Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Psalm 119:89

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1 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Psalm 119:89

2 Your word, O LORD, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever. Psalm 119:89 Isaiah 40:8

3 All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. Psalm 119:160

4 All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. Psalm 119:160 You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free. John 8:32

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6 Sermon On The Mount Theme: Kingdom Life Revealed Kingdom Vision... Beatitudes (5) Kingdom Impact... Salt/Light (5) Kingdom Truth... Fulfill Law (5) Kingdom Life... Practicing Righteousness (6-7)

7 Sermon On The Mount Theme: Kingdom Life Revealed Kingdom Values Theme: Sermon on the Mount Kingdom Vision... Beatitudes (5) Described Beatitudes Kingdom Impact... Salt/Light (5) Kingdom Truth... Fulfill Law (5) Kingdom Life... Practicing Righteousness (6-7) Displayed Discussed Salt & Light Truth (Hebrew Scriptures)

8 Jesus And The Law Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. Matthew 5:17 (NASB)

9 Jesus And The Law Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. Matthew 5:17 (NASB)

10 Jesus And The Law Do not think that I came to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish but to fulfill. Matthew 5:17 (NASB)

11 Jesus And The Law A Clarification Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Matthew 5:17 (NIV)

12 Jesus And The Law Fulfill The Law A Clarification Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Matthew 5:17 (NIV)

13 Jesus And The Law Fulfill The Law A Clarification 1. Jesus perfectly obeyed the Hebrew Scriptures Do not think that I have come (Ethical Fulfillment) to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Matthew 5:17 (NIV)

14 Jesus And The Law Fulfill The Law A Clarification 1. Jesus perfectly obeyed the Hebrew Scriptures Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to (Ethical Fulfillment) 2. Jesus perfectly brought forth the meaning of the Hebrew Scriptures (Doctrinal Fulfillment) abolish them but to fulfill them. Matthew 5:17 (NIV)

15 Jesus And The Law Fulfill The Law A Clarification 1. Jesus perfectly obeyed the Hebrew Scriptures Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. Matthew 5:17 (NIV) (Ethical Fulfillment) 2. Jesus perfectly brought forth the meaning of the Hebrew Scriptures (Doctrinal Fulfillment) 3. Jesus perfectly fulfilled and completed the Hebrew Scriptures (Predictive Fulfillment)

16 Jesus And The Law An Affirmation (18) For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Matthew 5:18 (NIV)

17 Jesus And The Law An Affirmation (18) For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Matthew 5:18 (NIV) Jesus And The Law A Warning (19-20) Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:19-20 (NIV)

18 Kingdom Truth Principle (17-20) Applications (21-47) "You have heard it said..." "But I tell you..." Illustration/Application

19 Kingdom Truth Murder/Anger Principle (17-20) Applications (21-47) You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment. 22 But I tell you that anyone who "You have heard it said..." "But I tell you..." Illustration/Application is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, Raca, is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, You fool! will be in danger of the fire of hell. Matthew 5:21-22

20 Kingdom Truth Adultery/Lust Principle (17-20) Applications (21-47) You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. 28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better "You have heard it said..." "But I tell you..." Illustration/Application for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell. Matthew 5:27-30

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22 Kingdom Truth Divorce Principle (17-20) Applications (21-47) Broad vs. Narrow Grounds It has been said, Anyone who divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce. 32 But I tell you that "You have heard it said..." "But I tell you..." Illustration/Application anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, makes her the victim of adultery, and anyone who marries a divorced woman commits adultery. Matthew 5:31-32

23 Kingdom People Affirm...

24 1. That the truth of God stands forever (SO, EMBRACE IT) Kingdom People Affirm...

25 1. That the truth of God stands forever (SO, EMBRACE IT) 2. That anger does not bring about the righteous life God desires (James 1:20) (SO, CONTROL IT) Kingdom People Affirm...

26 Kingdom People Affirm That the truth of God stands forever (SO, EMBRACE IT) 2. That anger does not bring about the 3. That unbridled lust will never lead you to a place you ought to be (SO, AVOID IT) righteous life God desires (James 1:20) (SO, CONTROL IT)

27 Kingdom People Affirm That the truth of God stands forever (SO, EMBRACE IT) 2. That anger does not bring about the righteous life God desires (James 1:20) (SO, CONTROL IT) 3. That unbridled lust will never lead you to a place you ought to be (SO, AVOID IT) 4. That the vows of the marriage covenant are ever binding (SO, UPHOLD IT)

28 "What You say goes, God, and stays, as permanent as the heavens. Your truth never goes out of fashion; it's as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up." From Psalm 119 (MSG)

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30 Robert Cupp Ken Broom

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