THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Matthew 5 – 7 Study XI

Matthew Chapter 7 has several self-contained paragraphs. Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) Matthew Chapter 7 has several self-contained paragraphs.  

Matthew Chapter 7 has several self-contained paragraphs. Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) Matthew Chapter 7 has several self-contained paragraphs. Previously, Jesus has described a Christian’s character, influence, righteousness, piety, and motivation.  

Matthew Chapter 7 has several self-contained paragraphs. Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) Matthew Chapter 7 has several self-contained paragraphs. Previously, Jesus has described a Christian’s character, influence, righteousness, piety, and motivation. Now He concentrates on Christian attitudes & relationships: To our brother (1-5). To “dogs” and “pigs” (6). To our heavenly Father (7-11). To our fellow men (12). To our fellow pilgrims (13-14). To false prophets (15-20). To Jesus our Lord (21-27).  

Our attitude toward our brother (1-5). Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) Our attitude toward our brother (1-5). The Christian is not be a judge (1-2). The Christian is not be a hypocrite (3-4). The Christian is rather to be a brother (5).  

2. Our attitude toward “dogs” and “pigs” (6). Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 2. Our attitude toward “dogs” and “pigs” (6). Jesus always spoke plainly.  

2. Our attitude toward “dogs” and “pigs” (6). Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 2. Our attitude toward “dogs” and “pigs” (6). Jesus always spoke plainly. Herod: “that fox” Pharisees: “whitewashed tombs,” “a brood of vipers”  

2. Our attitude toward “dogs” and “pigs” (6). Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 2. Our attitude toward “dogs” and “pigs” (6). Jesus always spoke plainly. Herod: “that fox” Pharisees: “whitewashed tombs,” “a brood of vipers” b. We are not to be judgmental, but discerning. Some are worthy of the gospel. Some are not.  

3. Our attitude toward our heavenly Father (7-11). Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 3. Our attitude toward our heavenly Father (7-11).  

3. Our attitude toward our heavenly Father (7-11). Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 3. Our attitude toward our heavenly Father (7-11). The promises Jesus makes. Attached to direct commands (Ask, seek, knock vv. 7-8). Expressed as a universal statement (v. 8). Illustrated by a parable (9-11).  

3. Our attitude toward our heavenly Father (7-11). Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 3. Our attitude toward our heavenly Father (7-11). The promises Jesus makes. Attached to direct commands (Ask, seek, knock vv. 7-8). Expressed as a universal statement (v. 8). Illustrated by a parable (9-11). b. Objections to the promises. Prayer is inappropriate. Prayer is unnecessary. Prayer is unproductive.  

3. Our attitude toward our heavenly Father (7-11). Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 3. Our attitude toward our heavenly Father (7-11). The promises Jesus makes. Attached to direct commands (Ask, seek, knock vv. 7-8). Expressed as a universal statement (v. 8). Illustrated by a parable (9-11). b. Objections to the promises. Prayer is inappropriate. Prayer is unnecessary. Prayer is unproductive. c. The lessons we learn. Prayer presupposes knowledge. Prayer presupposes faith. Prayer presupposes desire.  

4. Our attitude toward our fellow men (12). The Golden Rule Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 4. Our attitude toward our fellow men (12). The Golden Rule “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (NIV) “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” (KJV)  

4. Our attitude toward our fellow men (12). The Golden Rule Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 4. Our attitude toward our fellow men (12). The Golden Rule Jesus did not use the negative: “Do not do to anyone that which you would not wish to be done to you.”  

4. Our attitude toward our fellow men (12). The Golden Rule Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 4. Our attitude toward our fellow men (12). The Golden Rule Jesus did not use the negative: “Do not do to anyone that which you would not wish to be done to you.” Jesus puts positive emphasis on the standard of self-love.  

4. Our attitude toward our fellow men (12). The Golden Rule Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 4. Our attitude toward our fellow men (12). The Golden Rule Jesus did not use the negative: “Do not do to anyone that which you would not wish to be done to you.” Jesus puts positive emphasis on the standard of self-love. A thousand other rules of conduct are made unnecessary.  

4. Our attitude toward our fellow men (12). The Golden Rule Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) 4. Our attitude toward our fellow men (12). The Golden Rule Jesus did not use the negative: “Do not do to anyone that which you would not wish to be done to you.” Jesus puts positive emphasis on the standard of self-love. A thousand other rules of conduct are made unnecessary. The Christian concept of community is emphasized.  

Possible attitudes toward others: Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) Possible attitudes toward others:  

Possible attitudes toward others: Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) Possible attitudes toward others: The iron rule: “What’s yours is mine, and I will take it.“  

Possible attitudes toward others: Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) Possible attitudes toward others: The iron rule: “What’s yours is mine, and I will take it.“ The brass rule: “What’s mine is mine, and I will keep it.”  

Possible attitudes toward others: Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) Possible attitudes toward others: The iron rule: “What’s yours is mine, and I will take it.“ The brass rule: “What’s mine is mine, and I will keep it.” The silver rule: “What’s mine is ours, and I will share it.”  

Possible attitudes toward others: Study XI A Christian’s Relationships: to his brothers and his Father (Matthew 7:1-12) Possible attitudes toward others: The iron rule: “What’s yours is mine, and I will take it.“ The brass rule: “What’s mine is mine, and I will keep it.” The silver rule: “What’s mine is ours, and I will share it.” Golden rule: What’s mine is yours, and you may have it.”  

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