LIFE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE LIVED – THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – 10

Introduction Context:

The rest of the sermon – directed at disciples

Contrasts: “..it was said …but I tell you….”

Sayings vs 43,44

• The teaching: Lev 19:18; Ex 23:4,5 – what was added, what was subtracted. The truth: Love with no boundaries, prayer for those who oppose.

Sons vs 45 -47

• Example: The Father’s practical care v45 (Acts 14:15-17).

• Expression: Just a greeting v47 what are you doing more than others?

Standard vs 48

• Perfection: Complete, mature, full-grown

• Pattern: The Father Himself! Impossible? predestined to be conformed to the likeness of His Son Rom 8:29 We are being transformed into His likeness 2 Cor 3:18.