27
05
2007
Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 5:21-26
In Matthew 5:21-26 Jesus begins to challenge the external righteousness taught by the Pharisees by teaching 3 truths about the 6th commandment.
- The original command is watered down (v. 21).
- The original command is explained.
- Not only the external act of murder merits judgment, but also its heart prerequisite: anger (v. 22a).
- Not only the external act of murder merits judgment, but also its heart prerequisite: insulting words (v. 22b).
- Not only the external act of murder merits judgment, but also its heart prerequisite: slanderous words (v. 22c).
- The original command is applied.
- Reconcile before you worship (vs. 23-24).
- Reconcile before you face judgment (vs. 25, 26).
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20
05
2007
Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 5:19,20
In Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus lays the foundation for His teaching on true righteousness by making 3 statements concerning the Old Testament.
- The Old Testament stands
- Because Christ did not come to destroy the law (v. 17a).
- Because God authored the law (v. 17b).
- Because Christ fulfills the law (v. 17c).
- Because the law is permanent (v. 18).
- The Old Testament must be taught and obeyed.
- Those who are least in the kingdom of heaven:
- Set aside the Old Testament (v. 19a).
- Teach others to do the same (v. 19b).
- Those who are greatest in the kingdom of heaven:
- Obey the Old Testament (v. 19c).
- Teach other to do the same (v. 19d).
- The Old Testament reveals kingdom standards for righteousness.
- Greater than the Pharisees’ (v. 20a).
- Required for entrance to heaven (v. 20b).
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13
05
2007
Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 5:17,18
In Matthew 5:17-20 Jesus lays the foundation for His teaching on true righteousness by making 3 statements concerning the Old Testament.
- The Old Testament stands
- Because Christ did not come to destroy the law (v. 17a).
- Because God authored the law (v. 17b).
- Because Christ fulfills the law (v. 17c).
- Because the law is permanent (v. 18).
- The Old Testament must be taught and obeyed.
- Those who are least in the kingdom of heaven:
- Set aside the Old Testament (v. 19a).
- Teach others to do the same (v. 19b).
- Those who are greatest in the kingdom of heaven:
- Obey the Old Testament (v. 19c).
- Teach other to do the same (v. 19d).
- The Old Testament reveals kingdom standards for righteousness.
- Greater than the Pharisees’ (v. 20a).
- Required for entrance to heaven (v. 20b).
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Categories : Sunday morning, Matthew
6
05
2007
Pastor Rob Davis: Matt. 5:14-16
In Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus continues with His Sermon on the Mount by making the second of 2 statements about the believer’s influence on the world.
- You are the salt of the earth.
- It is you, and no one else (v. 13a)!
- You must not lose your influence.
- Because you will become foolish (v. 13b).
- Because you will be useless in the kingdom (v. 13c).
- You are the light of the world.
- Being light is not an option (v. 14).
- Being light is your purpose (v. 15).
- Being light is effective.
- The lost will see the Light (v. 16a).
- The lost will glorify God (v. 16b).
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Categories : Sunday morning, Matthew