A newspaper is a daily miracle!  But they are far from perfect!  Mistakes are made! When mistakes occur, editors have a section of the paper called “Corrections and Clarifications” where they amend these mistakes.

Like the errant newspapers of today, the religious leaders in Israel had not only made mistakes – they had intentionally misinterpreted the facts about the true meaning of the Law in order to justify themselves before God.

In response, Jesus confronts their false religious system by bringing “Correction and Clarification” to the true intent of the Old Testament Law, which accomplishes several things:

(2011)

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Like the errant newspapers of today, the religious leaders in Israel had misinterpreted the facts about the true meaning of the Law and had disseminated their misinformation among their fellow Jews for centuries. Jesus gives the correct interpretation of the law.

Note: The last half of the sermon is missing, but the instructive notes for Reconciliation are below:

The appeal for corrective action:     [Verse 23-24]

How important is it to reconcile broken relationships?  So important that it takes priority over everything else – including worship!!

On the way to where?  To civil court – the place that Paul exhorts believers in conflict to avoid at all costs since it represents an utter failure on the part of Christ-following believers (1 Cor 6:1-6).

Penny = Kodrantes = “One tenth of a denarius (a day’s pay)

It was the smallest Roman coin in use among the Jews at that time.

Biblical process of reconciliation: Matthew 5:23-24; 18:15-17

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Introduction

Matthew skips some of the earliest events as recorded in John's Gospel: the wedding at Cana, the first cleansing of the temple, the encounter with Nicodemus, the visit to Samaria and reveals to us a most remarkable event – the temptation of the Messiah!

Why is this event so important?

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Introduction

Matthew skips some of the earliest events as recorded in John's Gospel: the wedding at Cana, the first cleansing of the temple, the encounter with Nicodemus, the visit to Samaria and reveals to us a most remarkable event – the temptation of the Messiah!

Why is this event so important?

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When you consider the job description of mothering, it is truly astonishing:

A mother is the family chauffeur, gardener, family counselor, teacher, pediatrician, entertainer, maintenance worker, cleaning woman, housekeeper, cook, errand runner, bookkeeper/budget manager, interior decorator, caterer, dietitian, secretary, public relations person, and hostess.  

Being a mother is definitely challenging.  In fact, at times, it can be overwhelming.  Here are some challenges that mothers face:

1) Low self-esteem

2) Monotony and loneliness

3) Stress from too many demands

4) Lack of time with her husband

5) Confusion about child discipline

6) Maintaining a peaceful home atmosphere

7) Need for outside role models

8) The daily challenging of training up children

(From And Then I Had Children, Susan A. Yates)

In light of these challenges, what does a mother really need?  What does you mother really need?  Obviously, she your needs your respect, your love and your appreciation.  But there is something a mother needs even more than these.  Since God created women and motherhood, let’s turn to Ephesians 5 and find out what God says mothers need most.      (2001)

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In Matthew chapters 1 and 2 we were introduced to Promised Messiah:

Only Luke’s gospel records any events of Jesus’ childhood:

Unlike Luke’s account, Matthew skips directly ahead 28 years to the start of Jesus’ ministry.

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In Matthew chapters 1 and 2 we were introduced to Promised Messiah:

Only Luke’s gospel records any events of Jesus’ childhood:

Unlike Luke’s account, Matthew skips directly ahead 28 years to the start of Jesus’ ministry.

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We are faced with a choice when it comes to the Messiah:

Isa 55:6-7  "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.  Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon."

As stated on a popular bumper sticker: "Wise men still seek Him" (2011)

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We are faced with a choice when it comes to the Messiah:

Isa 55:6-7  "Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.  Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon."

As stated on a popular bumper sticker: "Wise men still seek Him"  (2011)

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Most of us skip over these sections like Matthew 1:1-17 and they are rarely read in public.  And I’ve never met anyone who has memorized this passage or put it to music and led a congregation in singing it! t reminds me of the story of the man who was asked to write a review of the phone book.  His summary: “Great cast of characters. Weak plot.”

But skipping over the genealogy of Christ in Matthew 1:1-17 would be a mistake! (2010)

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