resumes in Mark 5:6 as Jesus confronts an unclean spirit. Notice in vs 8 Jesus' command and in vs 13 Jesus' permission. Jesus has authority over spirits to this day.Dr. Mitchell explains the reason people wanted Jesus to leave their region.They had suffered an economic loss.Then in verses 19-20, observe that the man was to proclaim what great things the Lord had done for him, so he told what great things Jesus had done for him.Do you have things, great or small that the Lord Jesus has done for you that you can tell others about? How about His forgiveness of sins? How about God declaring you to be as righteous as the Savior thru faith in Christ? Is this not a great thing? Yes indeed.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mark 5:6.

We now come into chapter 5 of the Gospel of Mark. We will be reading and studying the first 6 verses.Dr. Mitchell brings out the fact that a dominate note in this gospel is Jesus casting out of demons. The Gospel of Mark seems to demonstrate the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ to cast out demons. He still has that authority to this day. By His resurrection and ascension and exaltation to the right hand of God, angels, authorities, and powers have been made subject to HIM.He is exalted far above all principality, power and might and dominion. Jesus is Lord of all.Dr. Mitchell warns about an evil device used today to invite demonic activity into one's life. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood.Let's turn, with Dr. Mitchell, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, to Mark 5:1-6.

Our Lord now finishes up His four parables, as they are presented in the Gospel of Mark. They speak of growth. Furthermore, Jesus explained these things to His disciples when they were together with Him. Do you see the privilege, advantage and benefit of spending time with the Savior in order for Him to help us understand His Word?Mark then goes on to show our Lord with His disciples in the midst of a storm being tossed by the wind and sea on the sea of Galilee. Here is Jesus, bringing us, His disciples, through the storm.As Dr. Mitchell says, “We are far safer in the storm with Jesus than anywhere else”. Remember, the Lord Jesus is called Immanuel, meaning ‘God with us'! Let's look to Jesus the author and perfecter of faith.Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mark 4:26. This is the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Going on, we now proceed to two other parables that Jesus spoke. The first has to do with the lamp and it's light. Where should the lamp and it's light be put? These are questions which the Lord asks. Light dispels darkness. We, who know Christ as savior, are a light to the world both in words and deeds. Dr. Mitchell makes mention of the fact that God is light. Are we walking in the Light?Therefore Jesus said, take care what you hear. What is going into your ears?Is it the Word of God? Faith comes from hearing and hearing comes from the word of Christ. Rom.10:17Secondly, Jesus compares the kingdom of God to a man who sows seed and it grows to maturity and is harvested.Let's turn to Mark 4:21 with Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

“Why did the Lord speak in parables” is a question Dr. Mitchell asks us.He gives the reason which Jesus Himself revealed.In this lesson, Dr. Mitchell will examine each parable our Lord spoke to the people. He will take each parable of the sower and the seed and then will take up Jesus' own interpretation of that parable.There are four such parables which Jesus spoke to people as they were able to hear. It is noted by our teacher that of the four sowings of the seed, three did not bear any fruit, while the 4th sowing brought forth fruit in ever increasing amounts, 30, 60, 100 fold.Dr. Mitchell says this is done by the Holy Spirit. He brings forth His fruit as written in Gal.5:22.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mark 4:3.

