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The establishment of the OC on the basis of the Levitical priesthood was a great kindness for a time, but the establishment of the NC on the basis of Christ's priesthood is an infinitely greater kindness that shall last forever. I. A Change of Priesthood II. A Change of Pact III. A Change of People

Devotional questions for you to consider tonight or at some point during this week? 1. Here from Part Two of this sermon-set, a couple of simple application questions can be asked: Can Christians make certain oaths? Can we take vows of certain kinds? 2. What hints do His words contain about oath-taking practices in Matthew 23 that must have been common in Jesus's day? 3. Once again what would you say is Jesus's central point in the section of his teaching about oaths and vows, and how does Jesus' teaching apply to your life today? AI Generated Summary. The sermon continues the study of Matthew 5:33–37, emphasizing Jesus' call to honest speech: let your yes be yes and your no be no. Pastor Geoff uses the George Washington cherry-tree story to illustrate that all people are capable of lying, then draws on James, John, and Paul to reinforce the importance of integrity. He argues that Jesus condemns deceptive and careless oath-taking rather than every solemn oath, distinguishing misleading everyday promises from sincere courtroom oaths, marriage vows, and oaths of office. Christians are called to keep their word and reflect Jesus, who is the truth, in their speech and conduct. The sermon then places truthfulness within the broader demands of the Sermon on the Mount, culminating in the command to be perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect. These standards expose human sinfulness and the ongoing need for Christ's righteousness, grace, and mercy. Rather than leaving believers in despair, the preacher presents the call to perfection as also pointing toward hope: God is transforming his people through the Holy Spirit and will ultimately complete that work. Christians should

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Titus 2: 1 But as for you, teach what accords with sound doctrine. 2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. 3 Older women likewise are to be reverent in behavior, not slanderers or slaves to much wine. They are to teach what is good, 4 and so train the young women to love their husbands and children, 5 to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled. 6 Likewise, urge the younger men to be self-controlled.

Love is the oil that causes the local church to function to the degree God calls her to function. Understanding the nature of love in the local church is critical to pursuing health in the local church. 1 Corinthians 13 was written to that end as Paul was instructing the church at Corinth how to function in love.

This sermon explores the superiority of the New Covenant over the Old, arguing that while the Old Covenant was faultless in its design, it failed due to the inherent disobedience of the people. The speaker highlights that God, in His grace, established a new covenant through Jesus Christ, who serves as the perfect mediator and High Priest, securing forgiveness and direct access to God. Unlike the conditional Mosaic Covenant, the New Covenant is unilateral, with God assuming full responsibility for its fulfillment through the work of the Holy Spirit, who writes God's laws on believers' hearts and transforms their affections. The message clarifies that this covenant extends to all who share the faith of Abraham, regardless of ethnic background, inviting listeners to trust in Christ rather than their own ability to keep the law. The tone is instructional and comforting, emphasizing God's consistent kindness and the security found in His promises.