44. Commissioning the
twelve disciples- Matt. 10:2-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16
-Jesus chooses and commissions His twelve disciples and
apostles after praying all night long (Luke 6:12). *Application* Any major
decision in life should be accompanied by intense prayer and supplication
before the Almighty God. It is He that we should turn to for insight, wisdom,
and understand concerning which path to take or choice to make (Proverbs
3:5-6). Seek and you will find, ask and it shall be given, knock and the door
will be open unto you (Matthew 7:7).
Verses to Memorize-
Matthew 10:2-4
45. Sermon on the
Mount- Matt. 5:1-48; 6:1-34; 7:1-29, Luke 6:17-49
-Jesus lays out His most intense and profound message in His
earthly ministry in these passages. It is certainly possible that these are two
separate teachings at different times revolving around the same themes and
discourse. He challenges His listeners to think in new and deeper ways through
His message. His intentions were based on the heart and the motivations of man
rather than external compliance or possible hypocrisy. He instructed with all
the wisdom, insight, and understanding of God as He came to be with us and help
us know how to truly live. He accomplished and fulfilled everything in the Law
and revealed its accurate intentions (Matthew 5:17-18). He taught of a
surpassing righteousness in Him that far exceeded the scribes and the Pharisees
for the purpose of Kingdom entrance (Matthew 5:20). His instruction is wide
ranging including every thought and intention of mankind. He gives a complete
analysis of how we should conduct our business here on earth as it is Heaven
(Matthew 6:10). He focused on forgiveness and restoration (Matthew 6:14-15). He
alerted us to where the true treasure can be preserved and kept (Matthew
6:19-24). He taught on faith and not worrying about how the Lord will take care
of you (Matthew 6:25-34). He made us think of self responsibility and our need
to search out our Heavenly Father for every answer (Matthew 7:1-8). He gives us
the “golden rule” of treating others in the same way we would like to be
treated. He spoke of the narrow way through Him and to beware of the false
prophets and deceivers of this world (Matthew 7:13-15). He made sure we could
have discernment for protection and recognition of the evil around us (Matthew
7:15-20). He taught with authority and amazed the crowds as He finished up with
knowing the Father for entrance into His Kingdom by doing His will, which is
receiving His Son by faith and living in that grace wholeheartedly (Matthew
7:21-29). *Application* We will do well to meditate deeply on these many truths
presented here by the words of Christ Jesus. It is in the application of these
teachings that we find our lives being transformed and abounding joy will be
the result.
Verses to Memorize- Matthew
5:16; 6:9-13, 33; 7:7-8, 12, Luke 6:46
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