Our study commences in Mark 3:35 and then into Mark chapter chapter 4.Dr. Mitchell gives us an overview of a new teaching method that Jesus begins to employ with the people.Jesus has taught the gospel to people thru-out the first 3 chapters-as Mark presents Him.But now Our Lord begins to teach in parables. Dr. Mitchell will give the definition of a parable. Jesus taught parables to those outside, but truth to His disciples who were with Him.The Lord Jesus used parables to draw the crowds to Himself, if only they would hear. God is always ready to reveal the Savior and truth to open hearts.Jesus, Himself knew the Scriptures for He quotes Isaiah 6:9-10.Here is Dr. Mitchell who begins to finish up Mark chapter 3 before moving into Mark 4, giving us due perspective on our relationship to Christ, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Dr. Mitchell reviews the Pharisees accusing Jesus of being possessed by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons.So, Let's hear Jesus' statement that ‘all sins will be forgiven the sons of men and whatever blasphemies they utter”.Jesus died for you and me, people, sons of men, first of all. He died for people, to take away our sins. And because of His death on the cross, God is able to forgive ALL SINS. That includes yours and mine. Salvation is no longer a matter of the sin, it is a matter of the Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. If you have not yet, will you believe in God's Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. He loves YOU!In doing so, you will have done the will of God. This brings about a new relationship,Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mark 3:29.This is the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Mark will describe how the Pharisees traveled all the way from Jerusalem down to Galilee up north, about 100 miles or so. They then begin to accuse Jesus our Lord as being demon possessed. Jesus calls out the contradiction of such a statement. How can satan cast out satan? A house or kingdom divided against itself cannot stand but comes to an end. These were sinning the unpardonable sin, saying that Jesus was controlled by Satan rather than by the Holy Spirit. They were in effect, blaspheming against the Holy Spirit at that time in Israel's history. This will mark the time when our Lord is rejected by that nation with no hope of His Kingdom being established at that time.Dr. Mitchell will discuss the ‘unpardonable sin' which is of concern to some believers today, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mark 3:22.

Knowing that a plot was being formed against him, Jesus, with His disciples withdrew to the sea. Great crowds followed Him from 7 different regions.So, a boat was prepared for the the Lord that He might teach from it. However, once again, unclean spirits were yelling out who He was. But Jesus shut them up.Mark next presents, our Lord as choosing his 12 apostles, which are all named.He chose them to be with Him, first of all. He then gives them the commission followed by the authority to fulfill it.Then Mark tells us that Jesus was so busy, he did not have time to eat. And His family thought He had lost His senses so they set out to take Him home.Let's turn to Mark 3:6 with Dr. Mitchell. Your listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Mark now gives gives two episodes with Jesus demonstrating that He is Lord of the sabbath. In the first, Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees as to why Jesus' disciples were doing what they considered to be“unlawful on the sabbath”. They were viewed as doing work on the sabbath by plucking the heads of wheat and eating them. Jesus declared that the sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. Jesus, the Son of Man is Lord of the sabbath.The second episode shows Jesus healing a man on the sabbath. Here the religious rulers were waiting to accuse the Lord of a violation by healing a man on the sabbath. Jesus didn't disappoint. He healed the man's hand. This then, gave rise to a collusion between enemies.Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mark 2:23, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

In Mark 2:18-22 Mark records the question from some people who asked why Jesus's disciples were not fasting.After all, the disciples of the Pharisees and those of John the Baptist were fasting.Jesus gives His answer by way of an analogy of the relationship between a bridegroom and his wedding guests.Our Lord then goes on to give an example of the practical reality of how unshrunk cloth on a old garment reacts. Then He also does the same thing with regards to how new wine, placed inside an old dried-up wine skin, affects the wine skin.Our Lord Jesus brings out the difference between the new and old, between the law and grace. As John wrote, John 1:17, “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.”Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mark 2:18 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

As Dr Mitchell will mention the need for prayer on behalf of the ministry we too ask for your intercession on behalf of the Unchanging Word Bible broadcast and we do thank you for your prayer support in this ministry.In this passage Mark chapter 2 verses 13 through 20 we hear the Savior calling Levi a tax collector to follow him.Levi is the Hebrew name for the disciple we now know as Matthew the author of the very first gospel.Well then Levi invited Jesus and his disciples to his house to dine with him and his friends. And Jesus, in spite of the criticism from the religious rulers, said he came to call sinners and not the righteous to repentance.Next Jesus is then confronted with a question about fasting right here during the feast.Why doesn't Jesus' disciples fast like the other disciples?Let's join Dr. Mitchell in Mark chapter 2 verse 13 with Jesus the sinner's friend.You're listening to the Unchanging Word Bible broadcast.

