Matthew 5:31-48

Honor God by marrying for life.

Honor God by telling the truth.

Honor God by seeking reconciliation.

Honor God by loving our enemies.

We must integrate godliness.

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Luke 24:13-35

Christ is exactly who the Old Testament said He would be.

We can trust who Christ is

We can trust in the sovereignty of the Lord

We can trust that God’s will will be accomplished

We can trust the word of God to enlighten

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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.

Marriage is intended to be a life-long covenant.

God hates divorce; it is never commanded and never celebrated.

Are there exceptions?

What about remarriage?

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Matthew 5:21-26 

The Prevalence of Murder

The Biblical Perspective of Murdera. God’s established baselineb. Corruption of Jewish Interpretation

Jesus provides a correct interpretation of Murdera. The Root Cause of murder is angerb. Anger deserves the same Penalty as murder

The Proper Response to Anger

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Matthew 5:17-20

Jesus affirmed the content of the Old Testament.

Jesus affirmed the infallibility of the Old Testament.

Jesus affirmed the contribution of the Old Testament.

Jesus affirmed the authority of the Old Testament.

Jesus affirmed the essence of the Old Testament.

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Matthew 5:13-16

The flourishing life is distinct

Living the beatitudes makes us different.

Being different is good for a decaying and dark world.

Some will be repulsed; some will be attracted.

We are only serviceable if we are distinct.

God is the source and end of authentic distinctiveness.

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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 my own way? Am I gentle in my disposition?

4.  Blessed and flourishing are those who hunger and thirst for righteousnessHEART CHECK: Is my life marked by a desire for righteousness? Do I see the world for what it is? Do I long to see Christ’s righteous rule and reign in my world?

5.  Blessed and flourishing are the mercifulHEART CHECK: Am I forgiving towards those who have wronged me? Do I show mercy and kindness to others, even my enemies?

6. Blessed and flourishing are the pure in heartHEART CHECK: Do I know what’s in my own heart? Do I pursue holiness in my life? Does God have my whole heart?

7. Blessed and flourishing are the PeacemakersHEART CHECK: Am I a quarreler? Do I stir up strife? Do I run from conflict, or do I take the conflict to Christ? Am I an agitator or peace maker?

8. Blessed and flourishing are those who are persecuted for righteousness sakeHEART CHECK: Am I willing to suffer abuse, dishonor, insults, mockery, persecution, for the sake of Christ and the gospel?

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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.

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Genesis 50

Purposes for Genesis:

Know and Remember God’s Power

Know and Remember God’s Promises

Know and Remember God’s Faithfulness

Know and Remember God’s Sovereignty

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Genesis 46-49

We must mature in our faith

Mature faith recognizes that God goes with His people.

Mature faith recognizes the need for separation.

Mature faith recognizes God is God.

Mature faith recognizes the big picture.

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