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One Simple Reality

Mar 19th, 2017 / Matthew

Outline—Matthew 5:17–20

  1. One accusation (v. 17)
  2. One declaration (v. 18)
  3. One reality (v. 19)
  4. One standard (v. 20)

Related Scripture

  • Deuteronomy 22:6
  • Matthew 22:36–40

Other References

  • Hendrickson’s Commentary

Take Home Points

  • We can’t judge the Bible; the Bible judges us.
  • We are called to obey the commandments of God found through the revelation of Jesus Christ.

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Salt & Light

Mar 12th, 2017 / Matthew, Obedience

Matthew 5:13–16—Outline not available.

Two aspects of salt and light:

  • Two arenas (earth, world)
  • Two illustrations (permeate like salt, illuminate like light)
  • Two requirements (salt must have savor, candle must be lit)
  • Two purposes (salt the earth, glorify the Father)
  • Two defeating conditions (loss of savor, hiding the light)

Related Scripture

  • 2 Thessalonians

Take Home Points

  • Christians are called to be salt, not sugar.
  • As a Christian, you have a design and a purpose: We have to act according to God’s design if we want to have any effect.

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Blessing

Feb 19th, 2017 / Blessing, Matthew

Outline—Matthew 5:1–16

  1. Principles (vv. 1–10)
  2. Applications (vv. 11–16)

Related Scripture

  • Isaiah 61:1–3
  • Luke 4:18–19
  • Revelation 3:14–21
  • Philippians 2
  • Hebrews 10:34
  • Ephesians 2:14–18

Other References

  • Hendrickson’s Commentary on Matthew

Take Home Points

  • Give approval to the Lord so that he may give approval to your life.

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Introduction to the Lord’s Kingdom (The Beatitdes)

Feb 12th, 2017 / Blessing, Matthew

Outline—Matthew 5:1–16

  1. Principles (vv. 1–10)
  2. Applications (vv. 11–16)

Related Scripture

  • Luke
  • Matthew 24 and 25

The sermon on the mount is

  • a prescription for those who will participate in the Millennial Kingdom
  • a legal description of those who are God’s people
  • a Mosaic description (fulfillment of the 10 Commandments)
  • a moral and spiritual prescription for all saints

The sermon on the mount is not

  • a new code
  • unique to the Church Age

Take Home Points

  • The beattitudes map the path of a maturing believer.
  • Where are you in your spiritual growth?

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Jesus’ Introduction to Public Ministry

Jan 29th, 2017 / Matthew, Witnessing

Matthew 4:12–25—Outline not available.

Related Scripture

  • Isaiah 9
  • Matthew 16

Take Home Points

  • When witnessing, it isn’t about you; it is about Jesus.
  • Fishers of men must be dependant and trustful.

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The King Who Could Not Be Tempted

Jan 22nd, 2017 / Matthew, Testing

Outline—Matthew 4:1–11

  1. The setting (vv. 1–3a)
  2. The proceedings (vv. 3b–9)
  3. Applications (vv. 10–11)

Related Scripture

  • Hebrews 2:14ff
  • Matthew 3:16ff
  • John 8
  • Hebrews 4
  • Psalm 25

Take Home Points

  • Because Christ conquered these temptations, we can wait on God.
  • Don’t experiment with God or try to expedite Him.

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