We continue in Mark 2:1-12 with savior's demonstrated authority.Both Matthew 9 and Luke 5 present this same incident of four men making a way to the savior through the roof of the house where Jesus was teaching.The problem the scribes and pharisees had was their ignorance of the savior and His divine authority. It is easy to say words that declare the forgiveness of sins, but only the Lord Jesus has the divine authority to not only declare it, but to make it happen. Our Lord demonstrated the divine authority of God in commanding the paralytic man to rise up, take his stretcher and go home. He did just that in the presence of all the people. The people were completely astounded by this miracle in which Jesus demonstrated His Deity and forgiveness of sins.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mark 2:5.

In this and the next lesson, we will see the Lord Jesus asserting His authority to both heal and to forgive sins.The people were so crowded around the savior that some men could not get to Him. They put their faith to work by making an opening in the roof. Why? They were bearing a friend on a stretcher who needed to be healed from his paralysis.Jesus saw their faith and said to the paralytic, “Your sins are forgiven”. Notice, Jesus sees the faith and forgives the sins. Some professional scribes doubted His statement. So, once again, the Lord demonstrates His same authority to both heal and to forgive sins.Jesus has divine authority to forgive your sin and mine.Let's turn to Mark 2:1 with Dr. Mitchell speaking of the savior's authority to forgive sin. This is the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

In verse 35 of Mark 1, Mark shows us the Savior rising very early in the morning. He went to a desolate place and there He prayed. The Lord spent time with God His Father before the busy day began.Do you know that Jesus is even now praying for each and every believer. He prays for those who draw near to God through Him in order to keep each believer saved forever. Read Hebrews 7:25.Mark next presents Christ having authority over leprosy. Dr. Mitchell observes that Jesus didn't heal lepers, He cleansed them. Here our Lord reached out and touched the leper. Jesus can cleanse you, my friend. And He is willing to do so completely and forever.Let's turn to Mark 1:35 with our teacher, Dr. Mitchell who shows us the savior's compassion.Your listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

We are in Mark chapter 1 beginning at verse 24. In this passage, Mark presents Jesus, the servant of the Lord. This one who has authority over demonic powers and diseases.Not only was Jesus recognized as one whose teaching was with authority, but He also demonstrated His divine authority over the demonic realm. Dr. Mitchell points out that these demons knew who Jesus was. They also knew they were going to be destroyed, but what they did not know was when it would happen. Demons believe and tremble. But you and I can believe in Jesus Christ and rejoice. Dr. Mitchell also brings out the savior healing Peter's mother-in-law who was taken with a fever. Here is Dr. Mitchell in Mark chapter 1 verse 24 with God's revelation of the authority of our Savior. Your listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Jesus, after coming into the region of Galilee and calling His first 4 disciples to follow Him, He now enters the town of Capernaum, and it was the sabbath. So we see Jesus in the synagogue teaching the people. They were taken aback at the authority with which our Lord spoke. His teaching was not as the scribes taught. Jesus spoke with an authority not seen from their professional scribes.Then along comes a man who came into the synagogue who had an unclean spirit.This spirit spoke directly to Jesus.He knew who Jesus was but the Lord Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit with authority. Demons have no right to proclaim who Christ is.Let's turn to Mark 1:21 with Dr. Mitchell as he shows us the savior as on having authority over demonic powers.Your listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

After coming into Galilee, in northern Israel, Jesus began preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God to the Jewish people. The Kingdom of God was at hand because the King was there and they were to accept and believe in Him who was their coming Messiah.Now while Jesus was in the area of Galilee, he begins to call His first 4 men, fishermen, to follow Him as His disciples.You will note there were two pairs of brothers who, possibly, were also partners in the fishing business.Dr. Mitchell explains more of the relationships between these brothers in this lesson. Notice their immediate obedience in following the savior. The savior is going to prepare them to be fishers of men, seeking men who need Jesus and giving them the good news.Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mark 1:14. This is the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

