THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Matthew 5 – 7 Study XIII

Sermon on the Mount Review A Christian’s Character (Matthew 5:1-12) A Christian’s Influence (Matthew 5:13-16) A Christian’s Righteousness (Matthew 5:17-48) A Christian’s Religion (Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18)   A Christian’s Prayer (Matthew 6:7-15) A Christian’s Motivation (Matthew 6:19-34) A Christian’s Relationships (Matthew 7:1-12)  

Sermon on the Mount Review A Christian’s Choices (Matt. 7:13-27)

Sermon on the Mount Review A Christian’s Choices (Matt. 7:13-27) 1. Narrow and wide gates 2. True and false prophets 3. True and false disciples 4. Wise and foolish builders

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of prophets –true and false (7:15-19) Assumptions a. False prophets exist.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of prophets –true and false (7:15-19) Assumptions a. False prophets exist. b. A standard exists by which to distinguish prophets.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of prophets –true and false (7:15-19) Assumptions a. False prophets exist. b. A standard exists by which to distinguish prophets. c. The Bible will tell us how to “try the spirits” (1 Jn. 4:1).  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of prophets –true and false (7:15-19) 2. Warnings a. They appear to be sheep.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of prophets –true and false (7:15-19) 2. Warnings a. They appear to be sheep. b. They are in reality wolves.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of prophets –true and false (7:15-19) 2. Warnings a. They appear to be sheep. b. They are in reality wolves. c. Jesus describes such people in John 10:11-13.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of prophets –true and false (7:15-19) 3. Tests a. Judge the tree by its fruits.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of prophets –true and false (7:15-19) 3. Tests a. Judge the tree by its fruits. b. Judge doctrine by its soundness.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of prophets –true and false (7:15-19) 3. Tests a. Judge the tree by its fruits. b. Judge doctrine by its soundness. c. Character and message are both important.  

A Christian’s Choices Jesus now turns from external to internal matters:  

A Christian’s Choices Jesus now turns from external to internal matters: From false prophets to false professors.  

A Christian’s Choices Jesus now turns from external to internal matters: From false prophets to false professors. From unsound teachers to unsound hearers.  

A Christian’s Choices We are warned against two unacceptable alternatives:  

A Christian’s Choices We are warned against two unacceptable alternatives: A mere verbal profession (21-23).  

A Christian’s Choices We are warned against two unacceptable alternatives: A mere verbal profession (21-23). A merely intellectual knowledge (24-27).  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of disciples—true and false (7:21-23) The danger of lip service.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of disciples—true and false (7:21-23) The danger of lip service. 1. Our eternal destiny is not decided by: What we say today (“I believe…”). What we say on Judgment Day (“Lord, Lord”).  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of disciples—true and false (7:21-23) The danger of lip service. 1. Our eternal destiny is not decided by: What we say today (“I believe…”). What we say on Judgment Day (“Lord, Lord”). 2. We must do what we say.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of disciples—true and false (7:21-23) The danger of lip service. 1. Our eternal destiny is not decided by: What we say today (“I believe…”). What we say on Judgment Day (“Lord, Lord”). 2. We must do what we say. 3. What we say to Jesus is important, but more important is what He will say to us (“Enter” or “Depart”).  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of building– wise and foolish (7:24-27) The danger of merely intellectual knowledge  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of building– wise and foolish (7:24-27) The danger of merely intellectual knowledge Previously (vv. 21-23) Jesus spoke of saying and doing.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of building– wise and foolish (7:24-27) The danger of merely intellectual knowledge Previously (vv. 21-23) Jesus spoke of saying and doing. Now He speaks of hearing and doing (vv. 24-27).  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of building– wise and foolish (7:24-27) The danger of merely intellectual knowledge Previously (vv. 21-23) Jesus spoke of saying and doing. Now He speaks of hearing and doing (vv. 24-27). Jesus does not compare Christians to non-Christians.  

A Christian’s Choices: Two kinds of building– wise and foolish (7:24-27) The danger of merely intellectual knowledge Previously (vv. 21-23) Jesus spoke of saying and doing. Now He speaks of hearing and doing (vv. 24-27). Jesus does not compare Christians to non-Christians. As with foundations, character flaws may be unseen. It is a sin to say we know Jesus but disobey Him (1 John 1:6; 2:4). 6. Those who hear and obey Jesus express their faith by their works (James 1:22-25; 2:14-20).  

End of Study XIII