The Authority of Jesus (Matt. 7:28-29)
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Romans 5:8: “but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
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Introduction
Introduction
Today we are going to reflect on all that Jesus has taught thus far and examine His authority as the Son of God.
Passage
Passage
English Standard Version Chapter 7
28 And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching,
29 for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.
Chapter 5
Chapter 5
The Beatitudes
God: blesses those who faithfully follow Him.
Us: Let’s follow Jesus no matter how hard life gets.
Salt and Light
God: wants us to point others to Him.
Us: Let’s do good things to show others how Jesus changed our lives.
Christ Came to Fulfill the Law
God: sent Jesus to live a perfect life, die for our sins, and rise again.
Us: Let’s trust in Jesus instead of being a “good person” for eternal life.
Anger
God: judges our heart and desires for His children to get along.
Us: Let’s forgive others quickly and seek forgiveness for our anger.
Lust
God: knows our wicked thoughts and wants us to flee from sin.
Us: Let’s be happy with what we have and not desire what’s not ours.
Divorce
God: created marriage to be a lifelong union between a husband & wife.
Us: Let’s marry for life and be faithful to our (future) spouse & God.
Oaths
God: owns everything and does not want us wrongly making oaths.
Us: Let’s not make promises but simply say “yes” or “no”.
Retaliation
God: is the only Judge and He judges fairly.
Us: Let’s not seek revenge or to “get even” with anyone.
Love Your Enemies
God: loved His enemies (us) while we were still sinners.
Us: Let’s share God’s love by loving those we do not like.
Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Give to the Needy
God: deserves all our praises and rewards those who secretly give.
Us: Let’s not brag when we do good for others.
The Lord’s Prayer
God: loves to hear our prayers and listens to those genuinely ask Him.
Us: Let’s be committed to praying to God everyday.
Fasting
God: wants us to turn to Him in sorrow and rewards those who seek Him.
Us: Let’s go to God when we are sad and not seek attention from others.
Lay Up Treasures in Heaven
God: is eternal and wants His children to know about Him.
Us: Let’s not waste our time on material things, but share God with others.
Do Not Be Anxious
God: provides for our every need.
Us: Let’s give our worries to God through prayer and trust in Him.
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Judging Others
God: is a holy and righteous judge.
Us: Let’s make sure we are not living in sin before we point out sin to others.
Ask, and it Will Be Given
God: loves to give to His children.
Us: Let’s ask God for what we need by praying.
The Golden Rule
God: commands us to love others and follow Jesus through the narrow gate.
Us: Let’s love God and love people!
A Tree and Its Fruit
God: knows who truly loves Him by the way they treat others.
Us: Let’s bear good fruit for God by telling others about Him.
I Never Knew You
God: will reject those who do not have a relationship with Jesus.
Us: Let’s examine our hearts and devote ourselves to truly following Jesus.
Build Your House on the Rock
God: protects those who love His Son.
Us: Let’s build our lives on who Jesus is and what He has done.
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New Memory Verse
Romans 10:9: “because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
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