VerseD: Isaiah 40:8
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.
Isaiah 40:8, ESV
This world will not last forever, but the eternal truth of God’s Word will never fade or disappear. Trust God.
a simple man of God
Hopefully making theology simpler to understand! (2 Corinthians 1:12)
Sermon on the Mount study notes: Matthew 6:25-34
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!]
Sermon on the Mount – Part 11
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?
- Where we store our riches
- Inner darkness vs. light
- Is our focus on the Kingdom or ourselves?
- Are we listening to/teaching selfish, worldly teachings?
- We can’t serve two masters.
Matthew 6:25:
“Therefore …”: Jesus has been leading to a point in this chapter:
- We give to those in need
- We fast and pray
- We do it all to focus on God and His Kingdom
Since we are focusing on God:
- Why should we worry?
- Food
- Water
- Clothes
Matthew 6:26-32:
We get a mini-lesson on why not to worry:
- Birds of the air
- Psalm 147:9 (see vv. 7-11)
- Job 38:41
- Solomon and flowers
- If these can be clothed so beautifully, yet …
- Isaiah 40:8, 61:10-11
- We are reminded that nothing in this world lasts, so we should trust what God says.
- 2 Peter 3:9-13
- This all reminds us that such as the Prosperity Gospel is false
- Isaiah 40:8, 61:10-11
Matthew 6: 33-34:
We get the reminder that we trust God alone. And what does that look like?
- Philippians 4:4-7
- 1 Peter 5:5-11
VerseD: Psalm 119:105
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!
This Sunday at Church: Pray for the 340 Million Global Christians in Harm’s Way
“Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.” (Hebrews 13:3, ESV)
Daniel
For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Pray for the 340 Million Global Christians in Harm’s Way.
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VerseD: Matthew 24:35
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.
VerseD: 2 Timothy 3:16
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.
VerseD: Psalm 19:7
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.
Can There be a Wrong Way to Preach Christ in the Old Testament?
About how I would have handled the text, too.
Daniel
I believe we should preach Christ. I believe when we preach the Old Testament we should preach to our congregation about Jesus. But there can be a right and wrong way to go about it. I know over the years there’s some people I talk to that make it where one can do no wrong when they preach Christ from an Old Testament passage. But I think it is possible that we preach Christ and also preach in a way that respect the historical grammatical and authorial intent of a passage. And a extension of that belief is that there is the possibility of preaching Christ yet done in a way that does not respect the historical-grammatical detail and authorial intent of a passage. As an expository preacher I want to glorify God when I preach the Old Testament by pointing to Christ yet also glorify God with carefully…
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VerseD: Psalm 42:11
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.
Psalm 42:11, ESV
The worries of this world drag us down, but our God is our greatest hope and strength. Trust the promises of Scripture, and hope in our Lord.
Sermon on the Mount study notes – Matthew 6:19-24
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!]
Sermon on the Mount – Part 10
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?
- As usual, what is our focus?
- 1 Timothy 6:1-10
- Why vv. 1-2?
- Be good servants – good employees!
- Be good masters – good managers!
- Don’t just focus on the money of work, rather doing the best work (as for the Lord – Colossians 3:23)
- False teachers focus on money and lustful, covetous, earthly desires.
- It is the love of money that leads to so many problems.
- Why vv. 1-2?
Matthew 6:22-24:
What is Jesus saying?
- How do we view the world and Scripture?
- With Holy Spirit-eyes or worldly eyes?
- Mark 7:14-23
- The darkness comes from our sinful desires
What does it look like to serve two masters?
- Matthew 12:22-32,43-45
- How many teachers, preachers, prophets(?), apostles(?) claim to be casting out demons and performing healings in the name of Jesus without the full gospel or for money?
- Many of these people say it is demanded we speak in tongues and heal, and even claim to be super-apostles, all while claiming to regularly visit heaven and speak with angels as they bind and rebuke demons.
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-15
- 2 Peter 2:17-22 (paraphrase vv.10-16)
Jesus always takes us deeper.
- It’s not just about money and budgeting and not merely seeking money as an idol.
- Beware the false teachers and false christs (anointed ones) who only want your money – or being one of those yourself!
a simple man of God
Do we truly love the Lord our God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strengths? Maybe I can help with the mind part, at least! This is Daniel M. Klem, apparent poet, reluctant yet passionate Disciple (Peter?), and foolish man attempting to understand theology!
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