Matthew 5
A study of the book of Matthew
Love Your Enemies (pt 2) – Matthew 5:43-48
Why are Christians to love our enemies? Do good to those who hate us? Bless those who curse us? Pray for those who persecute us? Two reasons.
“Love Your Enemies” (Matthew 5:43-48)
Why should we love our enemies when the “right” thing to do is hate them?
“You have heard that it was said…” – An Eye for an Eye (Matthew 5:38-42)
This is radical Christianity…and it is impossible to do unless you are in regular fellowship with the Lord. Nevertheless, every authentic believer is called to not to bear a grudge, nor to be spiteful, vengeful, retaliatory or defensive.
“You have heard that it was said…” – Oaths: Just Say No (Matthew 5: 33-37)
In this shocking message, Jesus teaches how to swear and curse God’s way. (Not for the faint of heart or prudish.)
“You have heard that it was said…” – The Permanence of Marriage (Matthew 5:31-32)
There are only two biblical reasons to divorce despite what our country’s laws say. And the only legitimate marriage is between a man and a woman only. In this message, you will have the opportunity to recite your wedding vows again and learn the biblical roles for each partner in a biblical, God-honoring marriage.
“You have heard that it was said…” – Adultery in the Heart (Matthew 5:27-30)
Why would Jesus say that adultery starts in the heart? How has this sin pervaded American society and why are we to pluck out our eye and cut off our hand to get rid of it?
“You have heard that it was said…” – Murder in the Heart (Matthew 5:21-26)
Believe it or not, we are all murderers. Jesus said so. Now what do we do? Only one thing….
The Sermon on the Mount: Rewind/Fast Forward (Matthew 5:1-20)
A quick verse-by-verse review of the sermon St. Augustine called “the perfect standard of the Christian life.” I briefly explain each passage, then ask a question for you to consider about how you are doing in living for Jesus.