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Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105, ESV
The Bible reveals the truth about our lives and who God is.
Trust its truth and its source. Follow God!
Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.
Matthew 24:35, ESV
Scripture prophesied Christ. Christ prophesied His death and resurrection.
We can trust His promises. They are forever, and He is coming again.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness
2 Timothy 3:16, ESV
The Bible points us to Christ, helps us grow in Christ, and helps us lead others in and for Christ.
Trust the Word. Trust God.
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple
Psalm 19:7, ESV
God’s Word is what leads us to truth and shows us the fulfilled and yet-to-be fulfilled promises and prophecies of Christ and this world.
Trust in His Word. Trust in Him.
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.
Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling
Philippians 2:12, ESV
We show we are Christians when we regularly worship with other saints, we serve others out of love, and we strive to be more like Jesus.
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.
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:9, ESV
The world watches us to find hypocrisy. Younger Christians watch us to know what is okay.
Live a life honoring to Christ as He lives through us. Give everyone good reason to follow us as we follow Him, our good conduct reflecting Him.
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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