Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48
Lesson Outline
The incarnation and preparation of the King (Matthew 1:1-4:11)The declaration of the principles of the King (Matthew 4:12-7:29)The introduction to the ministry of the King (Matthew 4:12-25)The principles of the King (Matthew 5:1-7:29)The setting (Matthew 5:1-2)The subjects of the kingdom (Matthew 5:3-16)The explanation of genuine righteousness (Matthew 5:17-7:12)The principle of righteousness and the Law (Matthew 5:17-48)The confirmation of the Law (Matthew 5:17-20)The interpretation of the Law (Matthew 5:21-48)The law regarding murder (Matthew 5:21-26)The law regarding adultery (Matthew 5:27-30)The law regarding divorce (Matthew 5:31-32)The law regarding vows (Matthew 5:33-37)The law regarding retaliation (Matthew 5:38-42)The law regarding love (Matthew 5:43-47)v. 43: “hate your enemy”“neighbor” (Lev. 19:18; cf. Luke 10:25-37)“love”erosstorgephiliaagapev. 44: “enemies … pray”v. 45: “in order that you may be sons of your Father”“evil and good”
v. 46: “reward”“tax gatherers”
v. 47 “great”The conclusion (Matthew 5:48)v. 48 “perfect”teleiostamimConclusion and application