We will look into Mark 1:12-15 in this lesson. We will be further exploring our Lord's temptation in the wilderness. He was there for 40 days being tempted by Satan. You can read further details of His test in Matthew 4:1 and Luke 4:1.Next in verses 14-15, Mark writes of the Lord Jesus, after the time when John the Baptist had been arrested and placed in prison. At this time, Jesus came into Galilee, having come back from the wilderness. There He begins to proclaim the Gospel of God. His gospel was to make known the time, then present, that the Kingdom of God has come. People were to repent by believing this gospel. Open your Bible to Mark 1:12. Dr. Mitchell speaks of the Lord Jesus Christ, our savior. Your listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

In Mark chapter 1 verses 9 - 13 we are given an account of two events that focus our sight on Jesus.The first has to do with our Lord coming from Nazareth in Galilee to the Jordan river where John the Baptist was baptizing. Here Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan. Here, in verses 9-11, is one of the first times the Trinity of God is revealed.Jesus is baptized, the Holy Spirit descends upon the Lord and the voice of the Father comes from heaven in commendation of the Lord Jesus.Then secondly, we see the savior, driven by the Spirit into the wilderness and tempted by Satan. He was with the wild beasts and angels ministered to Him.In Mark chapter 1 vers 9 with our Lord's baptism and temptations Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

In our study in this lesson, we are looking at Mark 1:4-8. In these verses John the Baptist is first presented.He had a message aimed at the heart's condition. Many people through out the region went out to hear this messenger and began confessing their sins.Mark provides us a description of this messenger's clothing style and his kosher diet.This man pointed men and women to the savior in a spirit of humility. He also made a contrast between the savior and himself with respect to their different ministries. John baptized with water but Jesus would baptize in the Holy Spirit within a few years. This would be seen later in time in Acts chapter 2, as Peter says. Let's turn to the Gospel of Mark, chapter 1 verse 4. Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Let's read Mark 1:1-2 and study these first 6 verses of the Gospel of Mark which start off with two O.T. quotes. The first quote is from Malachi chapter 3 verse 1 and the other is from Isaiah 40 verse 3. God preserves His Word thru the ages for Mark to write them down and for you and me to read them. The Lord will have a His messenger and His message! Dr. Mitchell emphasizes that God is always on time. Our savior came to the earth at the right time. Jesus will also come to receive His people to Himself at the right time. 1 Timothy 6:14-15 says the Lord Jesus Christ will appear in His own time to show who is the blessed and only potentate, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Here is Dr. Mitchell, Mark 1:1. This is the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

This Gospel of Mark study begins with chapter 1 verses 1-6.The Key verse in Mark is found in 10:45 where Jesus tells us that ‘The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto but to minister and to give His life a ransom for many.'Dr. Mitchell will read through the first 8 verses of chapter 1. These verses introduce the forerunner of the Lord, John the baptist. These verses start off with two O.T. quotes. The first from Malachi chapter 3 verse 1 and the next from Isaiah 40 verse 3. These state that the Lord will have a messenger who would go before Him to announce His coming to the people of Israel. So, let's turn to Mark chapter 1 verse 1 with our teacher, Dr. Mitchell.Your listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

In this introduction, the Gospel of Mark is contrasted to the other three gospels with respect to the genealogy of Jesus, the Son of God.Dr. Mitchell gives us a short digest of Matthew, Luke and John and later on in this series, he will deal specifically the entire book of MarkWe are desirous that this study in the Gospel of Mark may draw your heart to the person of our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. The study of this book will make Christ known to you as one who is the Servant of the Lord, who was diligent in action and the sinner's Savior. Here is Dr. Mitchell as he finishes up these introductions to the Gospel of Mark and the contrasts with the other three Gospels. Let's turn to the book of Mark 1:1. Your listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

