Extra Mile Discipleship
Matthew 5:31-48 We must integrate godliness.
The Old Testament is all about Jesus
Luke 24:13-35 Christ is exactly who the Old Testament said He would be.
A Pursuit of Purity and Faithfulness
Matthew 5:27-32 Big Idea: God has called his children to walk in purity and faithfulness. Purity of Heart, Hands and Home “Looks”: a continuous action. Someone who uses their eyes to stir up desire in their heart. All sexual expression outside of the covenant of marriage is sin against God. Whether it’s premarital, extra-marital, or post-marital. Whether it’s physical, mental, emotional or fantasy.
What is a Murderer?
Matthew 5:21-26
The Continuing Authority of the Old Testament
Matthew 5:17-20
The Distinctiveness of a Flourishing Life
Matthew 5:13-16 The flourishing life is distinct
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1-12 8 Characteristics of a Blessed, Flourishing Life 1. Blessed and flourishing are the poor in spiritHeart Check: Do I see my heart accurately? Do I try to justify myself? Do I recognize where I would be without Jesus? 2. Blessed and flourishing are those who mournHEART CHECK: Do I weep over the sin in me and around me? Am I broken over the brokenness of this world? 3. Blessed and flourishing are the meekHEART CHECK: Do I assert…
Jesus is the Davidic King
Kingdom of Heaven: A national kingdom expectation Audience: Directed to the disciples with a peripheral audience present. Key Verse: Matthew 5:20 The Sermon on the Mount is a discipleship-ethic that strives for an eschatological standard.
God Works All Things Together for Good
Genesis 50 Purposes for Genesis:
Marks of Mature Faith
Genesis 46-49 We must mature in our faith