Jeremiah 37-38

Always Value the Importance of Truth

Matthew 5:33-37

1. The RATIONALE of Insincere Oaths

What it DOES NOT extend to:

Matthew 5:33

● Oaths Taken in Court

Matthew 26:63-64

● Oaths Taken on Solemn Occasions

What it DOES extend to:

● Irreverent appeals

Matthew 5:34-36

● Pretended Promises

● Unnecessary Confirmations

Matthew 5:37

2. The REASONS of Insincere Oaths

a. They Are Evil In Their ROOT Matt. 5:37

● They Come from a DISAGREEABLE spirit

1 kings 19:2

● The Come From a DISREGARD of truth

Proverbs 12:22

1 Timothy 4:1-2

b. They’re Evil In Their RESULT

● They Cheapen The Truth

Matt. 5:37

Ex-Jesus before Pontius Pilot

John 17:17

● They Belittle God

CONCLUSION

What Difference Does The Devaluing Of Truth Make In Our Lives?

● It Encourages Immorality

● It Discourages Evangelism

John 14:6

● It Promotes Persecution

Jeremiah 35

Helpful Definitions:

“Principle”— A Bible truth we live by

“Conviction” — A personal belief based on the Biblical principle

“Standard” — A guideline which helps us keep our conviction

Rechabite Family Legacy Observations:

1. The Rechabite Legacy began with one person who honored the Biblical path in his own heart and life

2. The Rechabite Legacy launched because a strong leader created standards for himself and his family

3. The Rechabite Legacy was established because a strong leader made the standards known to the next generation

4. The Rechabite Legacy continued because the successors were humble and wise enough to embrace it

5. The Rechabite Legacy endured because the successors were reasonable about their standards

6. The Rechabite Legacy was strong because they encouraged each other to withstand the pressure to compromise

7. The Rechabite Legacy was blessed by God

Commit Yourself to the Permanence of the Sacred Institution of Marriage

Matthew 5:31-32

3 Important Truths Concerning Mankind’s Oldest Institution

1. The EXCELLENCE of Marriage

Matthew 5:31, 19:3-7

God’s Excellent Plan for Marriage and Three Key Verbs

a. Leave

Matthew 19:5; Malachi 4:6, 2:13-16

b. Cleave

Matthew 19:5

c. Be

Matthew 19:5; Romans 7:2

2. The EXPENSE of Marriage

Matthew 5:31-32; Ephesians 5:25

3. The EXCEPTION in Marriage

Matthew 5:32; Galatians 6:1

2 Clarifications

1. The Case of Abandonment

1 Corinthians 7:15

2. The Right to Remarry

1 Corinthians 7:15; 1 John 1:7; John 8:10-11

Jeremiah 32

The Prayer of a Puzzled Prophet:

1. A Deep Cry of the Soul (32:17)

2. A Reverence for God’s Omnipotence (32:17)

3. A Praise of God’s Love, Justice, and Omniscience (32:18-19)

4. A Review of God’s Past Deliverance (32:20-23)

5. A Presentation of the Current Facts (32:24-25)

Heart Adultery is Just as Destructive as Actual Adultery

Matthew 5:27-30

1. The Command EXPRESSED

Matthew 5:27

● A Full Understanding

Matthew 5:27

4 Types of Adultery

● Emotional

Proverbs 22:14

○ Spiritual

Jeremiah 3:8

○ Mental

2 Peter 2:14

○ Actual

● A False Undertaking

Matthew 5:27

John 8:44

Luke 18:11

2. The Command EXPLAINED

Matthew 5:28

Deuteronomy 6:5

○ The real problem is lust

James 1:15

○ The real penalty is looking

Matthew 5:28

Genesis 39:7

3. The Command EXEMPLIFIED

Jesus’ Three Steps to Moral Purity

● Get severe

Matthew 5:29-30

Philippians 4:13

● Get Started

Matthew 5:29

1 Corinthians 9:27

○ Be careful of your company

○ Be careful of your cravings

● Get serious

Matthew 5:29

Isaiah 30:10

Hebrews 11:25

Isaiah 55:7

Jeremiah 31

The Coming Kingdom

• A Loving Relationship (1-3)

• A Prosperous Rebuilding (4-6)

• A Praise-Filled Homecoming (7-9)

• A Forever Joy (10-14)

• A Supernatural Comfort (15-17)

• A Humble Returning (18-20)

• A Societal Peace (21-25)

• A Complete Reset (27-30)

• A New Covenant (31-34)

• A Timeless Guarantee (35-37)

• A Literal City (38-40)

Matthew 16:13-19

5 Parts to Jesus’ Church

I. The Foundation of the Church

Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:11

II. The FORMATION of the Church

Matthew 16:18

III. The FELLOWSHIP of the Church

Matthew 16:18, 18:20

IV. The FUTURE of the Church

Matthew 16:18

V. The FUNCTION of the Church

Matthew 16:19; Acts 16:31

6 keys of strong church

1. A Spirit-Directed Leadership

Revelation 2:7

2. A Bible-Based Message

Acts 17:11

3. A Prayer-Emphasized Ministry

Ephesians 6:18

Why is Prayer so important for the church?

a. Because there is a devil

b. Because there is a demand – James 4:2

4. A Christ-Packed Worship

1 Chronicles 16:29

5. A Free-Handed Giving

Matthew 10:8

6. A Strategically Organized Goal

Philippians 1:1

Our Godly Goals: (Long-term)

● Expanded “supported” and “sent” missionaries

● Radio (Broadcast, Internet, Satellite)

● TV Ministry

● Growing Podcast Audience

● Saturated Direct Mail Ministry

● Strong Online Presence

Our Godly Goals: (Legacy)

● Expanded Property Footprint

Join with us to:

➔ Befriend the Church

➔ Attend the Church

➔ Defend the Church

➔ Commend the Church

➔ Extend the Church

Jeremiah 29

All Murder, Directly or Indirectly, Is Immoral

John 7:24; Proverbs 16:2; Matthew 5:21-26

2 Mistakes in Interpreting God’s Law Against Murder

1. That this law was only external

Matthew 5:21; Exodus 20:13; Genesis 9:6; Romans 7:7,14

2. That this law was only municipal

Matthew 5:21

2 Warnings Christ Gives About Murder

1. Rash Anger is Heart Murder

5:22

a. When it is unfounded

5:22; Acts 17:26; Psalm 7:10-11

b. When it is uncharitable

Romans 12:19

c. When it is unhinged

Matthew 15:19

2. Rash Anger is Tongue-Murder

5:22

a. “Raca” is a scornful word, and comes from pride

Proverbs 21:24

b. “Fool” is a spiteful word, and comes from hatred

5:22

Matthew 23:17, 25:8

2 Reasons For Keeping Your Heart Right with Both God and Man

1. For the quality of your spiritual life

5:23-24

a. Because part of worship is serious self-examination

23-24

Mark 11:25

b. Because nothing pleases God which comes from a heart of malice

5:24

1 Timothy 2:8

c. Because Obedience is better than sacrifice

5:24

1 Samuel 15:22

2. For the safety of your temporal life

a. Because we expose our family and future to harm

25:26

Proverbs 6:11-12,3

b. Because after death, it’ll be too late

5:26

Revelation 6:16-17