Matthew
Matthew 4:17-7:29
The Revolutionary Kingdom of Christ
Studies in ‘The Sermon on the Mount’
A: The Marks of Christ’s People (Matthew 4:17-5:11)
The Portrait of True Christianity according to the Lord Jesus Christ
People who belong to Christ’s Kingdom are people who:
Answer Christ’s Call - Matthew 4:17-22
2. Find Christ’s Grace 5:1-11 (esp v2-5)
3. Live Christ’s Mercy 5:1-11 (esp v6-10)
4. Share Christ’s Experience 5:10-12
B: The Mission of Christ’s People (Matthew 5:12-17)
The Purpose of True Christianity according to the Lord Jesus Christ
People who belong to Christ’s Kingdom are people who understand:
The Call to Mission - Matthew 5:17
2. The Culture of Mission - Matthew 5:13-16
3. The Commands for Mission - Matthew 5:17-20
C: The Manners of Christ’s People (Matthew 5:20-7:12)
The Practice of true Christianity according to the Lord Jesus Christ
People who belong to his Kingdom are people who share, like Jesus
True Kingdom Morality
They have Heavenly Relationships on earth now
An Earthly Relationship with Heaven - Matthew 5:20
2. Heavenly Relationships on Earth: Love - Matthew 5:21-26 & 43-48
3. Heavenly Relationships on Earth: Purity - Matthew 5:27-30 & 38-42
4. Heavenly Relationships on Earth: Faithfulness - Matthew 5:31-37
True Kingdom Mentality
They have Heavenly Realities in the heart now
Living with true Kingdom Perspective - Matthew 6:19-24
2. Understanding true Kingdom Piety - Matthew 6:1-18
3. Exercising true Kingdom Priorities - Matthew 6:25-7:12
D: The Message of Christ’s People (Matthew 7:12-29)
The Preaching of True Christianity according to the Lord Jesus Christ
People who belong to his Kingdom are people who proclaim, like Jesus:
A Stark Choice - Matthew 7:13-20
2. A Shocking Contrast - Mathew 7:21-23
3. A Solemn Warning - Matthew 7:24-29