The introduction to the Gospel of Mark resumes with Dr. Mitchell's discussing the four gospels marking out several unique features of each gospel. Our Savior is presented in each gospel from the perspective of the inspired author of that gospel. Matthew writes to the Jewish believers presenting Jesus as King and Messiah. Mark shows Jesus as a man - diligent in serving the Lord. Luke reveals our Lord as a Man among men, a sinless Man and Savior. John reveals Jesus Christ as God in the flesh, the only begotten Son of the Father.The four Gospels are a unique genre in Bible literature. They present Jesus, - His preeminent Person rather than His complete history or biography.Let's continue our study in this introduction to the Gospel of Mark with our teacher, Dr. John G. Mitchell.Your listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mark 1:1.

Welcome once again to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast as Dr. Mitchell begins a study in the Gospel of Mark.The Gospel of Mark is the 2nd book of the New Testament.In this lesson Dr. Mitchell will be giving us an introduction from four O.T. scriptures which reveal the person of Christ in each one of the N.T. Gospels. Then we find there are other O.T. scriptures which speak of the work of Christ on the cross, such as Isaiah 53 and Ps.22 and His resurrection in Ps.16.Dr. Mitchell gives us the perspective of how the Lord Jesus fulfilled other Old Testament sacrifices which God used to picture the then coming Messiah.Let's open our Bible to the Gospel of Mark as Dr. Mitchell shares with us this beginning overview of the Gospels.Your Listening to the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

John's presentation of the Resurrection and appearing of Jesus Christ is that we may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the son of God and that believing we may have life in His name.Thank you for being here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast. We are now in the 21st and last chapter of the Gospel of John.Dr. Mitchell notes that in this chapter, the Lord Jesus is revealed as the great and chief shepherd of His people.In this chapter, the Apostle John writes that this is the 3rd time Jesus appeared to His disciples after His resurrection.Please note, that here in chapter 21, there are only 7 of the 11 disciples present.They are no longer in Jerusalem but have now traveled 100 miles back up north to a shore on the sea of Galilee. The disciples have now gone back to fishing, their old business.The focus in this additional chapter is the Lord Jesus, Peter and John. Jesus has an individual purpose for each of them. Jesus has a distinct purpose for each of His followers, you and for me.Here is Dr. Mitchell, John 21:1.

Having been given all authority both in heaven and on earth, Our Lord Jesus Christ commissions His 11 disciples to disciple all nations.From Matthew chapter 1, where Jesus is named, He is the one will save His people from their sins by His death on the cross.Here in chapter 28, our Lord Jesus Christ is risen from the dead and is alive and always with them. He commissions His disciples and teach His Word.Matthew has presented Jesus the Christ the Son of the Living God who will build His church.Have you placed your God given faith in Jesus the Christ the Son of the Living God. If not, would you do that right now? We finish this study of the Gospel of Matthew in verses 18 thru 20 of chapter 28 with Dr. Mitchell, on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Wrapping up the Gospel of Matthew, we are in chapter 28, vss. 16-18.In these verses, we see the post resurrection relationship of Jesus with his disciples. The disciples worshipped the Lord, but as Matthew records, some doubted. In spite of this, Jesus reveals that from now on, all authority has been given to Him, both Authority in heaven and upon earth. His authority was given to Him because of His suffering, death and resurrection for you and me and for the vindication of the righteousness of God His Father. The 11 disciples also obeyed the Lord and met Him at the mountain in Galilee as He instructed them. The Lord now commissions His disciples to make disciples of all nations, not just Jews in Israel. Here is Dr. Mitchell with Matt.28:16-20 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

In Matthew chapter 28, we are looking at verses 8-15. Certain women seeing and hearing the angel, feared. But he assuaged their fear with kind words and sent them on a mission. Leaving the tomb, Jesus met and greeted them. Recognizing His voice, they worshipped Him. Jesus repeated the words the angel had spoken. These women were to go and tell His disciples to go to Galilee where they would see Him. Meanwhile, guards, persuaded and paid off to lie about what really happened at the resurrection tomb, spread a story to the people Matthew himself records, that this story had been spread for 20 to 25 years among to Jews to that very day that he wrote his gospel. Aren't you glad God has revealed the truth?Jesus is alive now today.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 28:8.

