discipleshift (part 2)
DESCRIPTION
A study on Matthew 5:19-48 showing how Jesus revised the terms of the covenant, making the Old Covenant obsolete and presenting the terms of the New Covenant. "These commands" refer to Jesus' commands in the Sermon on the Mount and not to the laws of the Old Covenant.TRANSCRIPT
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
EXPA
ND
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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
LIM
ITED
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.
FIN
E PR
INT
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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