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About fasting (Matthew 6:16-18) There is no general command for fasting in the Old Testament or New Testament. Some specific groups were…

Salvation! II Timothy 3:15 The story of the Old Testament Genesis 1:1, 27 God never gives dogs or trees moral commands. Man is unique in his…

Put on … love Colossians 3:14 Let us contemplate Divine love. We ought to just stop and think about God’s love! I John 4:10 I John 3:…

Introduction Galatians 1:1-5 Bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:1-10) Galatians 5:17 – Desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:15, 19-21, 2…

To be noticed by others (Matthew 6:1-18), continued Beware! Meaning Examples Repercussion No reward in heaven (Matthew 6:1). Consistency…

Introduction Romans 16:16 – These were groups “of Christ.” I Corinthians 1:2 Jesus was the authority Acts 11:20-26 Romans 6:3 – People were…

Put on … forgiveness Colossians 3:12-13 What is forgiveness? I John 1:9 The word forgiveness means “leave, abandon, or release.” The same…

Introduction Genesis 13:8-13; 19:1-13, 24-25 – Lot and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah God’s punishment (Genesis 19:24) They were…

Love your enemies (Matthew 5:43-48) Not just your neighbor Also your enemies – Romans 12:14-21 Reflects back on us Ephesians 5:1 Romans 5:…

Introduction The Lord’s church does not continue by succession. (A local church does not trace it’s history back to other local churches in…

Put on … the full armor of God Ephesians 6:10-17 – This is spiritual warfare. Our strength for the fight comes from God! Having girded your…

Review of last week Points of law – murder Adultery Divorce Taking of oaths On your honor (Matthew 5:33-37) Be known for telling the truth…

Introduction John 16:25 The Bible is 100% true, but not 100% literal. The Bible contains lots of figurative language. I Peter 5:…

Put on … good speech (continued) Keep your goal in mind: positive change Colossians 4:5-6 Ephesians 4:29 Our goal is to edify others. II…

What is gossip? Romans 1:29-30; II Corinthians 12:20; I timothy 3:11; 5:13; II Timothy 3:3; Titus 2:3 “whispering; secret detraction…

Beatitudes, continued Roots of murder (Matthew 5:21-26), continued Attitudes Progression: anger, contempt, hatred Murder’s mileposts I John…

Joshua 3-5 Remember God’s blessings Joshua 4:1-7, 23 – God instructed the Israelites to build a memorial to help them to remember how He…

Put on … purity (continued) Make no provision for the flesh (continued) Speech Genesis 39:7, 10; Proverbs 2:16; 5:3; 7:5, 21 Temptation and…

Introduction I John 2:4 Jesus is exclusive Luke 13:22-30 Matthew 7:13-14 – “Are there just a few who will be saved?” Jesus does not…

Review of last week Beatitudes Purity of heart Peacemakers Beatitudes, continued Persecution – rejoice (Matthew 5:10-12), continued We have…

If our purpose in life is to go to heaven, that is focusing on us instead of God and we won’t make it. Glorify God Psalms 86:12 Matthew 5:1…

Put on … good speech James 3:1-12 – Our words are incredibly important! Speech is responsible for regulating our relationships, forming our…

The basic, root structure of our relationship with God Leviticus 26:12 Genesis 17:7-9 – This relationship was part of the covenant with…

Review of last week Secular application? Those who hunger and thirst The merciful Beatitudes, continued Pure in heart – filled (Matthew 5:…

Introduction I Peter 5:8 John 8:44 The devil lies to deceive us! “You are all there is.” (Pressure to think that believing in God doesn’t…