July 26th Sermon podcast

Righteous Relationships

Matthew 5:21-26

 

What does an exposition on murder have to do with me?

The Traditional Teaching of the Law Regarding Murder (V. 21)

Exodus 20:13

 

The Prevailing Teaching of Christ Regarding Murder (V. 22)

John 2:13-22  Mark 3:5 Matthew 23:17  1 Peter 2:23 Psalm 14:1

 

So What?

Has Christ's radical righteousness truly penetrated our relationships with others?

Living Out Christ's Teaching (Vv. 23-26)

Example #1: Concerning Worship (Vv. 23, 24)

Psalm 66:18 1 Peter 3:7

 

Example #2: A Legal Situation (Vv. 25, 26)

Matthew 18:34-35  Mark 11:25

 

So What?

Let us live as truly righteous people so that others will see the radical righteousness of Christ and be drawn to Him.