We will be looking into the first 8 verses of Matthew 28 during this lesson.Dr. Mitchell brings out the fact that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is foundational to the gospel faith of the Christian, one which is often attacked.Matthew, one of Jesus' disciples, recorded three times our Lord announced His resurrection from the dead. Just as Jesus had said, so it happened.Dr. Mitchell makes this statement about the body of our Lord Jesus Christ : “The word, resurrection, means nothing if that which died was not raised from the dead”. Jesus' bodily, physical resurrection is what is meant. His body died and His body was raised. Jesus, in His resurrection body, could be seen and touched. He could eat. His disciples ate and spoke with the Lord.Let's hear Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matt.28:1-8.

Matthew 27:56-66 will be the focus of our study in this lesson from Dr. John G. Mitchell.Let's first join our teacher in Matthew 27:52-53 as he discusses this curious scripture. Matthew is the only gospel writer who mentions the resurrection of many saints. They came out of their tombs after the resurrection of Christ and went into Jerusalem.It seems Matthew is proclaiming the truth of the resurrection of O.T. saints in the future, at Jesus' second coming to enter into His kingdom to fulfill God's promises to the Fathers. This is a hope of all Israel.Dr. Mitchell clarifies what kind of resurrection Matthew writes about. He also describes the respect and actions of Joseph of Arimathea for the body of the Lord Jesus Christ.Here is Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 27:52 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

When our Savior Jesus Christ died, several things happened at once, simultaneously.In Matthew 27:51-56, Matthew describes that Jesus cried out with a loud voice and yielded up His spirit. Then the veil in the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. It was at least 4” thick.The earth shook from an earthquake and rocks were split, tombs were opened and many bodies of some dead saints were raised and the centurion said “This truly was the Son of God”.There is a 3-fold testimony from God the Father concerning the work His Son on the cross. 1st - The veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom to give anyone and everyone access to God2nd - Jesus was raised from the dead3rd - He sent the Holy Spirit On the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, here is Dr. John G. Mitchell, Matthew 27:51-56.

In Matthew 27 beginning at verse 39, we see Jesus on the cross being ridiculed by the passersby who mockingly told Him to come down from the cross.Dr. Mitchell begins by giving us 3 good reasons why Jesus wouldn't come down from the cross.1st.The scriptures must be fulfilled that Jesus' crucifixion must happen this way. Even the roman soldiers who knew nothing of scripture fulfilled scripture.2ndly. His mission must be fulfilled which was to seek and to save sinners to the Glory of God His Father whom He served.3rdly. Because Jesus loved you and me. 1st John 4:10 says ‘In this is love, not that we loved God but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins.'Here's the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast with Dr. Mitchell's exposition of Matthew 27 verses 39-50.

In all four New Testament Gospels, the crucification of Jesus Christ is recorded. We are in the Gospel of Matthew, a disciple of the the Lord Jesus, who wrote this gospel some 25 years after the resurrection of Jesus Christ.Here in Matthew 27, we are looking at verses 32-44.Matthew records how Jesus was led to Calvary and crucified between two robbers. The people walking by were shaking their heads at the Lord and deriding Him. They mockingly told the Lord to come down from the cross and save Himself if He was indeed the Son of God. Dr. Mitchell brings out the sinlessness of the Son of God. Our Lord was a willing, innocent substitute for your sin and mine. Trust Him to take yours away as I have.On the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, here is Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 27:32-44.

