Matthew 5:19-48

Part 2

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and

teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”

Matt. 28:19-20, NIV

“Therefore anyone who * sets aside one of the least of these commands and

* teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven,

but whoever * practices and

* teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

Matt. 5:19, NIV

the Least and the Greatest

The Struggle

Whose commands?

Kingdom of HeavenLEAST

• Sets aside one of the least of these commands

• Teaches others to do the same

GREATEST

• Practices these commands

• Teaches these commands

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

Righteousness of the

Pharisees and teachers of the

law

Least

Greatest

“For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.”Matt. 5:20, NIV

What kind of righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees?

The Problem

The Problem

Law + No Spirit = Righteousness of the Pharisees

Law + Holy Spirit = God’s Righteousness???

This righteousness [of God] is given through faith in Jesus

Christ to all who believe.Romans 3:22, NIV

The Solution

The Solution

Law + No Spirit = Righteousness of the Pharisees

The Solution

Law + No Spirit = Righteousness of the Pharisees

Law + Holy Spirit = God’s Righteousness

The Solution

Law + No Spirit = Righteousness of the Pharisees

Law + Holy Spirit = God’s Righteousness

The Solution

Law + No Spirit = Righteousness of the Pharisees

Law + Holy Spirit = God’s Righteousness

Faith in Christ = God’s Righteousness

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

Righteousness of the

Pharisees and teachers of the

law

What kind of righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees?

“For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.”Matt. 5:20, NIV

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

Righteousness of the

Pharisees and teachers of the

law

“For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.”Matt. 5:20, NIV

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

Righteousness of the

Pharisees and teachers of the

law

Faith in Christ

“For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.”Matt. 5:20, NIV

Whose commands?

Whose commands?Moses

Whose commands?Moses Jesus

“You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and

anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.'

But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to

judgment.”Matt. 5:21-22a, NIV

Murder vs Anger

Adultery vs Lust

"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'

But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has

already committed adultery with her in his heart.”Matt. 5:27-28, NIV

With certificate vs On infidelity

"It has been said, 'Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a

certificate of divorce.' But I tell you that anyone who

divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to

become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman

commits adultery.”Matt. 5:31-32, NIV

Oaths vs No oaths

"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made

to the Lord.' But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne; or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by

Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.”

Matt. 5:33-35, NIV

Revenge vs Blessing

"You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.'

But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the

right cheek, turn to him the other also.”

Matt. 5:38-39, NIV

Hatred vs Love

"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'

But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to

rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”

Matt. 5:43-45, NIV

Old Terms vs New Terms

It was said I tell youDo not murder Do not be angry

Do not commit adultery Do not lustDivorce with certificate Divorce on infidelity

Keep your oaths Do not swearRevenge ok Don’t resist

Hate your enemy Love your enemy

Old Terms vs New Terms

It was said I tell youDo not murder Do not be angry

Do not commit adultery Do not lustDivorce with certificate Divorce on infidelity

Keep your oaths Do not swearRevenge ok Don’t resist

Hate your enemy Love your enemy

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Old Terms vs New Terms

It was said I tell youDo not murder Do not be angry

Do not commit adultery Do not lustDivorce with certificate Divorce on infidelity

Keep your oaths Do not swearRevenge ok Don’t resist

Hate your enemy Love your enemy

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Old Terms vs New Terms

It was said I tell youDo not murder Do not be angry

Do not commit adultery Do not lustDivorce with certificate Divorce on infidelity

Keep your oaths Do not swearRevenge ok Don’t resist

Hate your enemy Love your enemyREV

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We reserve the right, at our discretion, to revise these Terms and Conditions at any time and without prior notice, and such revision shall be

effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Terms and Conditions.

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Revised Terms

Through these verses we begin to see that the terms of the Mosaic Covenant appear to have been revised -- an indication that

it had become obsolete and that another Covenant was taking its place.

Revised Terms

Through these verses we begin to see that the terms of the Mosaic Covenant appear to have been revised -- an indication that

it had become obsolete and that another Covenant was taking its place.

Shift from the Old to the New

Shift from the Old to the NewShift from Moses to Jesus

Shift from the Old to the NewShift from Moses to Jesus

Shift from Law to Faith in Christ

Shift from the Old to the NewShift from Moses to Jesus

Shift from Law to Faith in ChristShift from the Commandments to “these Commands”

SERMON ON THE MOUNTBA

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