Grace Community Bible Church Sermons

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.

1. The Old Testament stands
1. Because Christ did not come to destroy the law (v. 17a).
2. Because God authored the law (v. 17b).
3. Because Christ fulfills the law (v. 17c).
4. Because the law is permanent (v. 18).
2. The Old Testament must be taught and obeyed.
1. Those who are least in the kingdom of heaven:
1. Set aside the Old Testament (v. 19a).
2. Teach others to do the same (v. 19b).
2. Those who are greatest in the kingdom of heaven:
1. Obey the Old Testament (v. 19c).
2. Teach other to do the same (v. 19d).
3. The Old Testament reveals kingdom standards for righteousness.
1. Greater than the Pharisees’ (v. 20a).
2. Required for entrance to heaven (v. 20b).