In Matthew 27:11-31, Jesus is seen standing before the Roman governor of Judea in Jerusalem, Pontius Pilot. He asks Jesus several questions. Even though the Lord Jesus spoke truth to this man, even though Pilot found no fault in Jesus, he still let Jesus be crucified. And why did he do this?The people wanted Jesus to be crucified.The religious rulers were envious of Christ and they wanted to get rid of the Lord. So, they asked for a murder, Barabbas by name and rejected Jesus. As Dr. Mitchell says, they preferred the murderer to the Savior. What will you do with Jesus who is called the Christ? Will you believe in Him right now?Let's join Dr. Mitchell as he teaches from Matthew 27:11-31 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Our study in Matthew continues in chapter 27.The lesson begins with a focus on Judas. In verses 3 through 10, we are behind the scenes with Judas while Jesus stands before Pilate. These verses show us where he went, who he spoke to, his recognition of Jesus' innocence, his emotional response, but not his genuine repentance, and his death at his own hand.Reasons for why Judas is not considered a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ are set forth in this lesson.Dr. Mitchell then shares with us scriptures that were fulfilled in the price of betrayal, that is, the 30 pieces of silver which was paid for God, as written in Zechariah 11:12.When Jesus died for us, didn't He redeemed us, buy us, not with gold or silver, but with His own precious blood? Yes!Let's join Dr. Mitchell in Matthew 27:1 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Matthew 26:69-75 shows us Peter's denial of His Lord. Satan had demanded permission to sift Peter like wheat. Remember that Jesus had prayed for Peter that his faith would not fail, Lk.22:31-32. Peter may have failed, but his faith did not.Dr. Mitchell gives us a short overview on the 6 Scriptural evidences of Peter's downward trajectory before his denial.He then also points out how the Lord Jesus still loved Peter and sought him out personally after His resurrection. 1Cor.15:4 records Christ first appeared to Cephas, to Peter.The apostle Peter, in the book of Acts, is now one filled with the Holy Spirit, proclaimng Christ, crucified and raised again whom God exalted to His own right hand. In this exaltation, God made this Jesus, both Lord and Christ.Here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast is Dr. Mitchell, Matthew 26:69.

In Matthew 26 vs.56, Jesus states that all these things happened to Him to fulfill the Scriptures of the O.T. prophets.We have read and heard the many times in this book of Matthew how Jesus fulfilled prophecy. Not only would Jesus fulfill scripture, but even Judas, unknowingly, also fulfilled Scripture as stated in Acts 1:16.In the verses before us, our Lord was placed before the high priest & the religious leaders. These were looking for witnesses against the Lord. Matthew records that 2 false witness came forward to testify. They spoke wrongly about what Jesus actually said. Read John 2:19 for Jesus' actual words. How important it is to know what the Word of God, as it is written, actually says. Then, Jesus Himself testifies of His coming again in truth.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Mat.26:56.

Let's continue in Matthew 26 at verse 36.The Lord Jesus is presented here in Matthew as one who is praying to His Father, asking that the cup of suffering the cross might be removed from Him.Jesus prayed for this removal only once.The next 2 times Jesus prayed, His prayer was to confirm His willingness to do the will of God.Dr. Mitchell points out that it is here in Jesus' prayer in the garden of Gethsemane that the victory was won. Jesus went to the cross already knowing the battle had been won. In Hebrews 5:7 says that our Lord's earnest prayers were heard by God who was able to save Him out of death. Jesus was assured of His resurrection after death. This was the joy that was set before Him.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 26:36.

Jesus announces the scattering of the disciples, His crucifixion and resurrection before being betrayed by Judas. Although Peter espoused his heartfelt determination to stay with Jesus, no matter what, Jesus spoke of Peter's denial.Matthew next describes how Jesus took Peter, James and John and went apart from the other disciples in order to pray. Dr. Mitchell brings out the circumstances of the sorrow which Jesus felt. Jesus said His soul was was very sorrowful, even to the point of death.Dr. Mitchell focuses our attention on the fact that Jesus poured out His soul even unto death. He shed His blood for you and me on the cross willingly.The blood of the Cross reconciles all who trust in Christ.Let's join Dr. Mitchell in Matthew 26 vs 31 as he shares the Lord Jesus with us here on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

