MATTHEW

Chapter 5

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STUDY:

  • What is this chapter known for (hint: title of the 2nd section)?
  • List in point form the 9 Beatitudes mentioned in this sermon?
  • What does Jesus say about the "salt of the earth"?
  • What does Jesus say about the "light of the world"?
  • What did Jesus say about himself and the Law?
  • Why would someone be called great in the kingdom of heaven?
  • Who do we have to exceed in righteousness to enter heaven?
  • When are you liable to judgment, to the council and to the hell of fire?
  • What should you do before offering to the Lord if you have need of reconciliation with your brother?
  • What does Jesus say about adultery?
  • What is the one offense Jesus says is acceptable for divorce?  
  • Why should your 'Yes' be yes and your 'No' be no?
  • In verse 38 is a common statement we hear thrown around lightly.  
  • What does Jesus say in response to this? What are the examples he gives?
  • How should you honor God in regard to your enemies? What does Jesus say about loving those who love you?

DIG DEEPER:

  • What do 6 of the 10 sections of this chapter begin with? Why do you think he starts off the sections with this? How does Jesus respond?
  • What is an iota, mentioned in verse 18?
  • What does it mean when Jesus said, "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."

APPLICATION:

  • What part(s) of this sermon spoke largely to you?  How can you apply what you learned?
  • Which teaching do you encounter most in your everyday life? Which part do you not experience often?
  • Which beatitude was encouraging for you?

Read my thoughts on this chapter:

HIGHLIGHTED TEXT:

"You are the light of the world.  A city on a hill cannot be hidden.  Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
{Verse 14-16}

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INTERESTING NOTES:

  • An iota is the smallest letter of the Greek alphabet.
  • The pharisees and scribes are said to have taken "pride in their outward conformity to many extrabiblical regulations but sill had impure hearts." (ESV Study Bible, Crossway Books)