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Jesus introduces a new teaching that builds on what we learned from the Old Testament. Jesus is challenging us to a heart-felt, authentic faith that goes beyond the minimums of religious practice. This teaching calls for the highest moral and ethical standards of behavior, one not achievable from a purely human standpoint. He demands radical devotion and radical dependence on God which will result in real transformation of the heart. This teaching Jesus gave on a hill invites us to live under God’s full influence to become transformed people who will transform the world.

Be sure to check out The Gospel of Matthew – An Overview

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• Matthew 5:1-16 (Week 1)
• Matthew 5:17-20 (Week 2)
• Matthew 5:21-26 (Week 3)
• Matthew 5:27-30 (Week 4)
• Matthew 5:31-32 & 19:1-12 (Week 5)
• Matthew 5:33-42 (Week 6)
• Matthew 5:43-48 (Week 7)
• Matthew 6:1-4 (Week 8)
• Matthew 6:5-15 (Week 9)
• Easter – 1 Peter 1:3
• Matthew 6:16-18 (Week 10)
• Matthew 6:19-34 (Week 11)
• Matthew 6:25-34 (Week 12)
• Matthew 7:1-12 (Week 13)
• Matthew 7:13-23 (Week 14)
• Matthew 7:24-29 (Week 15)

Looking for the previous teaching series? Click here: Matthew: The Great Invitation

Jesus invites us to be All In as we join him and follow him through the small gate and narrow path of discipleship. The gate is small and the path is narrow because we are willing to say “no” to all the options of life and say “yes” only to Jesus. There will be people who will try to deceive us and distract us from the true path. In the end, we’ll know who they are by the fruit of their lives. A true disciple is one who follows Jesus so well that they actually get to know Jesus.

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We live with people who are broken, sinful and less the perfect. In our own brokenness, it is easy to see the faults of others and be critical. With other’s faults showing clearly, it is easy to judge ourselves as better. Jesus challenges us to follow a simple rule – treat others as you would like to be treated. And to do that, we need to pursue God to learn from him how to best love our neighbors as ourselves.

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When I have a debilitating desire to control what I can’t, I end up with a lot of activity and no movement. I get stuck dwelling on tomorrow and end up powerless to do the right things today. The Bible calls this problem worry. If we are to be effective in our families, at our jobs, and for God’s Kingdom, we have to make a choice not to let worry take over our lives.

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Jesus challenges us to escape the deception of wealth. He warns us that putting our trust in material things will keep us from truly following him. The things of this world will never provide us security, they disappear or are taken away in an instant. True treasure that lasts according to Jesus, is invested into the Kingdom Bank of Heaven by giving to Kingdom causes now.

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