In the passage before us, Jesus eats the Passover with His disciples. Passover is a remembrance of an event. At this time our Lord institutes communion, the Lord's supper as a memorial to Him for His death. The Lord's supper is spoken of in 1Corinthians 11:26. The Apostle Paul writes that it is a memorial, a remembrance of a person, the Savior Himself, and His death until He comes again.Dr. Mitchell brings out the distinct perspective that it is not the value that men place on the blood of Christ, but the value that God places on Jesus' blood. The Scriptures witness to the numerous times the blood of Christ affects the life of the Christian. God's value of His blood is of eternal importance.Do you and I value this eternal expenditure of Christ on the cross as God does?Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Biblebroadcast, Matt.26:26-30.

The birth of Christ the Lord in Bethlehem the city of David as Savior, Jesus.Matthew 1:18 ff and Luke 2:1 ff.

In Matthew 26:14-25, Matthew writes concerning one of his fellow disciples, Judas Iscariot who betrayed Jesus to the religious authorities. Judas negotiated with the religious leaders for a price to deliver Jesus to them. They settled on 30 pieces of silver.Dr. Mitchell shares, from Old Testament prophecy, how God was valued for 30 pieces of silver.Jesus announced to the disciples that one of them would betray Him. All of them answered with the words, Lord is it I? except Judas. He answered with the words, Rabbi, is it I? Judas related to Jesus as only a teacher. The 11 other disciples related to Jesus as Lord. Jesus the Lord is God. Interestingly, Judas was the treasurer rather than Matthew who had been a tax gatherer.Let's join Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible broadcast, Matthew 26:14-25.

Dr. Mitchell presents the birth of Jesus Christ as recorded in Matthew 1 and Luke 2.

Having finished teaching His disciples, Jesus now proceeds toward the cross and the resurrection. In Mat.26:6-13, Matthew describes an incident which occurred in the house of Simon the leper in the village of Bethany.This happens two days before Jesus is crucified.During His time there, Jesus resolves a supposed conflict between the disciples and their misguided priority concerning the expenditure of costly perfume. They all deemed it a waste to anoint the savior with the expensive perfume.Jesus explained that this perfume was a pre burial anointing. He knew He was going to die and His betrayal was near at hand.The priority of value should be placed on Christ Himself. He should have first place in all things.He is worthy of our sacrifices.Join us on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast as Dr. Mitchell shares Jesus from Matthew 26:6-13.

We continue in Matthew 25 where Jesus speaks of the judgment of the nations. This judgment is based on the evidence of how the nations treat the believing Jewish brethren during the great tribulation. This judgment occurs after our Lord has returned to the earth to reign in His kingdom.In Mat.25:41-46, Jesus next judges the goats on His left hand based on the actions and character of those nations. They either did or did not minister to Jesus' Jewish brethren during their persecutions.These goats on the left hand, did not support the persecuted Jews.In withholding support for these, they were not ministering to Jesus Himself during those days.Matthew writes these words, for the 5th and last time, “when Jesus had finished these sayings”.This ends Jesus' teachings before His crucifixion.Here is Dr. Mitchell on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast, Matthew 25:41.

In Matthew 25 with the sheep and goats judgments, Jesus expresses His personal and intimate relationship to His brethren. This is apparent in His own words found in this passage. The Lord's brethren in this passage are the Jewish believers during the great tribulation. And whatever will be done to or for these His brethren will be done to Him. He takes it personally.Our Lord Jesus expresses this same intimate relationship with the body of Christ, the church.Jesus confronted Saul who was persecuting the church asking “Saul, Saul, Why are you persecuting Me. And he said to Him, Who are you lord? And He said, I am Jesus whom you are persecuting”. Acts 9:4-5Jesus is intimately connected to His people even during their persecutions. Turn to Matthew 25:31 as Dr. Mitchell walks us through verses 31-40 on the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

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