The METHODICAL MESSAGE Of MATTHEW

The METHODICAL MESSAGE Of MATTHEW By Dr. Clark E. Lott, Sr., Th.D., Ph.D.

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MY THANKS The creation and composition of this commentary required arduous and timeconsuming days of my personal determination and dedication. This was encouraged by the one to whom I consider my sweetheart, wife, mother of my children, house keeper, cook, but most of all MY FRIEND. It is to this angel, that some call mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and other friends and fellow colleagues call Chloe, that I dedicate this book.

There were approximately more than eight hundred editing hours in the typing of this commentary and many nights into the moming light, I found myself pecking away as the inspiration would come to me. Many were the days that I had to put her wishes and wants on the back burner while with tenacity and tense effort I pursued the accomplishment. It was my darling wife that was so understanding and while her wishes and wants had to be placed on hold, she was always encouraging me to continue my work. I owe her so very much love and appreciation for her benefaction and benevolence.

The greatest acknowledgment that I owe belongs to the Almighty God, even my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, without Whose divine inspiration and help, I could have never accomplished this task. To God be the glory, and honor, Amen!

FOREWORD

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AUTHOR’S PREFACE The purpose of this treatise is to present a concise commentary of the Gospel of Matthew in a manner in which both scholar and serious reader of the bible can find interesting and informative study. The studying of the word of God is not only instructive but is also inspiring. The reward of study is enhanced by the words of the apostle Paul in 2Ti 2:15, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." The word "Study" comes from the Greek word spoudazw spoudazo spoo-dad'-zo, which in connotation implies a suggestion and an association to endeavor, to hasten, to labor and to exert one's self in a diligent manner for the advantages thereof, namely, "to be approved of God by rightly dividing the word of truth.

The etymological and ethical analysis of words from the scripture is very essential to a proper meaning of God's truth. The student of the word, who takes the second mile approach in the effort of seeking knowledge, finds rich rewards regarding the wonder of the word. To believe in and obey the scripture is to come to know that, "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works," (2Ti 3:16).

It will be noticeable, that we have steno graphically summarized sermon suggestions from certain passages of this gospel record. These sermon seeds are given to magnify the Christ of God, who Matthew reveals as the King.

From the mysterious account of the birth of Jesus, through the miraculous ministry of His mission, the record gives in full clarity: the mercy, majesty and the marvel of Christ's life as the Son of God, born to be a King-- in truth, the King of kings and Lord of lords.

The grandeur and glory of Jesus Christ, as set forth by the record of St. Matthew, begins with "Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea......behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying Where is he that is born King of the Jews?"

It climaxes with an angel saying, "He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay," (Mr 28:6).

It is to this marvelous, mighty, and majestic King, that all glory belongs, and it is through His inspired word, that the knowledge of Him is gained. Therefore, I offer these printed pages as a means of giving more honor and majesty to this royal, regal, and righteous King, Who deserves "...the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.

Amen, (Mr 6:13).

May I mention the fact, that any short recites or referential quotes that are herein included, are given credit to the author at the position in which they are mentioned.

To you, who will honor me with your time and interest in reading and relying on the contents of this commentary, I graciously and kindly thank you and I pray it will prove to be a tremendous blessing and benefit in developing your appreciation for the word of God and all that it relates to and represents.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Doctor Clark E. Lott, Sr. was born in Perkingston, Mississippi in nineteen hundred and thirty-three. At the early age of one, he was transferred to Texas, where he attended schools in Corpus Christi. His parents moved to the West during the early forties. This gave him the opportunity for an extended secular education at schools in California, Nevada, and Arizona. In a process of time they moved back to West Texas where he went to schools in Van Horn, Lamesa, and Odessa. After all of the transition and various heterogeneous opportunities of education, he graduated in San Antonio, Texas. He attended International Bible College of San Antonio and there met and married his wife Chloe. They have three daughters, one son, and eleven grand-children. He has founded and been pastor of three churches: Life Tabernacle of Houston, Texas, 1954; Grace Tabernacle of Galena Park, Texas, 1957, where he was pastor for twenty six years; and presently founded and pastors Charity Tabernacle of Lake Livingston, Texas, founding it in 1988. He became President of Texas Bible College of Houston, Texas in 1977. With a Th.B. he continued his education, receiving his Th.M., Th.D., and Ph.D. from Andersonville Baptist Seminary. He is a former college professor and had been given the opportunity to President four Bible Colleges of which he accepted the President of one.

He has served on many committees for his organization, one of which was the forming of the Judicial Procedures for the United Pentecostal Church International, written articles, preached General Conferences, Camp Meetings and Action Conferences all over the nation. He was appointed to the original Steering Committee for the founding of Urshan Graduate School of Theology and was a Charter Member of the Board of Directors for said seminary. He is presently serving as a Board of Director Member and Academic Member for UGST. He also is a Board Member for Texas Bible College. He was radio minister for the Texas District Annual Camp Meeting for several years of camp gatherings. He has served on the Charter Steering Committee, Board of Trustees and Academic Board for UGST. He and his wife, Chloe, have written and recorded many of their songs of which are played in radio stations across the nation and overseas. His ministry has taken him to Canada, Europe and the Orient where campaigns and seminars were conducted. His ministry began at the early age of fifteen, and as of two thousand and three, he has been privileged to proclaim the story of the gospel for fifty five years.

He is presently involved in plans for missionary efforts in the Orient and South America.

He has authored the following books: 1) "The Gist of Genesis"— an enlightening commentary covering the creation chapters with Hebrew connotation for concise and clearer meaning.

2) "The Methodical Message of Matthew"—is an extensive verse by verse commentary with Greek transliteration for clearer understanding of the scripture.

3) "The Chronology of the Church Chronicle"—a history of the Church from 30 A.D. to 1900 A.D. The book approaches Church history with the symbolic resume of the Seven Churches of Asia as their periods parallel the times of history in regard to the Church.