LAST WEEK - FEB. 7th, 2016
We had a great Sunday with different breakfast dishes. Everything was terrific!
We continued with our study from the "Sermon on the Mount."
Our lesson was focused on the scripture of Matthew 5:21-26
We continued with our study from the "Sermon on the Mount."
Our lesson was focused on the scripture of Matthew 5:21-26
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
Mrs. Pat will continue the study as we focus on Matthew 5:27-32.
The title of our lesson is "Distinct in My Relationships."
The Setting for This Week's Lesson
1.
Jesus’ longest
recorded sermon, the Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5—7),
a.
Details given to
kingdom citizens, Christians, how we should live—
b.
We should be
distinct, living above the norms of the world.
2. Jesus began this
Sermon by listing actions and attitudes that are blessed by God
and that cause us to be distinctive in our character (the Beatitudes,
5:3-12).
3. He continued by commanding
His followers to make their influence count for what matters, making
them distinct in their influence (v. 13-20).
4. Jesus concluded
this section by stressing that the “greater righteousness” of
those who follow Him should surpass that of the scribes and Pharisees (v. 20).
5. In Matthew 5:21-48 Jesus explained that
“greater righteousness” by citing six examples from the
Law and showing what God intended those laws to do so that a person could “be perfect, even as your heavenly Father
is perfect” (v. 48).
a.
Murder (v. 21)
b.
Adultery (v. 27-30)
c.
Divorce (v. 31-32)
d.
Oaths (v. 33-37)
e.
Retaliation (v. 38-42)
f.
Love & Hate (v. 43-48)
6. In the first of these examples, Jesus
taught believers to take the lead in resolving conflict, making them
distinct from the world by their approach to conflict (v. 21-26).
7. This week’s study deals with verse
27-32, in which Jesus commanded Christians to hold on to sexual and marriage purity
at all costs so that they would be distinct in their relationships.
