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We exist to display God's glory, declare God's truth, delight in God's Son, and disciple God's people
Matthew 22:34-40
First Week – Trap #1 (Political)
Last Week – Trap #2 (Theological)
Trap #3 – The Greatest Commandment (Legal)
. Gracious invitations to the same people seeking to kill Him.
. The very essence of what it means to be a Christian.
1. The Question That Challenges Jesus – Vs. 34-36
. Pharisee – A lawyer and professional scholar of the Law (Scribe)
. . Mark 12:32-34 – He was close and sincere, but still testing Jesus – Mark 12:35
. . The Pharisees loved to debate this question
. Proverbs 3:5-6, Habakkuk 2:4
. . Matthew 23:23 – Weighty vs. lighter
2. The Answer That Summarizes the Law – Vs. 37-40
.A. A. Love the Lord – Vs. 37-38
. . Deuteronomy 6:5, Leviticus 19:18, John 14:15
. . Complete allegiance, total devotion
. . . Defines the greatest sin – not loving God with the fullness of your being
. . . This is not radical. It is normal Christianity
. . . Revelation 2:4-5 – Solution: Remember, Repent, Return
. B. Love your neighbor
. . . This is a natural outflow of the love of God
. . . Galatians 5:14, James 2:8, 1 John 3:16-17, 4:8
. . . Who is my neighbor? Every single person you come in contact with – Luke 10:29
. . . Matthew 5:44, Colossians 3:14
Every single failure of God’s Law is a failure to love
Realize Who He is
1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Biblical Love – 1 Corinthians 13:6, 1 Timothy 1:5, Mark 10:45, Romans 5:8, 5-6, John 13:34-35
Three Life Changing Results of the Believer’s Salvation in Jesus Christ
1. The Believer’s Reciprocal Love Among The Heart – Vs. 22
. Ezekiel 36:26-37, John 14:23
. A. Phileo – Brotherly Love – Romans 12:9-13, 2 Corinthians 6:6, Ephesians 4:32
. B. Agape – Christ’s Love – Philippians 2:8, Matthew 26:36-46, Acts 12:12
. C. Genuine Love – 1 Corinthians 3:13
2. The Believer’s Regenerated Life Through The Living & Enduring Word of God – Vs. 23-29
. John 3:3, Ephesians 2:4-5, Romans 10:17
3. The Believer’s Renewed Longing For The Spiritual Nourishment of the Word – Vs. 2:1-3
. Psalm 119:159-160
Matthew 9:35-38
Four Demonstrations Of Christ’s Tender Heart For People
. 1. The Commitment Of Christ To God’s Mission – Vs. 35
. cf: Matthew 4:23 – ‘Inclusio’ (bookends)
. Powerful Words (Chapters 5-7) and Powerful Works (Chapters 8-9)
. 2. The Compassion Of Christ For Distressed People – Vs. 36
. Only used of Christ in the New Testament – Matthew 14:14, 15:32, 20:34
. The Jewish Leaders – Ezekiel 34
. 3. The Concern Of Christ For Faithful Laborers – Vs. 37
. 4. The Call of Christ To Evangelistic Prayer – Vs. 38
Malachi 1:1-14
I. God’s Love For Us Demonstrated By Action – Vss 1-5
. A. By His Electing Grace – Vss 2-3
. . . Deuteronomy 7:6-7, 10:14; Amos 3:2, 1 Peter 1:2
. B. By His Protective Care – Vss 3-4
. C. By His Coming Judgment and Promises – Vs. 5
II. Our Love For God Demonstrated By Action – Vss 6-14
. A. By Honoring God – Vss 6-7
. . Deuteronomy 21:18-21, 32:6; Proverbs 3:6
. B. By Our Worship of God – Vss 7-12
. C. By Our Attitude and Service of God – Vss 13-14
1 Thessalonians 2:17-2:13
Four Desires All Believers Should Have
1. A Desire To Be With One Another
. A. Because We Care – Vs. 17
. B. Because We Know Our Enemy Does Not Want Us Together – Vs. 18
. . 1 Peter 5:8, 1 John 2:16
. C. Because It Brings Joy – Vss. 19-21
2. A Desire To Strengthen And Encourage One Another
. A. Even If It Costs Something – Vss. 1-2
. B. To Build Up One Another In Faith – Vs. 3
. C. To Persevere Through Trials – Vss. 4-5
3. A Desire To Rejoice In One Another’s Faith – Vs. 6
. . Philippians 1:14
4. A Desire To Pray For One Another
. A. Prayer For Increasing Love – Vs. 12
. B. Prayer For Growth In Sanctification – Vs. 13
