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LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 5 (Matt 5:21-26)

The Principle (v21-22) It’s the ROOT that leads to the FRUIT A Matter of the Heart The Practice (v23-26) In the Church and in the Community: BE RECONCILED! A Matter of Priority A Matter of Urgency A Matter of Honesty

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LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 4 (Matt 5:17-20)

THE RHYTHM OF LIFE RIGHTEOUSNESS: The Powerful Beat of the Christian Life Proclaimed in the Old Testament Stated in the Law; Interpreted by the Prophets Personified in Jesus In His Life, Death and Resurrection Practised by Christians Maximum application not Minimum observance

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LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 2 (Matt 5:1-12)

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Our mercy to each other comes from God’s mercy to us Sees distress; reacts with compassion; responds with practical help; shows no prejudice It’s being like Jesus!   Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God Gospel transformation is first of all internal…

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THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 1 (Matt 5:1-11)

Context – The promised kingdom is at hand Content – The Messianic Manifesto and Discipleship Training Course Is it Realistic? Why should we study it?   The Beatitudes Blessed = The Life God Wants for You Not 8 but 1 (like the Fruit of the Spirit) Normal Christianity – not Exceptional Spiritual Acquisition not Natural…

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DISCIPLINE! (Heb 12:1-11, quoting Prov 3:11-12)

Proverbs 3:11-12 1. The COMMAND Do not despise the Lord’s discipline or reproof 2. The REASON It’s a lesson of love and a display of delight Hebrews 12:3-11 3. The Application and Outcome Our Endurance Our Good Our Holiness Our Peace Our Righteousness