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The Teachings of Jesus : Lesson 28

Text: Matthew 7:21-23
24 July 2016

 

  1. The teachings of Jesus

a) Drawing to a close
b) How much had been understood?

  1. A special danger highlighted

a) “Easy believism”
b) Reducing the teachings of Jesus into a single- simple truth
c) Those who think that they can simply say “Lord, Lord”    (Matthew 7:21)
  1. This teaching is rejected by the Lord Jesus
a) The confession of faith in Jesus as Lord    (Matthew 7:21)
b) Mere confession will not admit a person into God’s kingdom  (Matthew 7:21)
c) Attempts to prove that they are worthy   (Matthew 7:22)
d) Prophesying in the Lord’s name
e) Casting out demons
f) Doing many wonders in His name     (Matthew 7:22)

  1. Rejected from entering into the Kingdom of heaven

a) “I never knew you”             (Matthew 7:23)
b) “Depart from Me”               (Matthew 7:23)
c) “You who practise lawlessness”     (Matthew 7:23)

A VITAL CHECK LIST

  1. Have we truly followed the Lord Jesus?  (Matthew 4:13-25)

  1. Have we become His disciples?                  (Matthew 4:13-25)

a) Have we denied ourselves?
b) Have we taken up our cross?
c) Have we been following the Lord Jesus?     (Mark 8:34)

  1. Are we truly His disciples?

a) Are the Beatitudes a part of our life?             (Matthew 5:3-10)
b) Are we cultivating our Christian character?

  1. Is God truly our Father in heaven?

a) Do we pray correctly?                          (Matthew 6:9-13)
b) What is our prayer-life like?             (Matthew 7:7-11)

  1. Are we walking with the Lord?

a) Even if the gate is narrow
b) And the way is difficult                       (Matthew 7:13-14)