How should believers respond when someone wrongs us? In Matthew 5:38-42, Yeshua offers a surprising answer to that question. He references the "eye for an eye" principle found in the Torah, and then proceeds to explain how he expects his followers to respond when they are slapped, sued, and mistreated.

This teaching from Yeshua, which includes ideas like turning the other cheek and walking a second mile, is well known and quite controversial. This passage is often cited as evidence that Yeshua came to undermine the Law of Moses. Also, many understand this passage to imply that Yeshua wants his followers basically to be pushovers. But is that really the point of Yeshua’s teaching here?

In this sermon, we explore Matthew 5:38-42 in light of its cultural and historical context, which will shed some light on what Yeshua means when he says not to resist the evildoer. I hope it blesses you!

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