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Resurrection Hope

The cross of Jesus Christ is the greatest paradox in Scripture. Because it is so difficult to grasp, it is often described as a stumbling block to the faith of some and foolishness to others. Yet, for others, who behold the cross with the eyes of faith, our encounter with the crucified Jesus is the turning point and the foundation of our faith. Theme: Jesus’ trial, execution, and burial were paradoxical because His mission was paradoxical - to live for and to die in place of wretched sinners, like you and me! 1. The Servant’s Trial - 53:7 2. The Servant's Execution - 53:8 3. The Servant's Burial - 53:9

The Paradox of Good Friday

Love Like the Father: Loving and Praying for Your Enemies

In this section, Jesus turns to another very twisted and warped area of scribal interpretation, addressing two laws, of vows and retaliation. Our speech and our actions. And just like the previous two, this one will cut deep to expose our hearts. On the surface, the issues Jesus raises don't seem to address the folks living in 2021. But Jesus' principles are much deeper than they initially seem. Theme: As kingdom citizens, we make much of Jesus by speaking truthfully and serving sacrificially. 1. As Kingdom Citizens, Speak Truthfully to One Another (33-37) 2. As Kingdom Citizens, Serve Sacrificially One Another (38-42)

Frankly Speaking, Go The Extra Mile

God created us as sexual beings to enjoy intimate relationships in the covenant of marriage for the glory of God. Sin, however, perverted everything. But our sexuality matters a great deal to God! The 10 commandments stress that importance. And Jesus stresses its importance for us today. As we study this text, my prayer is that we listen intently, and as the Spirit exposes our hearts, we do not hide, we do not run, we do not resist the mirror. Instead, in humility, we must look to Jesus for grace and restoration. When it comes to the 7th commandment (sexual purity), 1. The Crime is More Severe Than You Think (27-28, 31) 2. The Cause is Much Deeper Than You Believe (28-30) 3. The Consequence is More Damning Than You Anticipate (31-32, 29-30) 4. The Call is More Radical Than You Expect (29-30)

Radical Purity

When it comes to the 6th commandment, it's not enough that we have not physically taken the life of another. God's intention is that we do nothing, or say nothing, or think nothing, or even wish nothing, that in any sense defraud another human created in the image of God. In fact, the intent of the 6th commandment is love! To do otherwise is to commit a "heart-murder". 1. Understand the Matter of “Heart-Murder” (21-22) 2. Resolve the Matter of “Heart-Murder” (23-26)

Murder Management?

Theme: By preaching the Law, Jesus makes it clear: apart from Him, no one has a shot of entering the Kingdom of Heaven. 1. The Fulfillment of the Law: Christ successfully fulfilled the whole Law for us because only He could (17-18) 2. The Failure of the Law: Apart from Christ we have miserably failed at the Law (19-20) 3. The Function of the Law: By believing in Christ we are covered in His righteousness and now function under the Law of Christ (Gal. 6:2)

What's Law Got to Do with It?

One of the greatest problems that we have in the Christian church is not realizing who we really are. And because of that, we have neglected to take our Christian responsibilities seriously. This, I believe, is the heart of verses 13-16. The crowds were looking at Jesus. Now Jesus was beginning to look at His disciples. Have you ever ever wondered why Jesus allows you to live today? How often do you think about His purposes for you? Because His purposes must shape our purposes. In these verses, Jesus describes the nature and purpose of discipleship. Theme: Disciples of Christ must display Christ so that a hostile world might glorify the Father! 1. As Salt, Christ’s Disciples Maintain A Distinct Identity (13) 2. As Light, Christ’s Disciples Reflect the Light of Christ (14-15) 3. Therefore, Christ’s Disciples, Be What Y'all Are (16)

Salt & Light: The Nature and Purpose of Discipleship

The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ inaugural address in which He lays out His vision of life in the kingdom of heaven. This sermon is all about Jesus and why we must submit to him! Beginning with the beatitudes, He announces that only the humble and merciful are blessed and approved by God! It is not the courageous, the wise, the temperate, the intelligent, or the attractive that are blessed. According to Jesus, the blessed life in His kingdom is enjoyed by the poor, sad, lowly, hungry, and mistreated! Theme: The blessed life in Christ’s Kingdom is expressed by humility towards God, mercy towards men, which triggers opposition from the world. 1. Kingdom Citizens Walk Humbly Before God (1-6) 2. Kingdom Citizens Act Mercifully Towards Men (7-9) 3. Kingdom Citizens Trigger Opposition From the Outsiders (10-12)

Beatitudes: Whom Does the King Approve?

Imitating Christ in a World Filled with Suffering

Theme: The goal of following Jesus is to become like Jesus Himself 1. Settle among Sinners (12-16) 2. Speak to Sinners (17) 3. Summon Sinners (18-22) 4. Sympathise with Sinners (23-25)

Follow the King

Trials and temptations are part of our lives because of the state of our being and the reality of the presence of sin. Because we’re sinful on the inside and we live in a world marred with sin which lies in the power of the evil one, we are constantly being tested or tempted, depending on the outcome. So this episode in the life of Christ, gives us great hope in our predicament, primarily because the Son singlehandedly overcame the devil, but also because we can learn from Jesus how to prevail in our own trials. 1. Prioritize Obedience over Instant Gratification - 4:1-4 2. Prioritize Humility Over Presumption - 4:5-7 3. Prioritize Faithfulness over Ease - 4:8-11

Tempted, Yet Without Sin

1. King Jesus is the Mighty God who Saves and Judges - 3:11-12 2. King Jesus is the Anointed Servant who Suffers and Instructs - 3:13-16 3. King Jesus is the Beloved Son who Delights the Father - 3:17

The Coronation of the King

What is the most glorious reality of Christ taking on flesh? It is this: God has come to dwell with us (Matt 1:21-23)! Now that the King is born, God sends a man out to preach in the wilderness to prepare his people to welcome the King. Preparation for people meant - repentance! This morning, we will look at 4 aspects of repentance which John emphasized in preparing the way for Jesus. 1. The Message of Repentance - 3:1-3 2. The Sign of Repentance - 3:4-6 3. The Fruit of Repentance - 3:7-9 4. The Urgency of Repentance - 3:10

The Herald of the King

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