Special Studies by the Monte Vista church of Christ

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:33-37 Summary Jesus also addressed His standard for oath making and keeping. The corrupt scribes and Pharisees had formulated loopholes to get out of keeping vows and commitments (Matthew 5:33-37). Avoiding misusing and abusing God’s name was a serious matter to the Jews. They would often avoid saying God’s name in […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:33-37 Summary Jesus also addressed His standard for oath making and keeping. The corrupt scribes and Pharisees had formulated loopholes to get out of keeping vows and commitments (Matthew 5:33-37). Avoiding misusing and abusing God’s name was a serious matter to the Jews. They would often avoid saying God’s name in […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:27-32 Summary After dealing with the subject of anger, the Lord challenges us to be careful with our eyes (Matthew 5:27-28). In addition to condemning the physical act of adultery, Jesus also condemns lusting and coveting. While lusting after another doesn’t involve the physical act of adultery (Matthew 19:9), it is […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:27-32 Summary After dealing with the subject of anger, the Lord challenges us to be careful with our eyes (Matthew 5:27-28). In addition to condemning the physical act of adultery, Jesus also condemns lusting and coveting. While lusting after another doesn’t involve the physical act of adultery (Matthew 19:9), it is […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:21-26 Summary Jesus offers specifics on how to develop a righteousness that exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees. He exposes their “righteousness” as lacking integrity. The Lord addresses several different areas where this was evident before God (Matthew 5:21-48). Jesus will begin by exposing the leaders’ interpretation of what the […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:17-20 Summary A key section of this sermon has to do with the Law and the Prophets. Some people might have thought that Jesus had come to teach against the Old Testament Law. That was not the case! Jesus came to fulfill the Law and the prophets. He was always obedient […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:13-16 Summary Jesus also taught His disciples about their place in the world. He told them that when they possess the godly qualities of the “Beatitudes” they become salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16). In the time of the first century, salt’s primary function was to be a preservative. It helped keep […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:9-12 Summary “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9). The peace that Jesus speaks of here is not world peace. It is not peace from wars and battles between the kingdoms of men. Instead, it is a peace that comes to someone in fellowship […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:6-8 Summary “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matthew 5:6). When we think of hunger, we typically attach it to food. We wake up hungry and eat breakfast. We get hungry on the job and eat lunch. We get off from work hungry […]

Key Scripture Readings: Matthew 5:6-8 Summary “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied” (Matthew 5:6). When we think of hunger, we typically attach it to food. We wake up hungry and eat breakfast. We get hungry on the job and eat lunch. We get off from work hungry […]