Message Notes

VITAL INTRODUCTORY THEOLOGICAL STATEMENTS

1. They were meant to allay fears

2. They were meant to introduce the Lord Jesus Christ

a) The Person He is

b) The things He stands for

c) The theology He taught

MINISTRY TO ISRAEL

1. The Multitudes

a) They did not really know Him

b) They were drawn to Him

i) He had power to heal

ii) He spoke with great authority

2. The Opponents

a) The Scribes

b) The Pharisees

c) The Sadducees

d) The Herodians

e) The Zealots (strong nationalistic spirit)

3. An open declaration Matthew 5:17-18

a) To overcome false notion
That He had come to destroy the Law and the Prophets

b) He had come to fulfil the Law and the Prophets

4. The Law and the Prophets

a) A reference to the Holy Scriptures

b) These were the foundations of Israel’s religious faith

c) The Scriptures were held in great esteem by all

5. A basic understanding of the Law and the Prophets Matthew 5:19

a) Jot and tittle cannot pass away

b) Two tangents: –

i) Whoever breaks the least of the commandments – he shall be the least

ii) Whoever does and teaches the commandments – he shall be great

6. True righteousness

a) The righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees Matthew 5:20

b) True righteousness must exceed theirs Matthew 5:20

7. Entrance to the Kingdom of heaven Matthew 5:20

a) Imputed righteousness

b) Personal righteousness

c) Faith in the Lord Jesus

d) Proven faith in life