Matthew Chapter 5, verses 27 - 32

God uses adultery as an example of sin since the eye of your heart is not in the right place.

The Gospel of Matthew comes first in the New Testament for good reason: understanding it truly and deeply allows us to properly understand the rest of the New Testament.

Matthew Chapter 5, verses 17 - 26

Christ came to complete the law (to fulfill it) not to destroy it. God gave clarity to those following the law. He also taught us that your actions and words matter. God is watching what you say and what you do.

The Gospel of Matthew comes first in the New Testament for good reason: understanding it truly and deeply allows us to properly understand the rest of the New Testament.

Matthew Chapter 5, verses 10 – 16

When you follow Christ, even if you suffer for it, there is a blessing in the end. If you are following the righteousness of God, your suffering is rewarded in the Kingdom of Heaven. Let your light shine for the glorify your Father in heaven.

The Gospel of Matthew comes first in the New Testament for good reason: understanding it truly and deeply allows us to properly understand the rest of the New Testament.

Matthew Chapter 5, verse 10

Jesus performed miracles on the Sabath and people were offended. In general, people spend too much time following the rules but forget about doing things from the heart.

The Gospel of Matthew comes first in the New Testament for good reason: understanding it truly and deeply allows us to properly understand the rest of the New Testament.

Matthew Chapter 5, verse 9

Parallel to Moses going up the mountain (Old Testament). The Beatitudes are the same message but to a different audience (New Testament). Peace is the opposite of war/conflict. Christ brings peace to those who believe in Him.

The Gospel of Matthew comes first in the New Testament for good reason: understanding it truly and deeply allows us to properly understand the rest of the New Testament.

The Gospel of Matthew comes first in the New Testament for good reason: understanding it truly and deeply allows us to properly understand the rest of the New Testament.

The Gospel of Matthew comes first in the New Testament for good reason: understanding it truly and deeply allows us to properly understand the rest of the New Testament.

The Gospel of Matthew comes first in the New Testament for good reason: understanding it truly and deeply allows us to properly understand the rest of the New Testament.

The Gospel of Matthew comes first in the New Testament for good reason: understanding it truly and deeply allows us to properly understand the rest of the New Testament.

Verses: Matthew Chapter 3, verses 13-end. Chapter 4, verses 1-11

Description: Jesus is baptized. Jesus is tempted.

God introduces Jesus for the first time and says to the people, “this is my beloved son”. It is not often in scripture that we hear directly from God.

In Chapter 4, we see the temptation of Jesus. Jesus was led by the spirit to the wilderness to be tested by the devil. Father Michael discusses why God allows temptation and the message of scripture …which is to read more scripture!

The Gospel of Matthew comes first in the New Testament for good reason: understanding it truly and deeply allows us to properly understand the rest of the New Testament.