We have finally come to the conclusion of our study of the Sermon on the Mount, the Constitution of the Kingdom of Heaven (on earth) – the literal, physical messianic kingdom. In this sermon Jesus laid the groundwork for his mission and ministry to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. It took 18 … Read more
Matthew 7:13-14: The Strait Gate and the Narrow Way I apologize for reviewing these verses again understanding the three applications of scripture:The Simple Treasure Historic Application – Jesus was sitting with his disciples and teaching them the principles of the coming literal, physical messianic kingdom. He addresses who will be the subjects of the kingdom, … Read more
Matthew 7:12: The Golden Rule – treat others as you would have them treat you, is a universal, trans-dispensational principle found in the Mosaic Law as well as in Paul’s writings. Moses wrote in Leviticus 19:18, in the law…love your neighbor as you love yourself. Paul wrote in Romans 12:17-22, if your enemy is hungry, … Read more
Matthew 7:7-11 contains a universal transdispensational principle concerning prayer. It teaches us that the purpose of prayer is to draw us into deeper fellowship with God. Jesus gives us three essential thoughts about prayer.Ask…be sincere and keep on askingSeek…be diligent and keep on seekingKnock…be persistent and keep on knocking1. We must protect ourselves from self-centered … Read more