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Matthew 5:21-24

1 Cor 11:26 For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. 1 Cor 11:27-29 Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. 28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. 29 For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body.

Sunday, September 27, 2015

A time of Transition was coming to the people of Israel A time of Transition was coming to the people of Israel. Many of them did not understand what God was saying through the Prophet Jeremiah, in chapter 31:31-34. Jeremiah was talking about a “New Covenant, New Law, New Commandments, New People etc.” The time for reformation, for all of the people, and the world, was at hand. It was fulfilled during the days of Jesus. Jesus was ready to teach a “New Law, New Principles, New Life Styles, and New ways of obeying and following God; different from what Moses taught the people of Israel!

Matthew 5:21-24 (NKJV) 21  "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.' 22  But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, 'Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, 'You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire. 23  Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, 24  leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

Implications of “But I Say to You” The Superiority of Christ Over Moses Is Affirmed cf. Matt. 17:1-5; the book of Hebrews The Abrogation of the Law Is Anticipated cf. Eph. 2:15-16 The Deeper Meaning of the New Covenant Is Revealed cf. Matt. 15:8-20 The Authority of Christ Is Established cf. Matt. 7:28-29; 28:18 The Divinity of Jesus Christ Is Evidenced cf. John 1:1-4, 14; Col. 2:9

Applications of “But I Say to You” You have heard, “One church is as good as another” But the Lord says, “There is one body” (Eph. 4:4; cf. 1:22-23; Matt. 16:18; John 17:20-21) You have heard, “Man cannot see the Bible alike” But the Lord says, “Be perfectly joined together in the same mind” (1 Cor. 1:10; cf. Eph. 3:4; 5:17; John 8:32; 1 Cor. 14:33) You have heard, “Baptism is not essential for salvation” But the Lord says, “Be baptized and wash away your sins” (Acts 22:16; cf. Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 1 Pet. 3:21; Gal. 3:27)

“I say to you” About Your Salvation Believe that Jesus is God’s Son – John 8:24 Repent of your sins and turn to God – Luke 13:3 Confess your faith in Jesus – Matthew 10:32 Be immersed into Christ – Mark 16:16 God will forgive all of your sins – Acts 2:38 God will add you to His church – Acts 2:47 God will register you in heaven – Hebrews 12:23 Be faithful to the Lord – Revelation 2:10