SOME NOTES INTRODUCTORY TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FOR WHOM IS THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT INTENDED? Jesus laced this message with open declarations and not-too-hidden suggestions of His absolute authority and deity. He promised blessings, breathed warnings and encouraged faith. all on the basis of Who... [ Continue Reading ]
CHAPTER FIVE Section 11. JESUS PREACHES THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (Parallels: Mark 3:13-19 a; Luke 6:12-49) TEXT: 5:1, 2 1. And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying, THOUGHT QUE... [ Continue Reading ]
A. THE CHARACTER AND BLESSINGS OF THE WISE AND GODLY MAN (Parallel: Luke 6:20-26) TEXT: 5:3-12 3. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6.... [ Continue Reading ]
B. THE MISSION OF THE WISE AND GODLY MAN TEXT: 5:13-16 13. Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men. 14. Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill c... [ Continue Reading ]
C. THE RELATION OF THE WISE AND GODLY MAN TO THE LAW (Matthew 5:17-48) 1. HIS ATTITUDE TOWARD THE STANDARD, TEXT: 5:17-20 17. Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil. 18. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or o... [ Continue Reading ]
C. THE WISE AND GODLY MAN IN RELATION TO THE LAW 2. HIS ATTITUDE TOWARD ANGER OR HATE, TEXT: 5:21-26 21. Ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgement: 22. but I say unto you, that every one who is angry with his... [ Continue Reading ]
C. THE RELATION OF THE WISE AND GODLY MAN TO THE LAW 3. HIS ATTITUDE TOWARD LUST. TEXT: 5:27-32 27. Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 28. but I say unto you, that every one that looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.... [ Continue Reading ]
C. THE WISE AND GODLY MAN IN RELATION TO THE LAW 4. HIS ATTITUDE TOWARD TRUTH. TEXT: 5:33- 37 33. Again, ye have heard that it was said to them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: 34. but I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by the heaven,... [ Continue Reading ]
C. THE WISE AND GODLY MAN IN RELATION TO THE LAW 5. HIS ATTITUDE TOWARD PERSONAL VINDICATION. (Parallel: Luke 6:27-31) TEXT: 5:38-42 38. Ye have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: 39. but I say unto you, Resist not him that is evil: but whosoever smiteth thee on t... [ Continue Reading ]
C. THE WISE AND GODLY MAN IN RELATION TO THE LAW 6. HIS ATTITUDE TOWARD PERFECT love. (Parallel Luke 6:32-36) TEXT: 5:43-48 43. Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy: 44. but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; 45.... [ Continue Reading ]