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And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
Isaiah 6:8, ESV
The Word should change us. The call of the Lord should push us.
May we proclaim the change that comes through Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit.
I have started a small group series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). I am sharing my notes in case anyone else wants to use them with their group. [Reminder that these are only notes!]
Matthew 5:1-2:
Jesus wants to teach the crowds: Who are they? Jewish disciples: People who understand the
Scriptures (at least to a point). Notice from 7:28 the crowds still came along, but this teaching is for His disciples.
What does “blessed” mean?
Based on the first twelve verses, blessed means realizing our own wretchedness and need for a Savior. In other words, it is becoming/being a Christian.
What was discussed last time?
• Don’t worry.
• Trust God.
Matthew 7:1:
Cut and dry, right? Don’t judge.
Matthew 7:2-4:
DISCUSS!
Matthew 7:5-6:
Not hypocrisy, but helping from experience.
We are to judge with God’s standard (The Bible – literally “canon” = “standard” or “ruler”): we start with ourselves, then we help the world. (Matthew 28:18-20)
whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked.
1 John 2:6, ESV
Jesus lived a sacrificial life of service. May we walk humbly with grace, even when others are hostile, to shine the light of Christ.
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us
Ephesians 3:20, ESV
God’s Word empowers us to share the Gospel and be a part of changing lives for eternity.
Carry His Word in your heart and to the world, trusting Him to guide you.
I have started a small group series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). I am sharing my notes in case anyone else wants to use them with their group. [Reminder that these are only notes!]
Matthew 5:1-2:
Jesus wants to teach the crowds: Who are they? Jewish disciples: People who understand the
Scriptures (at least to a point). Notice from 7:28 the crowds still came along, but this teaching is for His disciples.
What does “blessed” mean?
Based on the first twelve verses, blessed means realizing our own wretchedness and need for a Savior. In other words, it is becoming/being a Christian.
What was discussed last time?
Matthew 6:25:
“Therefore …”: Jesus has been leading to a point in this chapter:
Since we are focusing on God:
Matthew 6:26-32:
We get a mini-lesson on why not to worry:
Matthew 6: 33-34:
We get the reminder that we trust God alone. And what does that look like?
I have started a small group series on Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). I am sharing my notes in case anyone else wants to use them with their group. [Reminder that these are only notes!]
Matthew 5:1-2:
Jesus wants to teach the crowds: Who are they? Jewish disciples: People who understand the
Scriptures (at least to a point). Notice from 7:28 the crowds still came along, but this teaching is for His disciples.
What does “blessed” mean?
Based on the first twelve verses, blessed means realizing our own wretchedness and need for a Savior. In other words, it is becoming/being a Christian.
What was discussed last time?
• Giving to the needy
• Love your neighbor as yourself
o We are serving Christ when we serve others.
Matthew 6:19-21:
But isn’t wealth a sign of blessing?
Matthew 6:22-24:
What is Jesus saying?
What does it look like to serve two masters?
Jesus always takes us deeper.
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Matthew 6:33, ESV
Our Lord wants to give us good things, but He wants us to give us our all. We find full satisfaction in God alone.
For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.”
Romans 1:17, ESV
The Gospel reveals the Faithful One who has made us righteous.
Place your faith in Jesus in all things, especially your salvation.
For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.
Romans 10:10, ESV
Do you believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God, who trashes away our sins?
Have you told others?
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”
John 11:25-26, ESV
Only in Christ do we have hope of eternal life, even if we die before His return, because He is Life and hope for resurrection.
Do you believe this?
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