Matthew 5:43-48 . You have heard it said . . . Evidence #1Evidence #2Evidence #-3Evidence #4Evidence #5 Jesus said many hard things: some were hard to understand. others hard to do. …
Proverbs 6:12-19. God is the standard for love. 1 John 4:7-8, 16; John 3:16, Romans 5:8Because God is love, He hates those things that are contrary to His willGod Hates:. Wicked People: Romans 9:13, Psalm 5:5, 11:5;…
Galatians 5:13-26 About anxiety in the current situation: Matthew 8:26-27, Philippians: 4:6-7 Conflict is the sin of self-worship James 4:4, Romans 1:18 How to handle conflict 1. Walk In Love – Vs. 13-14 2. Walk By The Spirit – Vs. 15-16 3. Walk In Humility – Vs. 26 . James 4:1-10
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8#23 - A Vengeful Reluctance - Vs. 19 Leave room for the wrath of God. Reasons we can't retaliate: 1. God has not given us the authority - Psalm 94:1, Proverbs 20:22, Nahum 1:2 2. God has not given us the ability - 1 Samuel 24:6-12, 26:9-11#24…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7#20 - An Evil Avoidance - vs. 17-18 NEVER - Absolutely no one ever!! Matthew 5:11, John 15:18-19, 16:33; 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12 Exodus 21:12, Leviticus 24:17-20 A. The punishment is not to be too severe, it must fit the crime B. The community is to administer…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 617. An Impartial Attitude - Continued As Christians we should be easy to get along with - Psalm 133:1 Anatomy of division within the church A. Hurt - Sows a seed of discord B. Bitterness - Dwelling on the issue C. Rationalization D. Avoidance E. Collaboration - Mustering support for yourself…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 514. A Friendly Response - vs. 14 Expect opposition if you follow Christ Matthew 10:23, John 15:18-21, 2 Timothy 3:12, 1 Peter 4:12-13, Matthew 5:38-45, 1 Peter 2:21-2315. A Joyful Collaboration - vs. 15a 1 Corinthians 12:2616. A Sympathetic Compassion - vs. 15b Can you look outside your own struggles to see that…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 411. A prayerful Devotion - vs. 12 A. Why we neglect prayer * We think we don't have time * Lazyness * We don't think it's important * Discouragement * Self-confidence B. Prayer is as important to our spiritual life as breathing to our physical life Colossians 4:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Acts 1:16, 2:42, 6:4; Luke…
Part 1 Part 2 Part 38. A Servant's Heart - vs. 11 Romans 12:1, 1 Thessalonians 9:1, Psalm 100:1-2, Joshua 24:15, Hebrews 12:289. A Joyful Hope - vs. 12 Before Christ - no hope Ephesians 2:12 Biblical hope - Is not tied to the present, but on the future and what God has promised. Romans 5:1-5, 8:18-25, 15:4, 13; 1 Peter 1:3-4,610. A…
The Gospel is meant to impact your relationships Part 1 – A Sincere LovePart 2 – A Holy Hatred – A Righteous Affirmation Part 3 4. A Brotherly Affection – vs. 101 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 John 2:7, 3:10, 4:7-13, 20-215. A Preferential Treatment – vs. 10Take the lead to be the first one to give up your preferences and outdo one another…
Part 1 – A Sincere Love Part 22. A Holy Hatred – vs. 91 Thessalonians 5:15-22, Ephesians 5:1, Romans 13:11-14What God hates:A. Idolatry – Deuteronomy 7:25, Jeremiah 44:2-4, Ezekiel 14B. Sexual Immorality – Leviticus 18:22, 23; 22:5, Malachi 2:16, Ephesians 5:5C. Injustice – Proverbs 6:16-17, 17:15D. Deceit – Proverbs 6:16-17, Zechariah 8:17E. Pride – Proverbs 6:16, 8:13, 16:5F. Evil thoughts – Proverbs…
Romans 12: 9-21 Your love is a test case of how deep the gospel has penetrated your life. If you are in Christ it should manifest in every area of life. 1. God – Upward 2. Fellow Believers – Inward 3. Unbelievers – Outward Colossians 3:12-14, Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8Indicators:A. A sincere love – A love that cares…